Many people would consider my early life a nightmare, it being one of abject poverty and constant abuse, with complete abandonment by my whole family at 15½ years old. I came home to a completely empty house; everything I owned was gone. While the torment and horror didn't stop there, I refused to let any of it destroy me. Their neglect became my source of strength and power. I did not allow their monstrous behaviour to define me. Instead I took my pain and suffering and used it, not only...
