From Broken to Becoming: The Life of an Urban Latina Who Refused to Be Defined

What if the very thing the world told you was your limitation became your greatest strength?From Broken to Becoming is a powerful and deeply personal memoir about resilience, identity, and refusing to be defined by disability, poverty, or society’s expectations.Growing up as an urban Latina with a physical disability, Lubicristin Lora faced barriers that could have silenced her voice. From navigating life in a wheelchair to confronting discrimination in schools, relationships, and professional spaces, she learned early that the world would not always make room for her — so she created her own space.This memoir is not about victimhood. It is about transformation.It is about:• Learning to self-advocate• Setting boundaries after emotional betrayal• Turning pain into leadership• Becoming a mentor within the Hispanic community• Fighting systems that underestimate children with disabilities• And choosing self-love after years of self-doubtThrough heartbreak, educational battles, personal loss, and leadership growth, Lubicristin shares the truth about what it means to forgive, grow, and build yourself again — piece by piece.This book is for:Parents raising children with disabilitiesWomen learning to reclaim their voiceEducators who need to understand advocacyLatinas seeking representationAnyone who has ever asked, “Why me?”Her answer is simple:Never let your fear determine who you will become tomorrow. Read more