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From No. 1 bestselling author Toni Maguire comes a new true story of abuse and survival. Gerri, a young girl, was first abused by her father, and after her mother discovered the abuse, she took her own life, 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.

Gerri and her siblings were separated and placed in different foster homes, with the realization that they were unlikely to see each other again. Told that her mother had committed a grave sin, Gerri found herself completely alone and abandoned, facing even more horrors from her past.

After years of shame and isolation, Gerri finally met a man who would help her heal the wounds she had been left with. With his love and support, Gerri decided it was time for her story to be told. "Why, Father?" is her true and moving story of survival, containing mature themes.

The story unfolds as Gerri, a young girl, was first abused by her father. Upon her mother's discovery of the abuse, she took her own life, believing there was nothing she could do to help her child or deal with the stigma attached to it in their small Northern Irish town in the 1960s.

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

Years of shame and isolation followed, until Gerri finally met a man who would help her heal the wounds she had been left with. With his love and support, she decided it was time for her story to be told. "Why, Father?" is Gerri's true and moving story of survival, containing mature themes.

Toni Maguire, the No. 1 bestselling author, brings this powerful and emotional narrative to light. The story delves into the deeply personal and traumatic experiences of Gerri, a child who endured unimaginable abuse and the subsequent loss of her mother, only to find herself isolated and alone in the aftermath.

Despite the harrowing nature of the events, Gerri's story is one of resilience and the human spirit's capacity to heal. With the help of a supportive figure in her life, she finds the courage to share her story, shedding light on the devastating impact of abuse and the importance of breaking the cycle of silence.

This true story serves as a testament to the strength and courage of those who have survived such traumatic experiences, and it serves as a reminder of the need for greater awareness, support, and action to protect vulnerable children and address the deeply rooted issues that lead to such tragedies.

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