Mary Black survived childhood abuse and chaos, served as an Army Medic, became a nurse, and now coaches trauma survivors. Author of 'Why Did I Survive?'

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At fifteen, Mary Black walked into a Wisconsin police station and asked for protection from her own parents.

As the oldest of five children in a home shaped by alcoholism, abuse, and neglect, Mary learned to stay out of sight while doing everything she could to protect her younger siblings. She escaped, yet three of her sisters did not survive the lasting effects of their childhood.

For decades, Mary carried one question with her. Why did I survive?

In this candid, hopeful memoir, Mary traces her journey from frightened child to U.S. Army veteran, registered nurse, mother, and trauma recovery coach. With faith and hard-earned humor, she shares how the habits that kept her safe as a child shaped her relationships and sense of self long after she left home.

Why Did I Survive? pairs Mary’s story with twenty practical steps toward healing and resources for finding support. She explores how to recognize triggers, ask for help, set boundaries without guilt, and break patterns passed down through generations.

For anyone who grew up feeling unsafe or unseen, Mary offers a reminder grounded in her own experience. Surviving took strength. You deserve a life with room for joy, love, and choices of your own.

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Mary Black survived childhood abuse and chaos, served as an Army Medic, became a nurse, and now coaches trauma survivors. Author of 'Why Did I Survive?'

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