Awakening the Chrysalis

About the Book

In this intimately told story, Mary Durant describes her passage through spiritual, physical, and emotional healing beginning with a nervous breakdown resulting from years of traumatic childhood abuse which had left her devastated. Severely psychologically and physically ill and motivated by the intense pain, Mary embarks on a phenomenal quest towards wellness. This commitment leads Mary to search for justice – a controversial choice in 1994. Thrust into the public eye, Mary enters the world of activism and becomes co-founder to an abuse awareness campaign. Although many revere her actions, she endures extreme retaliation from others. Despite her deep grief she experiences a transformation of the heart, a spiritual rebirth, and begins a new and joyous existence. Awakening the Chrysalis has the ability to stir and capture the emotions and enlighten those silenced by the taboo of incest.

About the Author

The author resides in a lovely New England farmhouse with her family. She continues her work as an activist for violence and abuse awareness and is also employed working with the mentally ill including trauma and abuse survivors. She is grateful for all the loving people around her, and she lives a deeply spiritual life today.