I SURVIVED

The life of Rosa Montero is filled with astonishing landscapes, struggle, effort, suffering, and resilience. In the pages of this book, you will find the story of a brave woman who has decided to break the silence and share her life testimony. It is a heartbreaking yet inspiring narrative that shows how God's love can heal the deepest wounds of the soul and transform pain into hope.From her childhood in a small rural town in Ecuador, the author recounts the difficulties she faced with her family, immersed in poverty and need. But beyond the material hardships, the true hell she lived through was the sexual abuse she suffered from a very young age at the hands of close relatives.The trauma of the abuse profoundly marked her life and her relationships with others, especially with her husband. However, amid the darkness, God extended His hand and showed her the path to healing and forgiveness. Through spiritual retreats and the support of priests, the author found the strength to forgive her abusers and free herself from the weight of resentment that tormented her.But her story does not end there. The author also addresses how sexual abuse is a generational curse passed down from mothers to daughters and how she has fought to break that cycle and protect her own daughters from that terrible fate. With courage and determination, she has educated her daughters to know how to defend themselves and not allow anyone to hurt them.This book is a call to break the silence and openly talk about sexual abuse, especially within families. The author reminds us that no victim is to blame for what has happened to them and that it is crucial for mothers and fathers to listen to and believe in their children when they report being abused.Above all, this book is a testimony to the healing power of God's love. Despite all the suffering she has endured, the author has found in her faith the strength to move forward and to help other women who have gone through similar situations. Her story demonstrates that there is no wound God cannot heal and that there is always hope, even in the darkest moments.As you read these pages, you will inevitably be moved to tears. But you will also find hope and comfort, knowing that you are not alone in your struggle and that God is always by your side to support you and guide you toward healing and freedom. May the testimony of this brave woman inspire you to break your own chains and find the peace and love that only God can grant.