William, you took one of my darkest stories to read. I see this more as someone who has never had a friend or much of a life, telling his story. Where most people might start with their earliest memory, first day of school, learning to ride a bike, first love, accomplishments, friends, or whatever, Ron doesn't have these experiences. He can only go from abuse to abuse. The times in between would be huge gaps of nothingness. He is afraid and is totally alone. It is what makes him such an easy target. He wants a friend, love, and companionship, but has no idea how to about it. It is only now that he sees he can have these that the change might happen. Thanks for commenting.