Rainbow Dash grew up in Cloudsdale. Everyone knows that. But, very few know what her life there was really like. This is the story of how the heroic Rainbow Dash grew up in a world full of pain and sadness, but eventually learns just what it means to be herself.

Okay. So, this is my first fanfic EVER, and I would really appreciate some feedback. Just, please be nice. This is (obviously) a Rainbow Dash back story, it contains important events from her childhood, up to the day Twilight comes to Ponyville. Please enjoy!
Warning: will contain domestic violence and non-heterosexual ponies.