In this episode, we meet our first in a series of "Mama Bear Survivors."   Mary Forgues shares her survival story of a home invasion turned violent attack. In this interview, she reveals the crucial safety insights and how this life-altering event steered her into advocacy and police work.   Tune in to hear how Mary harnessed her Mama Bear instincts to protect her and her family.   Key points: Mary shares details of the day a man broke into her house and attacked her What she has learned from the experience and how it shapes her motherhood The role of gun ownership in protection and the importance of situational training Simple steps you can take to protect your family today Her transition into law enforcement and the work she does for mental health and self-defense advocacy Action items & next steps: Run through the suggested tips Emily & Mary discuss like the home walk through and practicing the phone emergency dialing with your children Connect with Mary on Instagram @everything.aboutmary Checkout the programs offered at WOFT for family training As always, join us over on Instagram @mamabearsurvival and please, share the show with a likeminded mama bear! As always, stay safe out there, mama bear.