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! Motivation behind my book.Hi my name is Terence Flanagan and i am a disabled author who went through a rough childhood ending up in the care system. While i was in that system i had multiple social workers and psychiatrists all asking the same question over and over "tell us about your childhood" so much so i was sick of repeating myself although i am proud of myself for writing this book it started out from selfish reasons i don't want anyone to ask about my past anymore as it still painful to talk about people can read about it instead. i know that sounds harsh but i was talking about the psychiatrists and social worker's there not anyone else I do hope you enjoy reading my book. My memoir is a short hard-hitting story yes i could of made it longer but i didn't want to do that i wanted it to be a powerful journey for me and the readerRead more about this authorRead less about this author