To the Girl Who Was Sexually Abused: There Is Hope by Zaibel Torres is a deeply personal and faith-centered memoir that chronicles the author’s journey of healing after enduring sexual abuse during her childhood. Through candid storytelling and spiritual reflection, Torres shares how her unwavering faith in God guided her toward forgiveness and emotional restoration. 

 

The book delves into the complexities of trauma, emphasizing how silence and shame often hinder the healing process. Torres addresses the societal tendency to overlook or suppress discussions about sexual abuse, highlighting the importance of confronting pain to achieve true healing. She critiques the hypersexualized culture that perpetuates cycles of abuse and calls for proactive efforts to break this pattern. 

 

Central to Torres’s narrative is the transformative power of forgiveness—both of her abuser and herself. She illustrates how embracing God’s grace enabled her to move beyond her past and find peace. The memoir is interwoven with scriptural passages and spiritual insights, offering solace and guidance to readers who have faced similar traumas.  

 

Published in January 2025, the 139-page book has been praised for its heartfelt and honest portrayal of recovery. It serves not only as a testament to the author’s resilience but also as a beacon of hope for others seeking healing through faith. 

 

For those interested in exploring Torres’s work further, additional information and resources are available on her official website.