Break the Cycle Before It Breaks You: Unlock the Mindset That Sets You Free - Softcover

Gutiérrez, Priscilla María

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798989530595

Publisher: Greek University Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

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:
“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

Edition details

• Publisher: Greek University Publishing
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798989530595
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 164