As an inspirational author, I’m a strong believer that a good story can not only teach an important principle but can make us feel it. When I first met Margi, she told me she had a story – one which contained unthinkable abuse as a child.

For the next hour I listened as Margi spoke honestly about where she had been and who she was becoming as a result of that childhood abuse and trauma. She introduced me to the term DID, or Dissociative Identity Disorder—what used to be called Multiple Personality Disorder. Margi is a multiple.

Why would I be interested in writing about such a dark subject? If that’s all there was to it, I wouldn’t. But what I heard during that hour-long conversation was a woman who was the very definition of hope. That got my attention.

Margi embodied gifts of courage, faith, and gratitude. She seemed to have this amazing ability to endure to the end of something that is beyond our imagination. That hour spent with her was both incredibly inspiring and heartbreaking.

Over the next two years, I felt a strong prompting and push to learn this story as I spent hundreds of hours with Margi as well as with her family members, friends, and therapists. I understood that Margi’s beautiful parts were also there to tell the story. They deserve to be heard.

Margi told me that it is her goal to touch just one soul. What quiet humility. I believe there are thousands who will be changed forever by her words.

Something Margi and I share is the desire to make a difference. Together we hope her story will educate and inspire those who are familiar with trauma, as well as those who simply want to learn and grow from this story.

In all my books, I am passionate about hope. Hope is not only for the strong and the mighty and the powerful – that’s not what hope is about. It’s there for the desperate and despondent. Even if there’s just one glimmer of hope, then you’ve got it.

Margi’s story is her inspiring ability to cling to her faith and find that glimmer of hope. Knowing her story, I have been edified, enlightened, and changed – for the better.

Now, so will you.

In The Secret Keepers, Heidi Tucker has skillfully recounted a deeply moving and inspirational tale. The story of Margi shows us that true healing is indeed possible, even from the darkest beginnings.

Lynn Mary Karjala, PhD, DCE Author of Understanding Trauma and Dissociation and Healing Everyday Traumas

Wow! Heidi Tucker tackled a difficult topic and did so beautifully, powerfully, and delicately. This book is a must read.

Jennifer Nielson  Author, podcaster, life coach, and speaker

The reach of The Secret Keepers goes far beyond those suffering from Dissociative Identity Disorder. Margi’s touching journey is one that will lift and inspire anyone who is struggling with mental, emotional, or spiritual issues of any kind. It’s a beautiful story of rising from the ashes to find redemption and peace.  

Kathy Jenkins Oveson Author and Editor

It was such an inspirational story with a hard topic told in a tactful and respectable manner. It moves the reader and pulls at the heartstrings along the way - leaving them with a great sense of hope. A fantastic author and another remarkable woman’s story.

Franci Davis

You are a great writer! I received the book and read it overnight. This story was both heart wrenching and hopeful and you captured it and told it beautifully. I could feel all the emotions and also came away with a deep appreciation for Margi and all the elements of her survival. I can see why you received this award!

Noelle Shaw