In this deeply emotional and powerful memoir, Stella Austin tells the story of her journey to find acceptance and forgiveness after a traumatic childhood. From the agony of losing her mother at just six years old to the hardships of growing up in an abusive home, Austin's story is both heartbreaking and inspiring. Stumps is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of forgiveness. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.