Dave Pelzer

“The only way to keep your head above water is to convince yourself you are going to make it.”

“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.”

“There's a lot of Dave mania when I speak.”