Accepted love and kindness from others from "summary" of A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer
In my darkest hours, when I was on the brink of despair, there were moments of light that shone through the darkness. It was in those rare moments that I was able to catch a glimpse of what it felt like to be loved and cared for by someone other than myself. These moments were fleeting, like a gentle breeze that soothed my battered soul before disappearing once again into the abyss.
I remember the first time Mrs. Moss, my school nurse, showed me a kindness that I had never experienced before. She looked into my eyes with a warmth that I had never known, and her gentle touch on my shoulder sent shivers down my spine. In that moment, I felt a glimmer of hope that there was still goodness in the world, even if it was just a tiny sliver.
As I stood there, basking in the warmth of Mrs. Moss's kindness, I realized that I had been starving for love and affection for so long that I had forgotten what it felt like to be treated with compassion. It was like a long-lost memory that had suddenly ...
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