First let me say that I am in no way a licensed Therapist but I do have book knowledge (a psychology major) and have learned from 30 years of REAL LIVED EXPERIENCE on the streets. MAJOR INFLUENCES THAT MADE ME WANT TO WRITE; The first book; THE STREETS, MY CRADLE. Being able to overcome most of the affect sexual abuse had on my life and a thirty year drug & alcohol addiction. Being a victim/survivor of alot of abuse including sexual abuse as a child and not knowing who to go to for help. Insp more...