I do not subscribe to the abuse "victim" or "survivor" labelling mentality. I have experienced every kind of abuse imaginable, and I am and always have been the most happy-go-lucky, positive and life affirming person around. Your labels do not serve you, so don't use them as an excuse to be miserable. You have a beautiful life to live, so accept the beauty and start living.

— Miya Yamanouchi

I do not subscribe to the abuse "victim" or "survivor" mentality. I have experienced every kind of abuse imaginable, and I am and always have been the most happy-go-lucky, positive and life affirming person around. Your labels do not serve you, so don't use them as an excuse to be miserable. You have a beautiful life to live, so accept the beauty and start living.

— Miya Yamanouchi

I don't believe in failure. Whenever you take action and do something, irrespective of the outcome, you have succeeded by simply doing and trying. The universe rewards action. So believe in yourself and do whatever it is you want to do.

— Miya Yamanouchi

If telling men "don't rape" instead of telling women "don't get raped", is like telling thieves "don't steal" instead of homeowners to "lock your houses", why don't we hear more victims of home invasion being told "you got what you deserved for having such a beautiful house on display for everyone to see" ???

— Miya Yamanouchi

If you ever want to know how a man truly feels about you, do absolutely nothing. Then you'll have your answer.

— Miya Yamanouchi

If you have control over yourself, you have no desire to control others.

— Miya Yamanouchi

If you notice yourself viewing a potential partner as a "work in progress", that's a sign to find someone else.

— Miya Yamanouchi

Instead of complaining about your situation, actually do something about it. Playing "poor me" just ain't sexy.

— Miya Yamanouchi

I see stunning men walking on the street every day. Some walk shirtless because it's hot, and they feel more comfortable that way. Do I scream out at them, beep at them or whistle? No, I smile to myself in appreciation of them and drive on by. Why? Because I believe they have the right to go about their lives without me imposing my sexual desire upon them.

— Miya Yamanouchi

It is by no means your past that determines or dictates your present or your future; it is what you think and what you say, which then results in what you feel and what you do.

— Miya Yamanouchi