Born into a turbulent household in Derbyshire/Greater Manchester, my life has been an unsettling journey, oscillating between fleeting moments of happiness and overwhelming darkness. My story is a candid reflection on a childhood marred by neglect and abuse, offset by brief but significant periods of solace. This memoir serves as a lifeline, a message that even in your darkest moments, you are not alone.

From navigating a traumatic upbringing and a narcissistic mother to enduring homelessness-all while living with a disability-I've confronted challenges that many struggle to comprehend. Misunderstanding often breeds fear, which in turn evokes either anger or pity from others. But life has taught me that with a glimmer of hope, survival is possible, even against all odds.

Now, as I reach a juncture in my life where it's time to let go of past burdens, I pen down my experiences with the aspiration that my story may offer solace, guidance, or perhaps even a warning, to others walking a similar path. You can walk away from a hostile past and into the bright oasis of the future!