I suffered
much domestic violence
physical abuse
emotional abuse
from my partner.
He did drugs.
I suffered from depression
panic attacks
constant fear
I took legal action.
I got a restraining order.
He disobeyed.
He pursued me.
In my home
to continue his violent abuse.
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I called the police.
He was taken away.
Locked up.
My lawyers told me
leave my country
for my safety and my son’s.
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We reached the United States.
It took two months.
We asked at the border for help.
We were informed:
“We are not allowing anyone to enter.”
We were heartbroken.
All our suffering along the way
wasted.
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My former partner is out of jail.
He is looking for me.
I am afraid.
Mother in a Migrant Shelter
Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
November 5, 2019
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