HE LEFT HIS MOTHER COVERED IN BLOOD. NOW SHE WRITHES AND CRIES IN PAIN. 
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He left his mother covered in red: a domestic accident that shocked
Santiago, Chile – A tragic domestic accident that occurred this weekend has generated a stir on social media and in the local community. A young mother was seriously injured in a confusing incident at home, literally “bathed in red,” according to witnesses. Images of the victim, writhing and crying in pain, have sparked a debate about domestic dangers, access to first aid, and the media’s exposure of others’ suffering.
The incident occurred last Sunday at a home in the Maipú district, where a 32-year-old woman, identified as Paulina M., was cooking with her 10-year-old son. According to preliminary information, the boy, while playing near the stove, accidentally tripped over a pot of hot oil on the stove, causing the contents to spill onto his mother’s body.
Neighbors reported that the woman’s screams of pain were heartbreaking. “We all went out to see what was happening. She was on the floor, crying, with her skin reddened and visible burns on her arms and part of her torso. The child wouldn’t stop crying; he was in shock,” said a neighbor from the alley.
Paulina was rushed to El Carmen Hospital by family members, where she remains in the burn unit. According to the latest medical report, she has second-degree burns covering 25% of her body. Although her condition is stable, the pain and psychological trauma have been intense for both her and her son.
The most controversial aspect has been the release of a video recorded by a neighbor, showing Paulina on the floor, crying inconsolably, while several people try to help her. The recording was uploaded to social media under the caption: “Don’t watch her… she’s writhing in pain.” Although many users expressed their empathy and solidarity, others harshly criticized the decision to record and publish such an intimate and painful moment.
Mental health and digital ethics specialists have called for reflection. “Exposing human suffering as entertainment or morbid curiosity is a deeply harmful practice. The right thing to do is to help, not record. We must consider the dignity of the victim,” said psychologist Marcela Díaz.
Paulina’s family has currently launched a fundraising campaign to cover the costs of her treatment and follow-up care. Close friends emphasize that she is a single mother, a dedicated and determined mother, and that this accident has been a devastating blow in every way.
The case has raised alarms about the dangers in the home, especially with children present, and the need to take preventive measures. It also reopens the debate about the responsible use of social media and the urgency of empathizing before going viral.
