The little girl Tony Maguire from the provincial Irish town of Coleraine was sexually abused by her father. He forced the child to remain silent, frightening her with the fact that no one would believe her anyway. Tony tried to find understanding from her mother, but she accused her daughter of lying and demanded not to disgrace the family. Then daily violence became the norm. Year after year, the father abused his own daughter. The “family secret” was revealed when, having become pregnant, 14-year-old Toni was forced to have an abortion, which almost cost her life. And then the girl was rejected not only by her mother, but also by relatives, teachers, friends, acquaintances, and neighbors. Tony had to build his new life alone, relying only on himself...