“I disavow workplace toxicity and bullying of any kind,” she shared.

On the contrary, Voigt says her mother would not allow her to compete until she was a teenager.

“My mom didn’t want that for me,” she added.

Noelia Voigt wearing her Miss USA sash

Her mother needn’t have worried.

At the age of 16, Voigt entered and won her first local competition.

It is a harsh reality for many young women, and former Miss USA Noelia Voigt was no exception.

Noelia Voigt and her sister in white bonnets

In an interview withBusiness Insider, Voigt recalls how the situation affected her.

Although the details are scarce, she was reportedly in an abusive relationship.

The photogenic pair feels like a match made in heaven.

Noelia Voigt in yellow dress with parents

I’m grateful to be that beacon of light for people," says Voigt.

However, it’s not the first time she’s told that story.

She is not alone.

Noelia Voigt with boyfriend Jack Hendrix in cap and gown

They don’t want this to have any lasting harmful effect on their futures."

Noelia Voigt in red gown with USA sash

Noelia Voigt as Miss Sarasota Teen with mom and dad

Noelia Voigt in pink dress with boyfriend in front of Aveda Institute

Noelia Voigt smiling in black sparkly suit

Noelia Voigt clapping in purple gown

Close up of Noelia Voigt with hair in bun wearing white