Rehabilitation Center in the city of Temuco . Here I developed a new vision and perception of the world , taking this second chance at life to live with the magic of letting myself be surprised by the most minimal and simplest things life gives me .
I never felt that I lost anything during the rehabilitation process . On the contrary . I was more and more amazed at what I could achieve with my new condition . It motivated me and gave me more strength to continue to take on greater challenges in my new life on wheels .
Over time , I realized that I am a self-sufficient person , capable of assuming new goals for the good of all . In May 2019 , I founded Club No Limits , a club designed to lead people with disabilities in challenging their limits in the mountains safely and recreationally , breaking the social barriers and stigmas generated around disability and encouraging the development of interpersonal relationships and self-esteem to strengthen selfacceptance of their disabilities .
I am currently working at the Bicentennial Center of Excellence Adenauer , from which I graduated my high school studies . I developed the School Integration Program ( PIE ), where I work with students with special educational needs , to encourage motivation and demonstrate that despite having a disability they can achieve everything they dream of , regardless of what society often imposes on them . In addition , I am in process of furthering my education , studying social work at the IACC Institute . My goal is to acquire tools to be able to meet and help people in different contexts and social realities .
In 2020 , during the pandemic , I was told great news . Though doctors previously thought it impossible , I was pregnant . I enjoyed a wonderful pregnancy , however , within days of giving birth , I fell seriously ill and was back at the hospital . This time I had suffered a stroke . I couldn ’ t believe what was happening . Even with my previous accident , I hadn ’ t felt like I did this time . My only thoughts were about my new baby , making me cling to life for her . I became stronger and she became a warrior for not being able to be with her mother .
In 2021 , I assumed the responsibility of managing the Department of Disability for the municipality where I live . We work to generate concrete actions within the framework of universal accessibility and in the creation of integration projects .
In 2018 , a friend surprised me by registering me in the Miss Chile Inclusive beauty pageant , something I had not thought of participating in . This was the first time the contest would be held in my country . As the days went by I convinced myself to participate , a good thing as I soon received a phone call confirming that I had been selected . I did not think that at the close of this pageant I would be crowned as both Miss Popularity and the first Miss Chile Inclusive . This crowning opened the doors to today ’ s new challenge , representing my country in the Miss Wheelchair World 2022 contest in Mexico , this coming October . I am thankful for this opportunity .
I seek to raise my voice for those who cannot do it , either for fear of facing discrimination or for not having the necessary tools to defend themselves . I also seek to empower women , especially those in wheelchairs , because , despite everything , our essence remains intact and we can change the stigmas that exist as we are agents of change .
This is a dream . I never imagined seeing myself involved in beauty pageants as I previously has only seen it on television where the women had slender , and why not say it , perfect bodies . Today that has changed . I will continue to change it because with my new disability I learned that above all , I must love and trust myself . In this way , I have unwavering self-love . More women need to feel this . We do not need to live complying with stereotypes or stigmas marked by society , much less have the intention of impressing anyone . We should only love ourselves for being us regardless of size or condition .
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