About the Book
If you've ever felt silenced, shamed, or stuck in generational pain-this book is your revolution.
In this raw, empowering memoir-meets-manifesto, Priscilla María Gutiérrez, J.D., invites readers on a journey of healing, self-love, and radical truth-telling. From surviving sexual assault, domestic violence, substance abuse, and eating disorders to discovering the power of self-validation and boundaries, Break the Cycle Before It Breaks You is a call to reclaim your voice and write a new story-on your terms.
Told with heart, vulnerability, and cultural nuance, this book is for the cycle breakers-the ones healing in the middle of the mess, standing up when it's hard, and choosing to lead with compassion in a world that tried to silence them.
Through gripping personal narratives, reflection prompts, and cycle breaker challenges, Gutiérrez equips readers to:
Own their story and release shame
Advocate for their mental health without apology
Set boundaries rooted in self-respect
Transform trauma into wisdom and self-trust
Embrace resilience as a lifestyle, not a destination
Whether you're still healing, just starting, or guiding others along the way, this book reminds you: you are not broken-you are breaking free.
Perfect for:
Survivors of trauma ready to reclaim their voice
Latinx, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ readers seeking culturally aware healing
Therapists, advocates, and educators guiding others through recovery
Anyone choosing self-love over silence
Break the Cycle isn't just a book. It's a movement. One page at a time, you'll rediscover your power.
Review :
"For every woman who's been told to be quiet, shrink herself, or carry pain that was never hers, this book is your breakthrough. This isn't just a story-it's a movement for those ready to stop the silence, set boundaries, and lead with self-love. Raw, reflective, and radically real, Break the Cycle Before It Breaks You is a must-read for cycle breakers everywhere. A masterclass in healing and truthtelling, Priscilla's words are both gut-wrenching and grounding-offering comfort, clarity, and the courage to speak your truth. She doesn't just break the cycle-she lights the way for others to do the same."
DR. MORGAN PULLIAM,
Director of Student Involvement at Illinois Wesleyan University
"Healing doesn't follow a script. It stumbles, repeats, pauses, and rebuilds, and Priscilla María Gutiérrez captures this beautifully. rough personal narrative, cultural insight, and reflection prompts, Break the Cycle Before It Breaks You is a gentle guide through the chaos of recovery. is is a story for the ones still in the middle, still unpacking, still unlearning, still getting up. It's not perfect, and that's the point. Healing gets to be human."
NICOLE BUCKLEY,
Associate Director of Student Life & Engagement at Columbia University
"Every so often, a book comes along that changes how you see yourself and what you believe is possible. Break the Cycle Before It Breaks You is that book. Priscilla's story is a masterclass in courage, self-advocacy, and radical healing. It will make you cry, make you think, and most of all, move you toward the life you've been too afraid to claim. Priscilla María Gutiérrez doesn't just tell her story; she hands you the keys to reclaim your own. Every page is a wake-up call, a mirror, and a lifeline for anyone tired of carrying pain that was never theirs to hold. It's not just about breaking cycles; it's about shattering them, stepping out of the wreckage, and building a life rooted in self-trust, self-love, and freedom. Start this book as you are and finish it as the person you were always meant to be."
Sarah Callazzo, MSW
