Hi joe i read cry my self to sleep , and its horrible what you had to endure as a child,its the first time ive read a book of this nature , i think all social workers should read it,i would say this book , but its not just a book its your life and it touched me , you have my upmost respect of the things you had to go through and being the person you are today ,how you could of put pen to paper and wrote all your memories down is such a brave thing to do , i wanted to jump into the book and give you a hug , my heart went out to you more than once , i hope now you have your family , friends , love and respect that you truly deserve i hope also one day you will also find closure , michelle keep working hard to keep joe on the straight and narrow.i thank you from the bottom of my heart for the love and kidness you have given joe , and joe as u state in your book you were intimidated , brainwashed , and beaten , and im so glad you did find the courage to turn around and stand up to the people you fear the most , god bless you and your family , and hope you are feeling better xxx heather

I have just finished your book and feel a deep sense of resentment agai the authorities that are meant to protect children. Youare obviously one of the few that have made it through your life and come out the other end a caring and decent person. It breaks my heart to think how many children go through these indignities every day of their lives. I would like to wish you and your family luck for yuor future and thank you for sharig your story. Claire xx

Hi Joe
I just finished reading your book this morning, and i am amazed at the strength you have to overcome such horrific experiences.
I was heartbroken at many parts of the book, and was so sorry and saddened to hear of you dad, i can't begin to imagine how you coped with it all, but smiled towards the end at how you turned your life around, and met the love of your life, and now have children of your own who you can love and cherish all their lives. I am a mother of 2 children and i cherish every minute with them.
I wish you all the best in you and your family's future, and hope you continue to move forward doing all your amazing work to help children in these awful situations.
xx

I have read your book and think you are really brave, I have been very lucky in my life and have had a lovling family. My dad passed away 16 yrs ago and I miss him every min of every day. I have been reading some of the comments for the children that have written to you and I have found it heartbreaking to think these innocents are hurt in this way. Good luck to you and I wish you a speedy recovery x

hi joe,
i have just read your book 'cry myself to sleep' and you have become such an inspiration to me and many others that i know who have read your book. reading about your life, my heart sank it is hard for me too understand how a person can overcome so much pain and hurt throughout there life, it seems so unfair. I was glad to read that you met your soulmate and had children and i would just like to congratulate you for overcoming everything, you have come so far and for that you should be proud. cannot wait to read 'cry silent tears'.
jordan x

Hi again, i am just letting you know that i dont have alot of money but would really love to help, unfortinatly i dont have any of the stated cards to make a donation on. If you would like to send me an email with payment details so i could pay it into an account of details of where to post a postal order i will immediatly make a donation although it wont be much. I still hope i can help. thanks georgina parish georgi.porgi@live.co.uk

Jo, first of all i would like to congratulate you on how you managed to move forward in your life and become a husband and father after everything that i read about your up bringing in your book, cry silent tears.
Your story really touched me, i must admitt i cryed several times while reading the book but could not find it in my heart to stop reading it. I am so sorry that your family put you through such torture and sorry about your father. I would love to be able to say i cant believe the authorities did not believe your story even when you turned up covered in bruises, but sadly it does not surprise me. I have read the dave pelzer books and storys by tory hayden and could not stomach the baby p story. Something needs to be done in this country, no child should be subjected to such horrific abuse and get away with it, even a few years inprisonment does not make up for it. It is sickening and wrong to treat a child or anyone in such manner,it makes me so angry. I have two children of my own and could not imagine harming them or abusing them in any way whatsoever. Although i do not know you i am very proud of you for surviving and going on to have a happy normal life, your wife and children are lucky to have you. good luck for the future. Georgina parish. x

Dear Joe i`m so happy that you have a great wife that helped you in the time of need and i`m very happy to see that you have helped other out there and your book made me cry the hole way though it ..you see my life was some what the same as you ,but i was lucky with socal service they heard my cry and they did help me ..i`m 42 and i to have a great husband and 2 beautiful childern and like you i like to think that i was a good mother to then just like you being a great dad to your children ...I want to say the best of luck to you and god bless you Joe and your family ....

Iv'e just finished reading your book cry myself to sleep and am looking forward to reading your book cry silent tears. I would just like to say what an inspiration you are to people everywhere that have been abused and that the this website is amazing, i myself suffered from abuse but nothing compared to the pain that you have gone threw, and like yourself i have met some amazing people in my life that have helped me threw everything and help me come to terms with everything that has happened to me!!!

As ive said before you are an inspiration to every1 and i loved reading your book and will continue to read them!!!

Hope to hear from you soon

Best wishes to you and your family

Love Daniella XXX

Dear Joe, i am a 36 year old married mum of one.I have just finished your book cry silent tears.It only took me two days to read it as a couldnt put it down and was willing a different end for you.My heart goes out to you how you are still alive i do not know,i shed tears for you many times through your book,just hoping that one social worker/ teacher would believe you and be kind to you.As a mother of an 10 year old boy, i often feel guilty if i have shouted at him to tidy his room/ get his homework done, but the way your mother treated you i cant find words for...HOW can any women let men do this to there own child????? Are we not here to protect our children from evil men like this???? What made me most mad was that your mother stood by and let your half brothers and boyfriend do this to you, never mind people outside your family.I feel sorry in my heart for you joe, but i am glad you found the love of a great women and have children special to you , just like i have in my own child.IF anyone deserves a good life and happiness is YOU......... I HOPE YOUR FEELING BETTER VERY SOON xxxx Anyone who reads this book will be left with the feeling i am left with today, be kind to your children dont let anyone/anything ever hurt them.As books go this is a 10/10 A++++++++++ very well written. LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY JOE PETERS XXXXX