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INTERVIEW WITH:
DR. MARY FALTZ (DMF) PGMAG: Dr. Mary, welcome to today’s interview with Lady Anita. DMF: Thank you for having me, it is lovely meeting you. PGMAG: Please briefly introduce yourself. DMF: I am an accidental author, a clinical research scientist, a pharmacist and a single mother of 4. I was born in Dubai, grew up in Luxembourg, lived in Brighton for 11 years and returned to Luxembourg 9 years ago. I am the second born and eldest daughter in a family of 6 children. I put my own father in prison after 16 horrid years of sexual abuse. Facing my own mortality following a diagnosis of a rare and aggressive cancer at the age of 37, I unexpectedly wrote a book that will certainly empower others facing any adversity life throws at them. It is a powerful testimony of human resilience in the face of life’s cruel punches. Cancer made me want to shout and have a voice that is going to be heard, loud and clear. I am determined to raise awareness of childhood sexual abuse. No child should have to endure the horrible years of pain, shame and guilt that I had to go through. I will make my voice heard for all those who can’t, for all those who have been silenced by fear. Currently, still in chemotherapy until May, I am very grateful to have received the news that I am now cancer free.
12 MARCH 2021
PGMAG: With all you have been through and still going through, how do you manage to stay positive? DMF: Throughout the years, I have sharpened my survival tools in order to get through heavy adversities and rebound time and time again. The positive mindset is definitely a big factor that allows me to remain pragmatic when solving an issue despite the huge emotional burden. One should look for that little positive in the overall negative that will become the main driving force to make it through the turbulence. Nevertheless,
