Why, Father?

This poignant narrative, Why, Father?, chronicles Gerri's journey of survival against the backdrop of childhood abuse and profound loss.

In Why, Father?, the harrowing true story of Gerri unfolds, revealing the deep scars left by childhood abuse. From a tender age, Gerri became a victim of her father's horrific actions, an ordeal compounded by further betrayal at the hands of a local priest. The trauma escalated when Gerri's mother, overwhelmed by the realization of her child's suffering and feeling powerless to intervene, tragically took her own life. This devastating event shattered the family, leading to Gerri and her siblings being separated and placed into different foster homes, each grappling with their own sense of loss and abandonment.

As Gerri navigated her new life, the cruelty of her foster parents added to her pain, leaving her feeling isolated and unloved. The years of abuse left lasting physical and emotional scars, culminating in a surgery that forced her to confront the extent of her suffering. In a small northern town during the 1960s, Gerri's cries for help were met with disbelief, as the community held the priest in reverence, further silencing her truth.

Decades later, after finding love and support in her husband, Gerri felt compelled to share her story. Why, Father? is not just a tale of survival; it is a powerful testament to resilience, shedding light on the dark realities of abuse while offering hope to those who have endured similar struggles.