Mother of girl suspected of ingesting caustic soda reports violence The mother of the 11-year-old girl hospitalized after being suspected of ingesting caustic soda, in Rio Branco, stated that she suffered domestic violence during her relationship with the child's father and that, for this reason, she was prevented from living with her daughter for more than eight years. (Watch the video above) The woman, who will not be identified in the report, told Rede Amazônica Acre that she only had personal contact with the girl until she was 3 years old. She lives in the rural area of ??Boca do Acre (AM) and arrived in the capital last Tuesday (7) to give a statement and monitor her daughter's recovery. ? Join the g1 AC channel on WhatsApp ? Context: The girl was hospitalized on July 3, after being suspected of ingesting caustic soda in a house in the Apolônio Sales neighborhood, in Rio Branco. The Civil Police are investigating the complaint that the stepmother forced the child to ingest the substance. She remains hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics (Into-AC). The case is under judicial secrecy. According to her, when she arrived at the hospital, the medical team confirmed that the girl ingested caustic soda and advised her to avoid questions about the case so as not to cause suffering to the child during recovery. "When I came in, the doctor said she had a surprise for her. When she looked at me, she recognized me. She started crying and so did I. I just said that I was on her side, that she had a mother and that I wasn't going to abandon her", he said. According to the woman, the doctors informed that the girl suffered serious internal injuries and must undergo surgery and advised the family to preserve the patient's emotional state. "They said that she is very hurt inside. They told me to take it slow and help her forget this moment. When she is better, I will talk to her. Now I just want her to get better", he reported. History of violence Regarding her relationship with the child's father, she said that her ex-partner had prevented contact between the two after the end of the marriage. The woman lived with the girl's father for around six years and claims that she was the victim of physical attacks and constant threats. The couple had two children. She said she decided to flee because she feared for her life and told her then partner that she would travel to visit her mother. The intention, according to her, was to take her two children, but the man only allowed the youngest to go with her. "My situation with him was very difficult. He beat me a lot. I prepared my escape to Boca do Acre because he said I would only leave if he killed me. My intention was to take my two children, but he didn't let me take her," he reported. After leaving the house, the mother tried several times to regain custody of her daughter and even went to the Child Protection Council. I had set fire to the things I had given her. She cried and said: 'Mommy, look what he did'", he recalled. Mother of girl hospitalized after suspected of ingesting caustic soda says she suffered violence and spent more than eight years without seeing her daughter Rede Amazônica READ MORE: Police investigate complaint that stepmother gave caustic soda to 11-year-old stepdaughter in AC; child is in ICU Case of 11-year-old girl hospitalized on suspicion of ingesting caustic soda is investigated by the MP-AC Father is arrested after attacking 12-year-old son with a belt in the AC: 'He tried to muffle the screams with his hand' According to the report, the ex-partner conditioned the reunion between mother and daughter on the resumption of the relationship. "He said I would stay with her if I came back with him. If I didn't come back, he wouldn't let me see my daughter," he said. The woman said that, after rebuilding her life with her current husband, she only received information from family members that her daughter was fine. She states that she only became aware of the seriousness of the situation after her sister informed her about the girl's hospitalization. "When my sister called me telling me what had happened, my husband and I didn't think twice. I left everything behind because of her. I'm only going to leave here when I get custody of my daughter," he commented. Girl received sandals, blankets, pajamas, wet wipes and some toys Social media/Instagram Guardianship Council assists child The girl is hospitalized and receives specialized care. According to the Guardianship Council, the entire protection network has been activated since the case came to the attention of the authorities. Guardianship counselor Celson Inácio stated that all of the child's rights are being guaranteed and warned that people should not use the girl's image or carry out fundraising campaigns in her name on social media. “The child has all her rights guaranteed and any situation she needs will be covered by the protection network. No one has the legal prerogative to publish an image or ask for Pix for this child'', he advised. According to him, any need of the victim will be met by the competent bodies, in conjunction with the municipality's social assistance, as provided for by legislation. Prosecutor Thalles Ferreira carried out an investigation at the hospital where the girl is admitted Asscom/MP-AC MP monitors investigation In addition to the investigation conducted by the Civil Police, the Public Ministry of Acre (MP-AC) launched a factual report to monitor the case. The agency reported that it requested expertise on the chemical that may have been ingested by the child and the injuries suffered by her, in addition to monitoring the protective measures adopted by the Guardianship Council. The procedure investigates the possible commission of crimes such as attempted murder, torture and ill-treatment. The Civil Police previously informed that it will not comment on the case at this time so as not to jeopardize the investigations. VIDEOS: g1