Lety Calderón reveals how she was judged and marginalized simply for being blonde, while her son, who has Down syndrome, also faced rejection from society.
Through her sincere testimony, her story shows us the importance of overcoming stigma and promoting acceptance and respect for diversity.
Lety Calderón, a renowned Mexican actress, decided to open her heart and share a painful reality that has affected both her and her eldest son, Luciano. In a recent interview, Lety confessed that throughout her life she has had to face situations of discrimination due to her physical appearance, specifically for being blonde since she was just a child.
But the discrimination has not only affected her, it has also touched the life of her beloved son, Luciano, who has Down syndrome. Lety revealed that he has had to face looks of disapproval and rejection from those who do not understand the beauty and intrinsic value of all people, regardless of their differences.
During an interview on the program Despierta América, the actress mentioned that when she was a child, both she and her brother suffered discrimination due to the color of her hair.
“When we were younger because we were blonde, they told my brother to dye his hair, because he was very blonde, but I defended myself with blows, I learned to fight when I was little, my brothers taught me to hit before that's how we defended ourselves.” “recalled the actress.
Likewise, Lety also revealed the embarrassing moment that Luciano, 19, experienced with some children recently.
“Recently she told me 'Mom, there were some rude children in the park games', I told her 'My love, it's okay, there will always be rude children because not only is it the disability that a person may have, but what bad manners that we can be,” he said.
The talented actress shared with great kindness and openness the strategy she uses to effectively and comprehensively address these types of issues with her beloved son, who, a few months ago, took his first steps in the world of acting by debuting in the successful soap opera titled “Invisible Love.”
“Evidently, there is great ignorance, but my son knows that he is unique and he is special and he is wonderful,” she concluded.
Lety Calderón takes advantage of every moment she has to share the lessons she has acquired throughout raising her first-born son, Luciano. She highlights the loving and sensitive qualities of her son and calls on the public to avoid feeling pity.
“I would call it 'Love Syndrome' because you are people with a lot of love, with a lot of sensitivity, you are very intelligent people and people should not feel sorry for you, they should respect you and all people with disabilities. This is a condition that you were born with and that makes you more beautiful and different from others,” she said during her participation in the Sale el Sol program.
Having a child with Down syndrome is a challenge that requires a lot of bravery, strength, and courage. However, people with this condition have shown that they can be self-sufficient and achieve very ambitious goals such as becoming parents, models, and actors.
