Endured physical and emotional torment from "summary" of A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer
Throughout my childhood, I faced unbearable suffering at the hands of my own mother. The physical abuse I endured left me bruised, battered, and broken. I was beaten, starved, and forced to do unimaginable things just to survive. Each day was a battle to endure the pain and humiliation that my mother inflicted upon me. But the torment didn't stop at just physical abuse. The emotional abuse I suffered was even more devastating. My mother would degrade me, call me names, and treat me like I was nothing more than a worthless piece of trash. Her words cut deep, leaving scars that would never fully heal. I was stripped of my dignity and self-worth, forced to live in a constant state of fear and despair. Despite the horro...
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