The first eight years of my life. It’s when my dad was alive, and he was a wonderful man. He treated me like I was one of the family. 😊

After he died, my mum took up with a fellow who was emotionally and physically abusive. So my life then was pretty miserable for about five years until I left home.

But what makes me what I am today is a combination of good and bad influences. I believe in having compassion for others, for strangers. That we can treat each other like brothers and sisters.

So, for God’s sake, treat your rellies like they’re members of your family, and strangers also.