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I'm so alive. As I stand facing the beauty of the never-ending Pacific Ocean, a late afternoon breeze blows down from the hills behind. As always, it is a beautiful day. The sun is making its final descent. The magic is about to begin. The skies are ready to burn with brilliance, as it turns from a soft blue to a bright orange. Looking towards the West, I stare in awe at the hypnotic power of the waves. A giant curl begins to take form, then breaks with a thundering clap as it crashes on the shore.Dave Pelzer
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Mother can beat me all she wants, but I haven’t let her take away my will to somehow survive.Dave Pelzer
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Childhood should be carefree, playing in the sun; not living a nightmare in the darkness of the soul.Dave Pelzer
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It is important for people to know that no matter what lies in their past, they can overcome the dark side and press on to a brighter world.Dave Pelzer
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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.Dave Pelzer
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I was abused my family was the "brady bunchDave Pelzer
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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
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Even in its darkest passages, the heart is unconquerable. It is important that the body survives, but it is more meaningful that the human spirit prevails.Dave Pelzer