Born into a world of abuse and neglect, Ann Casildo grew up a ward of the state; living in some 60 different homes and institutions around the country, while being mentally and physically abused just about everywhere she went. Despite this near-constant trauma, Ann dedicated her life to caring for and protecting her younger sister as they both endured the nightmare of growing up in the system. The Suffering Shadow is an autobiographical story of the author's continuing life struggles as she desperately searches to find feelings of love and belonging. Facing hardship at nearly every step, Ann...