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"This is not your typical infertility journey. It is a love story painted by three dramatic characters - God, suffering, and the surprising joy that comes from leaning into both of them. After about 20 years of physical pain and 7 years of infertility, Mary's worst fears came true - her doctor recommended a hysterectomy. She began writing a blog series to describe her trek which, despite the suffering it brought, has delivered her most incredible joys. It begged her for more detail and gave birth to a memoir. As a Catholic, the implications of infertility are especially troubling when you consider how the call to ""be fruitful"" is often interpreted. But as Pope St. John Paul II describes in Mulieris Dignitatem, ""...The motherhood of every woman...is not only 'of flesh and blood': it expresses a profound 'listening to the word of the living God' and a readiness to 'safeguard' this Word...(cf. Jn 6:68)."" God calls all women to be mothers and to express our originality into the world through our unique talents and the gift of spiritual motherhood. This is a profoundly healing message for women with and without children. In this book, Mary uses her personal experience of suffering through physical pain and infertility to explore authentic women's healthcare & communicate a greater reality of the incredible joy and purpose God desires for each person, despite - and even because of - the hardships of life. This book will: -Help you to discover the meaning of your suffering -Help you to find your purpose(s) -Illuminate the true meaning of fruitfulness and motherhood -Educate about authentic women's healthcare -Explore the many facets of birth control, ART & adoption -Give you a different way to look at infertility -Help to uncover the face of Jesus"

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In Twelve Stripes Deep Mary brings a unique and needed voice to a rarely discussed topic. It is clear that she has sought the face of Christ in all of her sufferings. If you are feeling the nudge to read this book, do it! -Christopher West, Th.D. President, Theology of the Body Institute Author, Good News about Sex & Marriage This book is so needed by so many people. Mary Bruno shares the intimate details of her struggles, yet writes with a light, accessible tone that makes you feel like you're at brunch with a friend. I have no doubt that many women -- both those who have struggled with infertility and those who haven't -- will feel less alone thanks to her words. - Jen Fulwiler, standup comic and bestselling author of Your Blue Flame For any woman, or couple, that has experienced the difficulties of endometriosis - I highly recommend Twelve Stripes Deep. In this book, Mary bravely chronicles her own journey - a truly inspiring story of faithfulness, determination, and redemption. -Stephen J Hilgers, M.D., J.D., CFCMC, SPS, Dip. ABOG Mary's incredibly moving, witty, real story connects with the very heart of what it feels like to quietly suffer the cyclic trauma of unresolved and life-interrupting period pain. In her book, Twelve Stripes Deep, she recounts a decades-long journey of an unrelenting search for answers, provides practical pathways to physical, mental, and emotional wholeness, and offers the hope of solace and even unexpected blessings and victories along the way. As a 7-year infertility survivor, I connected with Mary's story to the point of many tears, and highly recommend it to anyone who has struggled to be heard or to understand the possibility of rising to our own God-given greatness even in the midst of, or perhaps even because of, great suffering. -Anna Saucier, women's health advocate, entrepreneur, and coach Mary's writing style is simply addicting. Her story telling is captivating and inspiring. This book tells a story that is best summarized as a dance between one's faith and one's suffering. I couldn't put it down. -Oscar Rivera, international speaker and rapper I have loved every paragraph I have read. I live and breathe this stuff every day - the complexity is hard to portray to those who don't dwell on this. It's so incredible God called Mary to do this. -Naomi Whittaker, MD, OBGYN, CFCMC, FCI Mary's book is the anthem for change in women's health care. Through her own story, she shares the journey that many women face: undiagnosed reproductive health concerns being misunderstood or completely written off. Mary shares her story with clarity and thoughtfulness, bringing the reader along and, for many, probably identifying with the challenging twists and turns. I hope every woman reads this book because this is what fuels a revolution for better care & new feminism! -Bridget Busacker, Founder of ManagingYourFertility.com

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Mary Bruno is an author, speaker, Creighton Practitioner, co-founder and executive director of the non-profit FAbM Base, founder of @WhiteLotusBlooming, and self-proclaimed rapper who loves playing sports and eating chocolate. She is passionate about her faith and authentic women's healthcare, and expresses her deep pain, unexpected joy, and knowledge with a refreshing honesty. Her writing will move you and make you laugh. This first book of hers is no exception. In her spare time, you can find her watching a good movie or being silly with her husband, daughter, and goldendoodle shadow, Jax. Learn more at fabmbase.org and follow her @whitelotusblooming & @fabmbase.

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