Having a mental illness does not mean you're weak or can't handle life. You can have a mental illness and deal with it and still be a powerful, confident woman. Torrey DeVitto More Quotes by Torrey DeVitto More Quotes From Torrey DeVitto I have so much respect for people in the service. The mental strength it takes to do what they do is unbelievable. Torrey DeVitto mental-strength unbelievable people Obviously I ask my family and loved ones for advice here and there, but I kind of have a rule with the people I love that surround me - close family and close friends - that unless I ask for it, I don't really want advice thrown out. Torrey DeVitto here-and-there advice people Going to Africa was being able to take my volunteering and my passion for hospice one step further. Torrey DeVitto hospice volunteer passion I just think people are so used to seeing me on shows like Vampire Diaries and Pretty Little Liars, which are more geared toward teens. But in reality, I could have a 12-year-old kid. Torrey DeVitto liars kids reality I got followed by the paparazzi because they thought I was Shannyn Sossamon. Torrey DeVitto paparazzi I feel like - and maybe you're going to think I'm crazy for saying this - 'Vampire Diaries' has crazy fans, 'Pretty Little Liars' has crazy fans, but I swear to you, I have never met crazier fans than 'One Tree Hill"s. Torrey DeVitto crazy liars thinking I have realized sometimes I do better working under a crazy schedule. It gives me less time to overthink things and forces me to be present. Torrey DeVitto schedules crazy giving I love the dancing and the music from Latin cultures. I went to a Flamenco show in Spain once, and it completely took my breath away! Torrey DeVitto spain dancing latin It's okay to talk about mental health issues. It's okay to admit that you have anxiety. It doesn't take away from your power. It's totally normal. Torrey DeVitto you anxiety health power If I could adopt any zoo animal, it would be a giraffe. I have always loved giraffes. They are so graceful and beautiful to watch. Torrey DeVitto loved always animal beautiful I have no upper arm strength! Torrey DeVitto upper arm strength I do have the most adorable little Chihuahua mix. I adopted him about 3 1/2 years ago from Much Love pet adoption, and he has been the love of my life ever since. His name is Beau, or as my sister and I like to call him ' mushy mush' because he truly is just a pile of loving mush that just melts in your arms. Torrey DeVitto my-life pet love life Not only does virtual dissection save animals, it also saves schools money and helps the environment by sparing the use of toxic chemicals typically used to embalm animals. Torrey DeVitto animals only environment money I love salads and vegetable sandwiches. Torrey DeVitto vegetable i-love sandwiches love No one deserves to die alone. No matter who you are, you deserve to have someone by your side. And as a volunteer with hospice, we provide that love, comfort, and respect. Torrey DeVitto alone you respect love When I became aware of how inhumane it is to test on animals, I made a commitment not to buy anything that was. Torrey DeVitto animals test how commitment I don't buy any leather goods or anything made from animal products - no down, nothing. It's something people should be mindful of. Torrey DeVitto nothing down animal people There's a lot more people out there than you would think who cannot differentiate between TV and reality. I do think there's a lot of people out there who think I'm a nasty human being. Torrey DeVitto think you reality people I have sat in with the Burbank Philharmonic and the Topanga Orchestra when they need someone if someone gets sick or something. Torrey DeVitto need something someone sick I love wraps and shawls. Torrey DeVitto i-love love
