Cynthia Germanotta Quotes

Cynthia Germanotta

Profession : Activist

Birth : August 30, 1954

When I was growing up, times were different. The way that we would deal with things is what I learned, and that's what I resorted to... I relied on getting a grip. I relied on the generational grit of just sucking it up and getting on with it.

Cynthia Germanotta

I think as parents, our natural instinct is to go into problem-solving mode.

Cynthia Germanotta

I encourage parents to be vulnerable. Talk about your current or past struggles, so it really models healthy conversations and good behavior.

Cynthia Germanotta

I hope that ultimately, we can help people develop much stronger respect for their fellow man.

Cynthia Germanotta

Generally, I was pretty independent and driven myself. We're like that as a family. Our mentality is to be strong.

Cynthia Germanotta

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was big for us. Even bigger was the night before, when they would blow up the balloons. Every year, I'd make a thermos of hot chocolate and we'd walk with the kids. It was just so much fun to see Snoopy come to life in the street.

Cynthia Germanotta

I spent over 25 years in corporate America.

Cynthia Germanotta

One thing that was really important in our family was family dinners and nothing was really off limits, but I have to say, looking back, I don't think we ever talked about mental health.

Cynthia Germanotta

Some of the reasons people don't approach their parents is they're afraid of being judged. And also their parents don't share their own struggles with them, which I didn't do.

Cynthia Germanotta

I felt like as a parent, I had to be tough and strong and keep it all together, but I wasn't actually always all together.

Cynthia Germanotta

The impact of kindness cannot be understated.

Cynthia Germanotta

I am inspired by the resilience and optimism that young people are showing, despite the challenges they face.

Cynthia Germanotta

Our seemingly small acts of kindness have the power to impact every measure of our lives and help our communities thrive.

Cynthia Germanotta

We were expected to be tough and strong and get on with it. So, I didn't know how to model a healthy conversation.

Cynthia Germanotta

People have different ways of telling letting you know they need help.

Cynthia Germanotta

There were some cries from help I would see from my children that made me realize it was more serious than I thought it was.

Cynthia Germanotta

Talking is so important. Talking to our children about how they're doing and how they're feeling and also thinking of ways big and small to spend time together.

Cynthia Germanotta

You know, as parents, we're fixers, and we try to protect our children.

Cynthia Germanotta

Remember that it's OK to not be OK, and it's also OK to seek support.

Cynthia Germanotta

Spending some time learning how to be there - in-person or virtually - for your loved ones can be a life-saving gift.

Cynthia Germanotta