“ Childhood should be carefree, playing in the sun; not living a nightmare in the darkness of the soul. Dave Pelzer
“ And as she held me, I suddenly realized that my lifelong search for love and acceptance had finally ended in the arms of a foster parent. Dave Pelzer
“ I'm so alive.As I stand facing the beauty of the never-ending Pacific Ocean, a late afternoon breeze blows down from the hills behind. As always, it is a beautiful day. The sun is making its final des… Dave Pelzer
“ To help yourself, you must be yourself. Be the best that you can be. When you make a mistake, learn from it, pick yourself up and move on. Dave Pelzer
“ When we forgive, we free ourselves from the bitter ties that bind us to the one who hurt us. Dave Pelzer
“ That day I vowed to myself that I would never, ever again give that bitch the satisfaction of hearing me beg her to stop beating me. Dave Pelzer
“ Inside, my soul became so cold I hated everything. I even despised the sun, for I knew I would never be able to play in its warm presence. I cringed with hate whenever I heard other children laughing,… Dave Pelzer
“ Mother can beat me all she wants, but I haven’t let her take away my will to somehow survive. Dave Pelzer
“ At night I no longer dreamed, nor did I let my imagination work during the day. The once vibrant escapes of watching myself fly through the clouds in bright blue costumes, were now a thing of the past… Dave Pelzer
“ It is important for people to know that no matter what lies in their past, they can overcome the dark side and press on to a brighter world. Dave Pelzer
“ Even in its darkest passages, the heart is unconquerable. It is important that the body survives, but it is more meaningful that the human spirit prevails. Dave Pelzer
“ David what your mother did to you was wrong. Verry wrong.No child deserves to be treated like that. She's sick. Dave Pelzer
