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My name is Nicolás Lozano, and I was born on May 7, 1994, in Bogotá, Colombia. I grew up in a city marked by contrasts: modernity alongside tradition, warmth alongside the constant struggles of its people.

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From a young age, life taught me the meaning of resilience. I was raised solely by my mother, a strong yet quietly struggling woman who gave me the space to discover who I was.

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Since childhood, languages sparked my curiosity. They were my safe haven, a place where I excelled in school and felt I could express myself authentically.

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My school years were also filled with pain. From an early age, I suffered bullying because of my weight and for behaviors some labeled as “feminine.” I was a sensitive child in an environment where differences weren’t always welcomed, which led me to live in a constant state of solitude and, over time, to face depressive tendencies.

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At 18, I came to understand my sexual identity. Realizing I was gay gave me clarity, but my first romantic relationship turned into a period of darkness. For three years, I endured emotional, psychological, and physical abuse, which dragged me to a critical point. In a moment of despair, I attempted to end my life.

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This was the turning point that marked the beginning of a transformation: as part of my recovery, I decided to move to the United States in search of a fresh start.

My life in the United States was a constant test. As a Colombian who didn’t speak the language perfectly, I faced discrimination and worked in jobs like washing dishes, cleaning bathrooms, and cleaning houses. These jobs, though tough, taught me profound lessons. I learned to love my roots, to accept my flaws, and to find strength in my authenticity, it was the moment where I learnt that it was possible to take advantage of my multiculturality.

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I returned to Colombia two years later, determined to start a new life. I entered university to study environmental engineering, but soon realized it wasn’t my path.

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It was in a teaching degree in languages that I truly found my purpose. My passion for languages transformed into a desire to teach, to share my story, to create a space where young people could find in me the support I lacked.

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Living as a Latino in the United States helped me understand the power of speaking a foreign language, and I wanted to help others gain tools to face the world, so people could understand that being a part of two or more cultures is actually an advantage and not a burden.

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Today, after several years working in the call center industry, I’ve advanced to a significant administrative position. I live alone and hold two jobs that I enjoy. At 30, I am single but at peace and happy with myself. These years have been a mix of struggles and learning, of pain and self-love, but they have all brought me here, to a place where I can finally say I am comfortable with who I am.

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This autohistoria reflects my journey—the scars and strengths I’ve built along the way. Gloria Anzaldúa spoke of the healing that comes from writing about oneself and the power of accepting the complexity of our stories. My journey has been just that: a process of rebuilding, where each step, each decision, has been a fundamental piece in finding peace and pride in my identity.