Neglected, starved, and humiliated from "summary" of A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer
Neglect is the absence of love, care, and attention. Growing up, I yearned for the simple gestures of affection that other children often took for granted. My mother's indifference was like a weight on my chest, suffocating me with its heaviness. I was starved not just of food, but also of the nurturing that every child deserves. Starvation is a cruel form of torture. The gnawing hunger in my stomach was a constant companion, a reminder of my mother's cruelty. She would deny me food for days on end, relishing in my suffering. I would scavenge for scraps, desperate to soothe the ache in my belly. The emptiness I felt was not just physical, but also emotional - a void that could never be filled. Humiliation is a sharp blade that cuts deep. My mother d...
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