My name is Rebeca Solórzano. I come with a banner of light, which is life.
I was born in 1986. It isn’t frequent that a baby comes into this world under such adverse circumstances like my own: I was born from a very ill mother who was unable to care for a child, and, even more difficult is that my birth resulted from rape. And, under such circumstances, I didn’t have a father to watch over me or a mother, since she couldn’t take care of me. Regardless, there are stories which seem like miracles, and I am a miracle.
I didn’t have a chance to live with my biological mother, but instead, two beings full of light came into my life, and they became my adoptive parents.
My father is a carpenter and my mother has worked in various trades. I grew up with them in a humble family. My parents always fought for their little girl. They fought with patience and hard work, until I was able to fend for myself. It wasn’t easy, but this gave me strength to face the challenges in my life and helped me to realize what I really wanted in life. I lived with this amazing family for 23 years. It’s been eight years since I found out about my origin, and today I share it with you.

When I studied, I had the opportunity to go on an exchange student program to Chile. There, I met people who were incredibly talented. Among them, I met the person who became my husband — a man with a great heart. Together, we’ve had three beautiful children, who grow and learn in giant steps.

Day by day, I am aware of my origins and it helps me face life with courage. I want to transmit this to the generations to come — from my children to the readers who for some providential reason are reading this: life is the biggest gift we can have, and the decisions we make in it will define our destiny.
I have a commitment to life and I will defend it with all my heart because I was allowed to live! It’s time to protect the lives of the new generations who will create a new society in the world.
