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Why, Father?

By: Toni Maguire

Narrated by: Katy Sobey

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Evil walked in...

From No.1 bestselling author Toni Maguire comes a new true story of abuse and survival - written in aid of NSPCC, with a portion of the royalties being donated to the charity.

Gerry was only a young girl when she was first abused by her father. After her mother found out, and believing there was nothing she could do to help her child, nor deal with the stigma attached to it in their small Northern Irish town in the 1960s, she committed suicide.

Gerry and her siblings were split up and placed in different foster homes, all knowing they were unlikely to see each other ever again. Told that her mother had committed a grave sin, Gerry was completely alone and abandoned as she confronted even more horrors from her past.

After years of shame and isolation, she finally met a man who would help her heal the wounds she had been left with. With his love and support, Gerry decided it was time for her story to be told.

Why, Father? is her true and moving story of survival.

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‘Why father?’ is a profound recollection of what it truly means to be a survivor rather than a victim of violence and child abuse. It explores how Gerry was groomed and abused by the very hands who should have been protecting her.
It’s both deeply shocking & disturbing that Gerri not only suffered at the hands of her very own father but also the local priest.

Why father? Is a true survivor story of overcoming trauma, child abuse, violence, suffering and recovering from trauma, including sucide.

Gerri’s recollection of the abuse she suffered as a child is a core shocking as well as a true tragedy of silence & powerlessness.

Praise for Gerri for her bravery to stand up and be heard 50+ years on, as well as her courage and determination not to be silenced anymore. The fact that Gerri speaks up as survivor many years on, shows a significant shift in empowerment, by highlighting her own resilience and courage. May, other survivors of abuse find their voices and be heard. Gerri is living proof that it’s never too late to be stand up & be heard!

If you’ve only began to read the fantastic Toni Maguire - there are many more voices like Gerri’s to be heard!