Found strength in sharing his story from "summary" of A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer
Throughout the darkest moments of my childhood, I discovered a glimmer of hope in the act of sharing my story. At first, I was hesitant to reveal the painful truth of my abuse, fearing judgment and rejection. But as I opened up to others, I found a sense of relief and validation that I had never experienced before. By speaking out about the horrors I endured at the hands of my mother, I began to reclaim my sense of self-worth and dignity. Each time I shared my story, I felt a weight being lifted off my shoulders, freeing me from the suffocating silence that had imprisoned me for so long. It was as if by giving voice to my suffering, I was taking back control of my own narrative. Moreover, sharing my story allowed me to connect with other...
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