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.
("A Child Called It")
More Quotes from 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
Ask yourself: was there anything I could have done to prevent the situation? If the answer is yes, do something now and become a better person for it.
Dave Pelzer
One could come from less than humble beginnings, to become a winner from within.
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, as they played outside. My stomach coiled whenever I smelled food that was about to be served to somebody else, knowing it wasn't for me.
Dave Pelzer
When you please others in hopes of being accepted, you lose you self-worth in the process.
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