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How to Claim Your Identity as a Woman in a Predominantly Patriarchal Structure
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Hilda Soto
by Hilda Soto
The Hidden Truth
The Hidden Truth is a story of a little girl going through trauma and abuse yet prevailing over these adversities to persevere through further physical and mental challenges. The book’s purpose is not to evoke compassion or pity but to empower women, fostering the understanding that they hold the power to shape their destinies and refuse victimization by others. The path chosen for us by God and the experiences we encounter shape the individuals we become.
Who Is Hilda Soto?
Hilda Soto was born in Anahuac Nuevo Leon Mexico, on September 17, 1957. Hilda is the fourth of eight children, seven boys and her. Sadly, four of her siblings have passed away already, the youngest at 47 and the oldest at 72. Her mom passed away in 2016 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and a short battle with cancer.
In 1965, her family moved to Laredo, Texas. Following the citizenship rules at the time, she automatically became a U.S. citizen along with three of her brothers since her father was an American citizen.
Book Excerpt
The Hidden Truth
As Eva stepped out of the bathroom inside her fourth-grade classroom, Mrs. Rodriguez, her teacher, immediately asked her, “Eva, how much milk are you taking home?”
Eva winced as she reached the faucet to wash her hands. It took her a few seconds to reply, “Eight.”
Mrs. Rodriguez immediately started screaming at the top of her lungs, calling Eva a thief. “You will walk to the janitor’s office right now, young lady, and tell her you are a thief and that you are there to return the eight boxes of milk you were planning to steal.”
Eva felt her face turning red as all eyes were on her. She went to her desk after drying her hands with the ugly brown paper towels provided by the Laredo Independent School District and gathered her eight small cartons of the lunch milk provided by the district. Every day at lunchtime, Eva gathered the cartons of milk that her friends did not drink with their lunch. It was common knowledge amongst her school companions that she would collect the small cartons to take home to her family. The unopened milk cartons were thrown out every day as trash
Why “The Hidden Truth?”
I discovered at a young age that writing has most definitely contributed to my sanity. Despite the so many ugly experiences I underwent both throughout my childhood and adulthood, I learned that writing about these experiences has assisted me with ridding myself of unnecessary stress. For example, yes, I had an ugly childhood, but so? I am sure I am not the only individual who has experienced abuse: physical, mental, and sexual. However, the past is gone, and now it’s today. A bright day that promises new beginnings and the continuance of transformation.
Marriage is a risk; a risk one takes to find love, comfort, peace, and stability. Often, it is not what one imagines as a young girl in love. However, there are always opportunities to make one’s life better by taking risks and giant leaps.
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An exhilarating escapade from start to finish!
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A mesmerizing blend of inspiration and chills! Captivatingly real yet wonderfully surreal! I'm eagerly awaiting Hilda's next masterpiece!
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Simply incredible! The writing is beautiful! This story hit me hard—I was in tears. I've had a tough life, too, and I felt such a strong connection with the main character.
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