Andressa Urach

Just 15 years old, Andressa Urach began a love affair with Tiago Costa. The couple lived together for three months after dating. Arthur Urach Costa is the sole child of the couple. He was born on May 19, 2004. Andressa Urach went on to stay with her son in her mother's home. After 6 months of separation she lost her job, and later decided to take her son to his father, hoping for a better life opportunity at Sao Paulo however, being extremely ambitious and vain, her main objective in leaving Sao Paulo was to leave the South was to be wealthy and well-known. Andressa Urach describes in her book Morri Para Viver her experiences with the sexual assault she endured as a young child. She suffered from age 2 to eight years of sexual abuse from the grandfather she adopted. Andressa was able to conquer all of these issues due to the fact that her foster grandmother was able to witness the abuse and re-admitted her in her home. Her mother was not conscious of the abuse she suffered until Andressa released the book. Interviews with the woman confirmed that it was unattainable for her prior to her conversion. To forgive her abuser was something she thought unattainable. One of the most difficult decisions I ever made was calling the man who sexually assaulted me. The decision wasn't easy. It wasn't an easy task. After numerous prayers and fasting days, I told him over the phone I was sorry for him. I didn't feel guilty and asked his forgiveness. It was an easy request. I didn't justify my actions. Mariste Urach in an article for Globo, describes the story of how she first learned about her daughter's harassment. An interview on Globo, Mariste Urach explains what she did after learning about the intimidation suffered through her son.