I Should Have Been Believed

Mercedes Wells’ book shares her powerful and deeply personal story of survival, motherhood, and advocacy after a traumatic birth experience that changed her life forever. In the book, she highlights the many life experiences that led up to that day, including challenges she faced before marrying her husband, Leon, her journey as a single mother, and how they later blended their families and welcomed two more children together. Through honest storytelling, she recounts the events surrounding the birth of her daughter on the side of the road and the impact it had on her life. More than a memoir, the book is a story of resilience, healing, and purpose.