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Cried every morning: Valentina Lizcano talks about the sexual abuse she suffered at 5 and asks to stop mocking
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Cried every morning: Valentina Lizcano talks about the sexual abuse she suffered at 5 and asks to stop mocking

Colombian actress and presenter Valentina Lizcano shared a personal testimony about childhood sexual abuse at age 5 through her social media accounts, responding to public debates around a sexual misconduct allegation against journalist Rafael Poveda. Her statement came amid online reactions to Sofia Vela’s accusation against Poveda, where terms like 'modo supervivencia' were mocked on social media. Lizcano called for empathy and institutional respect, recounting how she was abused by her school principal and how her body adapted to minimize pain. She emphasized that victims’ responses to trauma do not always align with societal expectations and urged people not to take sides in the controversy, allowing authorities to handle investigations. She clarified her intent was not to judge the validity of the allegations but to highlight the importance of supporting victims and respecting due process.

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Cried every morning: Valentina Lizcano talks about the sexual abuse she suffered at 5 and asks to stop mocking

Colombian actress and presenter Valentina Lizcano shared a personal testimony about childhood sexual abuse at age 5 through her social media accounts, responding to public debates around a sexual misconduct allegation against journalist Rafael Poveda. Her statement came amid online reactions to Sofia Vela’s accusation against Poveda, where terms like 'modo supervivencia' were mocked on social media. Lizcano called for empathy and institutional respect, recounting how she was abused by her school principal and how her body adapted to minimize pain. She emphasized that victims’ responses to trauma do not always align with societal expectations and urged people not to take sides in the controversy, allowing authorities to handle investigations. She clarified her intent was not to judge the validity of the allegations but to highlight the importance of supporting victims and respecting due process.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced stance by focusing on the need for empathy and institutional responsibility rather than taking sides in the ongoing legal dispute. While the issue of sexual abuse is highly sensitive and politically charged, the article does not exhibit clear ideological leaning. It's

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