The Longing

Mary Earle’s memoir, The Longing, is a poignant testament to resilience, born out of a desire to shed light on a dark chapter of history that mirrors her own turbulent past. Born in 1947, Mary’s childhood was overshadowed by a dysfunctional family and a father known for his explosive temper. A harrowing incident at fifteen plunged Mary into a world rife with abuse and suffering, threatening to lead her down a path of despair and depression. Her father forbid her to ever speak of this incident, and it becomes locked inside her. Yet, Mary’s spirit remained unbroken. Her story is one of remarkable transformation. In her forties, having escaped a violent marriage, Mary embarked on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, travelling solo to India. Today, she stands as a beacon of hope and strength, a counsellor and trauma specialist, healer and clairvoyant dedicated to helping others.

With an ‘eternally optimistic’ outlook, Mary shares her journey in The Longing, not just as a tale of survival, but as a source of inspiration and courage for anyone striving to overcome their own adversities.

Mary Elizabeth Earle’s life was a tapestry of triumph and tribulation, woven with threads of pain, resilience, and an unwavering spirit. Born in 1947, she faced a childhood marred by an emotionally distant mother and a father whose temperament oscillated between tenderness and explosive outbursts. Enveloped in a cocoon of terror and loneliness, Mary retreated into herself, haunted by nightmares that bore witness to her feeling of being unwanted.

At the tender age of 15, Mary believed she had found her ‘Knight in Shining Armour’, only to be betrayed by his unsavoury actions, thrusting her into a deeper abyss of suffering that would echo through her life. A violent attack within her marriage plunged her into despair and terror, yet it also unveiled her psychic abilities and the presence of Angels, a revelation that shook her to the core.

Despite the turmoil, an intense longing burned within Mary, fuelling her with a newfound courage to embark on a life-changing journey. This path was fraught with ups and downs, moments of despair and elation, ultimately leading to a broken heart. Yet, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Mary emerged with a renewed optimism, dedicating her life to helping others heal from their emotional turmoil as a counsellor, trauma specialist, healer, and clairvoyant.

In her book, The Longing, Mary shines a light on a shameful period in history, offering solace and understanding to those whose lives were blighted, much like her own. With raw honesty, she shares her personal story of suffering and abuse, a testament to the indomitable human spirit and a beacon of hope for those seeking inspiration amidst the darkest of times.