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I grew up a swimmer. I didn't think I could swim without the use of my legs.
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It started off with flu-like symptoms and pain; then, I started feeling really funny. In two weeks, I was paralyzed from the waist down, and it spiraled down from there. Every ability I had was slowly slipping away.
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I was determined to get back to my life. I had to relearn how to do everything. I had to learn how to talk, eat, move my arms.
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I come from a family of go-getters.
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I learned early on that extraordinary challenges lead to extraordinary victories.
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I'm a firm believer that every morning brings a new opportunity for me to conquer the day.
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My swim coach was very tough on me, and I respond well to that training... being pushed to my limit.
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Every time I dance, it's a tremendous blessing, and I just can't forget that.
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The moment when you feel like giving up is right before your breakthrough.
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When I was 10 years old, 'Dancing with the Stars' premiered, and I told my mom, 'I'm going to be on that show one day.'
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Being competitive is in my nature. I actually think being competitive saved my life. It's given me the constant drive to be better, and when I was in that hospital bed and that wheelchair, it made me want to get better.