My children forgave me at a time when I could barely forgive myself.

I've overcome neglect and deprivation, abandonment and abuse.

Certain struggles never end.

I was punished for blowing the whistle on my father's lifestyle.

Griffin, my brother, 11 months younger, was sometimes the victim of my father's fury - once Ryan famously knocked out his teeth.

Paper Moon didn't bring me love.

I've stood my ground in life, alone, even against overwhelming forces with the might and money to crush me.