Discouraged and Depressed

I have been in family detention

            four months.

My daughter doesn’t eat much.

She doesn’t like the food.

            It is unfamiliar to her.

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I feel discouraged and depressed.

            It is taking too long.

At my last court hearing

The judge did not set another court date.

The judge did not set a release date.

There is nothing I can do.

            But wait.

The worst part is not knowing.

What happens if they never release me?

            My husband lives in the United States.

He sends me money for the store.

            And also for the telephone.

But the prices are very expensive.

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We are seeking asylum.

                                    Mother 12-10-14

                                    Visitor Volunteer