Hi Joe, I have finished reading your book today. I didn't want to put it down, it was so sad what you went through and the fact that there were so many adults that could of helpped you but never gave you the chance to open your heart to them. I felt so angry while I was reading but I couldn't stop as I wanted to know if you were going to finally escape such an awful life. Im just so glad you did get away and start again. I wish you and your family all the best for the future. god bless. xxx

Hello Joe. I have just finished reading your book and many times I ended up in tears and feeling great anger at the people that hurt you so badly. I have read over 30 books of this nature and after I have read each one I feel more and more that I want to help young people that go through such awful ordeals but as you pointed out in your book most the problems stem from the childs parents or relatives under their own roofs. I have come to discover that every day we may encounter a young child going through some level of abuse but unless we are extremely aware and in a position to help what are we to do. I want to tell you about one occassion that made me sick to the stomach. Me and my husband were on a bus from town to our home and there were 2 young mothers at the front of the bus with their toddlers, me and my husband were sat near the back and there were only a few other passengers on the bus. A few stops from town 2 middle aged men got onto the bus and rather than take one of the many available seats they decided to stand directly opposite the 2 toddlers. The mothers were both completly engrossed in texting on their mobile phones. The 2 men were staring intently at the toddlers in a way i can only describe as a dirty lustful look rather than a kind warm look. I said to my husband that i thought the men were looking inappropraitely at the toddlers and he agreed. One of the men then said something to the other and he approached one of the mothers and said something along the lines of what a cute child and bent down towards the child and the mother continued to text on her stupid chav mobile phone. I was watching the man intently and could see that he was touching his crotch area, i stood up and shouted to the mother 'excuse me i think you should be keeping an eye on your baby rather than your stupid mobile phone', She duley told me to fuck off and both men got off at the next stop giving me evil looks and i reacted by giving them the middle finger, my poor husband didnt know what to do as i am usually a very subdued person. I guess i was just so angry and discusted at the men and dissapointed in the chav mothers for not caring enough to be aware of the people and their intentions around their children. I know what i saw and i am more than aware that these beasts are all around us and i would be happy for them all to endure a very slow and pain filled death. I know when i one day have a child i will to anything to protect that child and do everything in my power to make sure they are safe from these beasts. I hate the fact that there are people out there who have children and do not deserve them, there are so many bad people in this world Joe i guess i see myself as one of the good ones and want to help however i can. I like the honest talk and comments on this site and people in social services etc need to get a god damn grip and start doing what needs to be done to protect the kids of this country. All the best Joe.

Hi Joe, Just finished your book and i would like to say what a credit you are to your loving father, god bless to you and your family your are an amazing person. Good luck with all your work, you will do well you are strong, brave and you have touched my heart. xx

dear joe as i read this book there are tears rolling down my face, as it reminds me so much of what i went through at the same age,, my step mother also did to me most of the things that your mother did to you,i like you are very happy now with my wife ,2 kids + 3 grandkids who mean the world to me, iam 51 years old and my hert is still full of hate for this evil woman that put me through this ordel, and i dont think it will go away until i know she is no longer with us?

I couldn't put this down until i reached the end. I suffered abuse to some degree, unfortunately i could'nt speak out and it still ruins my life and relationships today. You were so brave and i am so glad you found happiness.good luck to you and your family.so called professionals that are there to help children - you all need to read this book.

I have just finished reading your book I couldnt put it down. You are so very brave and so very strong what you went through is truly horific i can not begin to imagine. I too am from Norwich and it scares me to think that this sort of thing happens, you never think that it happens on your own door step do you.

Im so gald you have moved on with your life and you have a wonderful family that love and treat you well.
Good bless you Joe much love to yoU

Laura xxxxx

Hey
Im 15 years old and i have literally just finished reading your book which i borrowed from my mama and my mum and my sister have already read it and i feel that i just need to say something.
You're such a brave person. I have never experienced anything like what you have been through and your book is such an eyeopener as to what goes on in the real world. Cry Silent Tears made me realise just how lucky i am and i wish you the very best.
By the way on the cover of your book is that a picture of you? The little boy is so cute.
thank you for reading this.
xx

Hey
Im 15 years old and i have literally just finished reading your book which i borrowed from my mama and my mum and my sister have already read it and i feel that i just need to say something.
You're such a brave person. I have never experienced anything like what you have been through and your book is such an eyeopener as to what goes on in the real world. Cry Silent Tears made me realise just how lucky i am and i wish you the very best.
By the way on the cover of your book is that a picture of you? The little boy is so cute.
thank you for reading this.
xx

hi joe im david ive been through near enough the same thing as you i was sexually abused from when i was about 7 or 8 years old and that did not stop until i was about 13 or 14 years old and then it went onto rape and that didnt stop until i was about 15 or 16 if you can help me i would really like that thank you for listening and i hope we can talk soon

As I sit here and type this I wonder how I am going to get the words out after reading your book. I passed the bookstore and your book just stood out, it was like there was this energy telling me to buy it - I brought it home and read it the same day, 4 hours where i couldn't put it down - i just kept reading! I feel honoured that you shared it with the world, it definitely made me realise that life isn't always as we see it. You have been through so much in your life but you have overcome it and now have a family that you truly love and are blessed with.... All that I can think of to say is.... Thank you for sharing your story and you have made a difference in the world, can't wait to read the second book.