Dave Pelzer > Quotes

“Childhood should be carefree, playing in the sun; not living a nightmare in the darkness of the soul.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Child Called "It"

“One could come from less than humble beginnings, to become a winner from within.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Child Called "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.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Child Called "It"

“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.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Child Called "It"

“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.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Child Called "It"

“At night I no longer dreamed, nor did I let my imagination work during the day. The once vibrant escapes of watching myself fly through the clouds in bright blue costumes, were now a thing of the past. When I fell asleep, my soul became consumed in a black void. I no longer awoke in the mornings refreshed; I was tired and told myself that I had one day less to live in this world. I shuffled through my chores, dreading every moment of every day. With no dreams, I found that words like hope and faith were only letters, randomly put together into something meaningless - words only for fairy tales. ”
― Dave Pelzer, A Child Called "It"

“I told myself no matter what she did, I would not let the bitch take me down.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Child Called "It"

“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.”
― Dave Pelzer, The Lost Boy

“I'm so alive.

As I stand facing the beauty of the never-ending Pacific Ocean, a late afternoon breeze blows down from the hills behind. As always, it is a beautiful day. The sun is making its final descent. The magic is about to begin. The skies are ready to burn with brilliance, as it turns from a soft blue to a bright orange. Looking towards the West, I stare in awe at the hypnotic power of the waves. A giant curl begins to take form, then breaks with a thundering clap as it crashes on the shore.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Child Called "It"

“I will stay alive.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Child Called "It"

“Mother can beat me all she wants, but I haven’t let her take away my will to somehow survive.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Child Called "It"

“I just don't want to forget this first day of the rest of my life!”
― Dave Pelzer, The Lost Boy

“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.”
― Dave Pelzer, My Story: "A Child Called It", "The Lost Boy", "A Man Named Dave"

“When we forgive, we free ourselves from the bitter ties that bind us to the one who hurt us.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Man Named Dave

“Gripping my arm, Mother held it in the orange-blue flame. My skin seemed to explode from the heat.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Child Called "It"

“David, what your mother did to you was wrong. Very wrong. No child deserves to be treated like that. She's sick.”
― Dave Pelzer, The Lost Boy

“In the years before I was abused, my family was the “Brady Bunch”.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Child Called "It"

“I look to my right and see a sign that reads, "THE MOST BEAUTIFUL HIGHWAY IN THE WORLD." The officer smiles with relief, as we leave the city limits. "David Pelzer," he says, "you're free.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Child Called "It"

“I wanted the bitch to know I didn't care anymore.”
― David Pelzer

“I gave up on everything in my life, including escaping my misery through my school-work.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Child Called "It"

“I am proud of who you were, David–that hurt person who refused to "die." And I'm more proud of who you've become–a caring, giving, fixing person, the guy with the same sense of humor and that deft, sensitive touch. Good on you, David. I love you.”
― Dave Pelzer, The Lost Boy

“Draw Support From Those You Know And Trust.

Don't Leave Your Happiness To Fate.”
― Dave Pelzer Help Yourself

“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.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Man Named Dave

“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.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Child Called "It"

“Love and honor thy Mother, for she is the fruit that gives thou life.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Child Called "It"

“One Child's courage to survive”
― Dave Pelzer

“I longed for the day when her soul would be taken into the depths of hell.”
― David Pelzer

“Be good, be honest and fair, find something I believe in, work hard and keep the faith no matter how long it takes?”
― Dave Pelzer, A Man Named Dave

“Before I opened the car door, I bowed my head and with peace in my heart, I whispered, "...and deliver me from evil." "Amen.”
― David Pelzer, A Child Called "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.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Child Called "It"