My first major was English, because I knew what a disappointment and sorrow I'd been to my parents and I wanted them to be proud of me despite everything that had happened.

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My parents are here tonight, and I am so proud to be the daughter of Chuck and Sally Heath.

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"My husband Bill and I have been married 31 years and are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters, ages 25 and 28, " she said.

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And you know, my parents would always say, no, you should be proud of who you are, and you know, I didn't understand that at that time.

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