Quotes from Dave Pelzer

Even when I lecture per se, I am a joke comedian, I can do the voices.

To help yourself, you must be yourself. Be the best that you can be. When you make a mistake, learn from it, pick yourself up and move on.

My mom obviously had a problem.

Childhood should be carefree, playing in the sun; not living a nightmare in the darkness of the soul.

One could come from less than humble beginnings, to become a winner from within.

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.

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.

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.

You have to understand that in a person's life there are a few precious moments in which decisions, choices that you make now, will affect you for the rest of your life.

I told myself no matter what she did i would not let the b**** take me down

i will stay alive.

Mother can beat me all she wants, but I haven't let her take away my will to somehow survive.

That day I vowed to myself that I would never, ever again give that bitch the satisfaction of hearing me beg her to stop beating me.

I just don't want to forget this first day of the rest of my life!

When we forgive, we free ourselves from the bitter ties that bind us to the one who hurt us.

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

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

I was abused my family was the "brady bunch

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.

The most beautiful highway in the world

I am proud of who you were, David-that hurt person who refused to "die." And I'm more caring, giving, fixing person, the guy with the same sense of humor and that deft, sensitive touch. Good on you, David I love you.

Love and honor thy Mother, for she is the fruit that gives thou life.

One Child's courage to survive

There are no guarantees in life, so learn from others' mistakes. Enjoy what you can, while you can. Don't let it consume you like . . . well, just let go and let life happen.