Meet The Authors

Rosalyn Pirela
Crystal Pirela-Romero

A Story of Truth, Healing, and Resilience

Our book is a raw, honest journey — one that will keep you turning pages and holding your breath as we reveal the truths we've carried for years. Chapter by chapter, we open up about growing up in a home marked by neglect, forced independence, and early responsibility.

This is more than a memoir. It's the foundation of who we are today — a powerful first step in sharing our story, not to blame, but to bring awareness, spark healing, and empower others facing similar struggles.

We want to make it clear: this book is not written to shame or harm. Our intention is not to tarnish anyone’s character, but to share our experience with transparency and love. Our parents fully supported us through this journey and understood that this was a path we needed to take — not only for ourselves but for future generations of parents and children.

Trauma, neglect, and substance abuse are serious issues that can shape lives in lasting ways. We believe that what isn’t acknowledged can’t be healed — and this book is our truth, our healing, and our hope for others.

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