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

I have a temper, but I wouldn't call me abusive.

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

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

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

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

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