Mom Enough: A Parenting Podcast

Mom Enough: A Parenting Podcast


Breaking the Cycle of Abuse: A Conversation with Author Dave Pelzer

July 20, 2015

In his bestselling book, A Child Called It, Dave Pelzer told the story of the horrific abuse he experienced at the hands of his mother. After years as a popular speaker and frequent guest on national media, Dave now has written Too Close To Me, a candid and courageous story of striving to be a good parent, husband and advocate for others who struggle to rise above abuse. This Mom Enough discussion offers hope that it is possible to break the cycle of abuse and find a better way for yourself and your children.

 

What do you see as a core message in Dave Pelzer’s story about learning to be a good parent after the terrible abuse he experienced in his own childhood? What do you think about his emphasis on understanding the life experiences of his abusive mother? Leave a comment below!