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A Man Named Dave
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"A Man Named Dave" Quotes

"A Man Named Dave" is a memoir about overcoming childhood abuse and finding strength and healing as an adult.

Quotes

Every day I fought to survive. Every day I fought to keep my sanity.

Dave Pelzer

survivalsanity

I came to the realization that I was a human being, not a punching bag.

Dave Pelzer

self-worth

I am no longer a slave to fear. I am a survivor.

Dave Pelzer

survivorfearlessness

You can be a victim of cancer, or a survivor of cancer. It's a mindset.

Dave Pelzer

survivor mindset

I have learned that sometimes forgiveness is something you do for yourself, not for others.

Dave Pelzer

forgiveness

The most beautiful people are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths.

Dave Pelzer

resiliencebeauty in struggle

Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.

Dave Pelzer

optimism

The struggles we endure today will be the 'good old days' we laugh about tomorrow.

Dave Pelzer

enduranceperspective

The greatest gift you can give yourself is a little bit of your own attention.

Dave Pelzer

self-care