Onora tua Madre, an Italian phrase meaning Honor thy Mother, encapsulates the essence of resilience and strength. The author reflects on his early life, revealing how the domestic and verbal abuse his mother endured shaped his perspective. He shares the powerful story of his mother, Celestina, a young Italian woman who triumphed over a lifetime of hardship after arriving in this country.
Inspired by the "code of silence" that cloaked his family's suffering, the author confronts the often-hidden realities of physical and verbal abuse. Through his writing, David Bogart aims to illuminate the shadows of domestic violence, hoping to inspire and support those who face similar challenges.