Mary Garden

Mary Garden, a New Zealand-born author and memoirist, shares her remarkable journey from troubled childhood to ashrams in India. She dives into family dysfunction, revealing dark secrets and the impact of sibling abuse. Mary candidly discusses leaving home in search of belonging, her experiences with ashram control tactics, and the shocking realities of forced abortions. Her writing process aids healing and sheds light on sibling abuse, ultimately leading to the introspective work, My Father's Suitcase, reflecting on recovery and survival from complex PTSD.