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

I remained Ryan's companion on the Hollywood party circuit, growing inured to sex and drugs before I was in my teens.

I never dreamed that shooting a film would be so hard. There was less regulation then of child actors' hours. Even the concept of acting confused me.

I've overcome physical and mental brutality - and fought back.

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

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

I've triumphed over addiction.