I always like to remind myself that the most honorable people of all are not those who never make mistakes, but those who admit to them when they do and then move on and do their best to right the wrongs they have made.
— Yolanda Hadid
I'm not very diplomatic and wear my heart on my sleeve.
Lyme has brought me to my knees; this disease is a silent killer and does not have a face.
I am extremely proud of my heritage, and I would never use being Dutch as an excuse but rather an explanation of our cultural differences.
I'm convinced that probably everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. It's just one more reason to always try to be kind.
The core of people don't change... what you see is what you get.
I never liked big parties, especially going alone. I much prefer smaller gatherings that are more intimate.
I believe the only thing constant in life is change. That's just the way it is, no?
I believe acknowledging our own mistakes is half the problem solved.
I wasn't born with a silver spoon in Beverly Hills, but I was born with a great deal of self-worth.
I am certainly not drama-free in my life, and I used to be a lot more feisty, but I have arrived at a place where I really try to not sweat the small stuff anymore.
I was raised to take pride in homemaking, and it's something that I always love to do. I know I share that pride with millions of other women all over the world. It's a good feeling, and it makes me happy.
Although I am not Jewish, I have been to many Friday night Shabbats at my friends houses, and I absolutely love it. It's a great and inspiring tradition to keep the family close.
In 2013, after a challenging two years of long-term IV antibiotics and six weeks at a clinic in florida, I received the 'Star Light' award from the Lyme Research Alliance for my advocacy and strength to light the way of Lyme disease awareness.
I think I'm a disciplined mom versus a strict mom. But also, that job - the disciplining was from birth until about 12, and at 12, I set my kids free, and they learned to become independent human beings.
My favorite holiday memory is making gingerbread houses. It's something I've done with my children since they were born.
Every essential oil has a healing purpose, so I think it's a great gift because it's something that elevates your mood and your health.
The tabloids so easily throw people under the bus for a one-day sensation on the newsstand but sadly don't care about the long-term damage it does to those involved.
I am so grateful for my children who remind me every day what matters in life, and I feel fortunate to be their mommy and share their special love.
We are all blessed to be on the Bravo train because it's a fantastic platform for meeting new people, getting our messages out there, and connecting with fans around the world.
The only reason I ever shared my health journey with the world was because I felt it to be my duty to sufferers that are bed-ridden and dying because there has yet to be found a proper diagnostic test for Lyme Disease in this country.
I was raised in Holland, where race and homosexuality are not a subject matter but rather a part of life.
It's hard for me to be involved in superficial friendships with other women.
I will continue to pave the way and share my health journey with the world until I find a cure and proper diagnostic testing for this silent killer called Lyme disease.
Trash talk is poisonous and a bad habit!
I love the American openness and use of language; I just don't know how to be that way.
There is nothing harder for me than to sit at the sideline, not being able to be productive.
I took the same pride in my dishwashing job as a child as I take in running my company today.
I have always said, '40 is the new 20,' and I truly believe that, but it for sure takes a lot of hard work, education, and discipline to keep it all together as we make our way to 50 and beyond.
Getting chronic Lyme disease is probably the fastest way to figure out what and who is real in your life.
We who suffer from chronic Lyme can only ask for our loved ones to try to understand and be compassionate about this invisible disease.
I will not allow anyone to shut me up or shame me into silence, and I'm not going to rot away behind closed doors.
I love to give crystals.
Fake friends believe in rumors. Real friends believe in you.
As a woman who experienced infidelity firsthand, I will always advise my girlfriends to only trust their husbands 95 percent and leave 5 percent for human error.
When struggling to get out of bed in the morning due to pain and exhaustion, the last thing on the priority list is going to get a blow dry.
I have worked since I was 12 years old and started providing for my family in Holland by the age of 17 - and I still do today.
Finding that financial independence away from a broken relationship is probably one of the most powerful places a woman can get to.
I do have my insecurities, but I feel good in my skin, and my heart is full of love.
Trash talk is dangerous, especially when it comes from hearsay.
There are many different shapes of friendships to be had.
Establishing a friendship after divorce takes great effort and a lot of swallowing of your pride and ego.
I grew up cleaning stalls and milking cows.
Since losing my health, I also feel strongly about making each new day worthwhile.
When done with heart, commitment, and integrity, every job is equally important.
The Lyme disease had so severely affected my brain functioning that it was extremely hard for me to think, form sentences, and stay focused.
Looking good and feeling like death is a difficult combination for people to understand.
At some point, you just learn to surrender to your path.
There is very little magic in the world of the chronically ill.
All of my gifts really come from a place of healing. I have homemade essential oils with a diffuser, which I've given to all my kids.
