Cecibel Contreras > Quotes

“When we run, hide and try to deny our trauma the little boy or girl within comes back to seek validation, healing and peace.”
― Cecibel Contreras

“I decided to devote my life to telling my story because I felt that having survived I owe something to the world, and anyone who has endured the pain, the isolation and the betrayal of family members. I want survivors to know that they're not alone. I want children to have the opportunity to be happy and free from abuse.”
― Cecibel Contreras

“Forgiveness is possible but I don't think it is safe for any survivors to establish any contact with the perpetrator. You forgive but it doesn't mean you forget. There are many things to work through. The wounds are deeper than forgiveness. You need to work on taking your life back. Finding the child within and restoring him or her back to health.”
― Cecibel Contreras

“I decided to devote my life to telling my story because I felt that having survived I owe something to the world and anyone who has endured the pain, the isolation and the betrayal of family members.Though I no longer live in silence, I continued to carry the pain and the memories. This is something that will always be part of me but I choose not to be defined by this crime. I choose to give hope and I want survivors to know that they're not alone. I want children to have the opportunity to be happy, safe and protected from sexual abuse.”
― Cecibel Contreras

“Coming to terms with your sexual abuse and speaking out is necessary for healing. Whether is alone in a therapist's office, in a book or to simply share your trauma with a trusted person the truth always heals.
Let's not conform ourselves to live in silence with this trauma. Silence perpetuates more abuse.”
― Cecibel Contreras

“We are what we allow ourselves to become. Never settle for less than what you deserve. Keep fighting the good fight! Keep giving your all to achieve, receive and succeed”
― Cecibel Contreras

“No one escapes the wounding of the soul. You, much like me may have many questions of a painful past and focus on that pain. Maybe you have sought love and affection only to be used and left empty inside. Even now you close yourself off determined never to be hurt again so no one will ever see the beauty that lies within. I want to tell you as a woman or man you are highly valued in the eyes of God. You are His Crowning jewel of all creation. You are the pearl. We are all pearls of great value.”
― Cecibel Contreras, Rainbows in the Dark

“Tears are unspoken words in desperate need to break the silence!”
― Cecibel Contreras

“Victory takes risk and risk takes courage to overcome the evil demons from our past.”
― Cecibel Contreras

“Tears are unspoken words that need to be spoken...Break the silence!”
― Cecibel Contreras

“Child sexual abuse is about abuse of power, control and secrecy. Twenty years ago many people found it difficult to believe that fathers or mothers actually raped their children, yet survivors such as myself and others spoke out and the community is more aware of these silent crimes but we still have much work ahead, and we need to continue working together to finally put a stop to child sexual abuse and incest.”
― Cecibel Contreras

“The whole point is to join together in this cause and not be against each other. Only then we will find justice.”
― Cecibel Contreras

“Survivors are often incredibly resilient and courageous. What was born out of necessity becomes strengths to become powerful beyond and above their own pain.”
― Cecibel Contreras

“These tears and rips at the heart will build us up again. They'll puddle in mercy water, showering us in grace and redemption. We will dance again, just have a little faith and hold on tightly unto God's hands.”
― Cecibel Contreras

“Surviving sexual abuse is one of the most difficult storms a child can endure but if you find healing and overcome you will become the rainbow.”
― Cecibel Contreras

“Sometimes, during our healing journeys, we can have moments of giving up but I will tell you something my fellow survivor. If I had given up I wouldn't be inspiring you here today. Never give up!!!”
― Cecibel Contreras

“When you don't articulate your feelings, you silence yourself. That's why as an advocate I believe wholeheartedly that growth and healing for a survivor begins when we break the silence.”
― Cecibel Contreras

“Child sexual abuse is about abuse of power, control and secrecy. Twenty years ago many people found it difficult to believe that fathers or mothers actually raped their children, yet survivors such as myself and others spoke out and the community is more aware of these silent crimes. However, we still have much work ahead, and we need to continue working together to finally put a stop to child sexual abuse and incest.”
― Cecibel Contreras