But even after the first week, when Hart got out of the presidential race because of the Washington Post's threat to reveal a long-term relationship Hart had apparently been having with a prominent Washington woman, the media continued to embellish my past. Donna Rice apparentlycontinueembellish share on social
Before the boat docked, however, he confessed because he was contemplating running for president, he couldn't separate from his wife. I believed him when he told me he faced a difficult choice between pursuing personal happiness and his political destiny. Donna Rice believeboatchoice share on social
In my case, I learned that although God loves us, he doesn't grant us immunity from the consequences of our choices. Donna Rice casechoiceconsequence Change image and share on social
So on May 1, 1987, at Gary's invitation, I agreed to see him one last time - to confront him face-to-face about his sincerity and with the intention of ending our brief relationship. Donna Rice agreeconfrontend Change image and share on social
I'm stronger knowing that while Donna Rice could be sold, she could not be bought. Donna Rice buydonnaknow Change image and share on social
Returning to South Carolina meant getting a normal job in a normal town with normal people and marrying a normal person. I wanted the glamour and opportunity of the world. Donna Rice carolinaglamourjob Change image and share on social
A month after the scandal broke, I tried to go back to work at the pharmaceutical company after a leave of absence. But because of all the publicity and resulting pressure and stress, I finally resigned. Donna Rice absencebackbreak share on social
I also had to work through the violation of my date rape, my unhealthy relationships with men, my anger toward the people involved in the scandal, and those who exploited me afterwards. Donna Rice angerdateexploit Change image and share on social