I seek safety from abuse: physical psychological. I seek safety for my children. We are escaping drugs alcohol violence persecution. I am afraid for my life. Mother 2-24-16                                     From Fear to Freedom

I am 24. My daughter is 6. We are from El Salvador. We took the hardest route. The trip started with 15 people. Not everyone made it. * We had to cross a river to get to Mexico. There was fear in my heart. I imagined: the boat would overturn. Then thanks to God we... Continue Reading →

December 17th Immigration separated me from my husband. I did not know so much time would pass separated from my husband. We have had no communication. I do not know where he is. He does not know where I am. Already it has been fourteen days fourteen nights Separated from my husband. I have our... Continue Reading →

For this New Year I wish all will be happy for my family and that we are able to be together always. I pray for health and safety for my daughter for my parents for my brothers and sisters. I hope the New Year will be one of peace. I put all my confidence in... Continue Reading →

I want there to be unforgettable Christmases in the U.S. I want to make memories of my family united together living tranquil lives full of joy free from persecution. My Christmas wish: to live in peace with my children. Safe. Mother 12-1-15 My Favorite Christmas

In my country Christmas colors are red, and green, and silver. I like purple, gold, and blue. * The food is special: tamales with chicken or turkey rice with vegetables the traditional chicken torte many desserts. We mobile together to prepare the food. * For Christmas to be Christmas it is necessary to respect the... Continue Reading →

The Christmas colors in my country are red and green. The favorite food is tamales with chicken. The favorite activity is visiting with family and friends. * My most beautiful memories: decorating the tree and las posadas. My greatest wish is to spend this Christmas in peace and happiness next to my reason for living:... Continue Reading →

April 23, 2011. The date a lady never forgets. When A person without scruples A person without morals Nor ethics Abused me. * Without peace in my heart Without wanting to continue to live This day altered my life forever. * I did not want to be pregnant. God is always with me. God helped... Continue Reading →

I left my country fearing for my life. And my daughter and my son. So beautiful. I love my children. I want to protect them. *I left to rescue them from delinquency and violence. The gangs only want to damage people. No more! Enough! * I ask God to guard me and my daughter here... Continue Reading →