The true story of Donna Ford who between the ages of five & eleven was abused by her stepmother Helen. Labelled the bastard the little witch & the evil one; beaten isolated & afraid to even look at her own reflection this beautiful little child was told she was lucky to be the victim of abuse
- abuse which began as physical & mental but progressed to the most appalling sexual attacks. Despite an horrendous early life Donna is now a successful artist & mother of three with an enormous enthusiasm & an optimism which completely belies her experiences. In 2003 Donna watched as her stepmother was found guilty of procuring a minor for sexual abuse & sentenced to two years in prison. Beautifully written & savagely honest The Step Child" is Donnas story. It is an inspiring tribute to the resilience of the human spirit."