The father of my daughter beat me and also my daughter. Enough! I left my house! It no longer has a hold on me. He no longer will beat us. My daughter and I will be safe. * He is a narcotics trafficker. He threatened my family. He threatened me. He abused me. He drugged... Continue Reading →

We left my house August third at 5 a.m. It was on a Monday. Some in the group were Quiche. I traveled with my son and two of my friends. * We passed through Carmelita and Vera Cruz. At one point on the walk we crawled under a bus. It was difficult to breathe. It... Continue Reading →

There are so many bad people in my town. They deprive us of basic things we need to buy for our children. Food. * They burn our cars. They burn our businesses. They make our children: afraid to go to school afraid to play outside afraid to walk home from school. These bad people do... Continue Reading →

My Story Each good person we have our story. Why we must leave our country. * My own…and my daughter’s: Primarily I migrated here For fear of my daughter. * In my country The truth is scary. The gangs prey upon our children. They act in ways unlawful and not appropriate. * When our children... Continue Reading →

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