A gentle guide back to your own heart

My Journey To Forgiveness

Hey beautiful souls!
I wanted to take a moment to share something close to my heart. After a long season of healing, reflection, and writing, I’ve published my first book, My Journey to Forgiveness.

This book grew out of my own lived experiences and a deep calling to support women—especially those who find themselves in moments of crisis, uncertainty, or major life change. This wasn’t written to teach or convince, but to offer companionship.

On this page, you can order the book, receive free resources to support your own healing, and open a real conversation with a community that understands what you’re walking through.

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First edition - Kindle

About the Book

This book is a memoir, but it is also a mirror.....

The Journey To My Forgiveness is a deeply personal, practical roadmap for releasing the pain of the past—without denying what you’ve been through. Blending real-life stories, honest reflections, and gentle guidance, this book walks with you step by step as you learn to forgive others, forgive yourself, and make peace with the parts of your story you never asked for.

My Journey to Forgiveness is a raw, intimate memoir about shame, healing, God’s mercy, and the unexpected ways life returns us to ourselves. It’s a testimony that no wound is too deep, no past too heavy, and no person beyond redemption.

Inside the pages, you’ll discover:

  • My Journey to Forgiveness is a raw, intimate memoir about shame, healing, God’s mercy, and the unexpected ways life returns us to ourselves.

  • It's a testimony that no wound is too deep, no past too heavy, and no person beyond redemption.

This story is deeply personal, but it’s not just about me. It’s for women who have carried pain quietly, who have stayed strong for others, and who are longing to release what no longer serves them. You don’t have to rush healing. You don’t have to do it alone.

Who This Book Is For

This is not just Mary’s story.

It’s the story of every woman who has ever felt alone in her pain— and searching for the way back home.

My Journey to Forgiveness was written slowly, honestly, and with great care—for myself, and for women walking similar paths.

Healing from Trauma

This book is for women healing from past trauma and shame and the misguidance that lead them there.

Seeking Truth

Individuals seeking spiritual clarity, readers of memoirs rooted in truth and transformation.

Release the Past

Anyone yearning to release the past and reclaim their inner strength.

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The Author

Mary V. Cerdeiras is a first generation Sicilian, born in Brooklyn New York. Mary is a trauma-informed yoga and meditation teacher, wellness educator, photographer, artist, and grandmother, whose life’s work centers on healing and compassion. A survivor of cancer and trauma, Mary brings warmth, truth, and spiritual clarity to her writing and her teachings. She lives in South Florida with her family, where she continues to create, teach yoga, workshops, lead retreats and celebrate life with her grandchildren.

Early Praise

Words from readers who found themselves in these pages

"Deeply heartfelf"

"This touched me profoundly. Your journey was delivered like a road map. Showing how you personally took the reins and faced your fears, past and were able to redeem yourself regardless of what you done “wrong”.

— Vicky, early reader

"We all walk eachother home". "Very easy reading and inspiring for healing and the divine opening moments for several ways of healing. I enjoyed the recognizable journey of Mary, and you feel the love and care and courage of her honesty. Thank you, Mary, for sharing in writing your precious walk through life!

— Patricia, early reader

"Beautifully presented journey hearling"

"Everyone has something from their past, they have been left with trauma from. We can all relate to Mary’s story because of this."

— Chance, early reader

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Whether you’ve finished the last page, are just beginning, or are still deciding if you’re ready, you’re invited to reach out. Share a piece of your story, ask a question, or let the author know how the book has met you.

While not every message can receive a long reply, each one is read with care.

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The Journey To My Forgiveness

A gentle companion for anyone learning to lay the weight of the past down and step into a kinder future.

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