Mary Vasquez

Biography

Mary Vasquez is a poet, writer, and survivor of childhood sexual abuse. God’s empowering love helped her love her DIVINEFULNESS, that is, her TRUE SELF EMPOWERED BY GOD’S LOVE. After finishing her first book, her healing journey led to her conquering the post-traumatic stress that haunted her for over 40 years.

A member of The Center for Faith and Community Health Transformation in Chicago, she also serves on the Planning Committee for the Chicagoland Trauma Informed Congregation Network. Both organizations are efforts by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), University of Illinois Hospital, and Advocate Health. Born and raised in Chicago, Mary still lives there with her family. Listen to a clip of Mary’s song, “When Life Gets You Down, Get Up!” and learn more on her website at divinefulnesspublishing.com.

Where to find Mary Vasquez online

Where to buy in print

Books

Love Poems from God: My Poems and Practical Exercises
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 9,800. Language: English. Published: October 31, 2015 by Divinefulness Publishing, Inc.. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Personal Growth, Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Abuse
Ignite your spirit with empowering love poems from God. Nikki Giovanni, world-renowned poet, writer, educator, and one of Oprah Winfrey's living legends said, "What a story of faith and survival. This book should be in every clinic, every doctor and dentist office, on the pulpit of every minister to help bring those who need it comfort and to remind those who trespass that they should not."
A Rape Survivor's Spiritual Journey: My Poems and Practical Exercises
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 16,420. Language: English. Published: February 24, 2015 by Divinefulness Publishing, Inc.. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Personal Growth, Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Abuse
Ignite your spirit with empowering love poems from God. Nikki Giovanni, world-renowned poet, writer, educator, and one of Oprah Winfrey's living legends said, "What a story of faith and survival. This book should be in every clinic, every doctor and dentist office, on the pulpit of every minister to help bring those who need it comfort and to remind those who trespass that they should not."