Abused emotionally, physically and sexually, for the first thirty six years of her life; today Mary is no longer a victim. Although Mary will never recover the lost parts of herself that were stolen from her as a child, she is a survivor in every sense of the word. Mary now brings her story to others to encourage them to take back their lives as well.
Today Mary is the author of Only Children Hear Me, a children's book, in addition to accompanying teaching manual. Mary also wrote an extensive report entitled The Many Faces of Child Abuse based on her longterm research. She works to encourage children and adults to speak out, seek therapy, and take back their lives to live for themselves; no longer under the cloud of their abuser.
In addition to several trainings for a wide range of participants, Mary was the sole presenter at the RI State House for the full House of Representatives, on Early Intervention for Childhood Victims of Sexual Molestation. Mary was also the opening speaker for Linda Fairstein, former Chief of the Sex Crimes Unit of the District Attorney's Office in Manhattan.
Mary is a survivor, and a proud member of SSRI.