Autumn spoke publicly for the first time at 24 about being a survivor of childhood abuse, a revelation that resonated deeply in a space where Latina women are often overlooked in conversations about sexual violence. “We’re told to be buena gente —to stay silent and smile. That’s not what our stories deserve,” she stated in a 2022 interview. She launched Raíces Resilientes , a nonprofit providing trauma-informed resources to Latina survivors, blending cultural sensitivity with legal support and mental health services.