"I think everybody faces challenges in their lives. I've definitely been through it - not to the extreme that Astrid did. I try to keep some kind of identity and strength"

This quote by Alison Lohman speaks to the idea that everyone faces challenges in life, which it is essential to preserve a sense of identity and strength in the face of these difficulties. Lohman acknowledges that she has faced her own challenges, though not to the very same severe as Astrid, the character she represents in the motion picture White Oleander. This quote recommends that Lohman has a strong sense of self and durability, and that she thinks that it is necessary to maintain these qualities in order to conquer life's obstacles. It is a pointer that no matter how hard life can be, it is very important to stay true to oneself and to stay strong.