Adopting A Survivor's Mentality is the autobiographical story of Lisa Marcelino, PhD, LMFT. This story takes readers on a personal journey through the obstacles that Lisa faced in childhood and young adulthood. Lisa shares with readers the heartache, abuse, bullying, neglect, and horror she faced growing up in an unstable and impoverished home environment. Lisa discusses how she overcame the impossible and made the decision to dedicate her life to helping others and promoting positive social change. Lisa shares how she realized her life's calling and how she was determined to not let anyone or anything stand in the way of her dreams. Adopting A Survivor's Mentality inspires readers to never give up hope that change is possible and that things can get better.