Gripping my arm, Mother held it in the orange-blue flame. My skin seemed to explode from the heat.

When you please others in hopes of being accepted, you lose you self-worth in the process.

One Child's courage to survive.

I know I can be very standoffish . . .

I am not the most eloquent guy in the world.

Draw Support From Those You Know And Trust. Don't Leave Your Happiness To Fate.

David what your mother did to you was wrong. Verry wrong.No child deserves to be treated like that. She's sick.