S2 E1 Too Much Too Young

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05/05/20 • 39 min

Sometimes children bare the weigh of their parents decisions. Before they can even read, the consequences of their parents’ decisions haunt their lives. Some struggle to cope and their lives goes dark. This is what happened to our guest. His parents decided his faith when they came into the country undocumented and the events that transpired affected his mental health.

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Imagine arriving in New York, seeing tall buildings, experiencing everything wonderful that you pictured America to be based on what you saw on TV. The houses, the cars, the stores. Only to feel captive in the country of freedom. This is the story of many immigrant women who are brought to this country with the promise of a better life but find themselves in a story much different than they pictured. Join us on this episode with Veronica Aguirre Davis in her story of recognizing her right to be in this country and finding her power and freedom again! No matter your immigration status, domestic violence is against the law. If you or anyone you know is in an abusive relationship please visit the sites listed below for more information on how you can get help.https://casadeesperanza.org/https://www.thehotline.org/https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/Follow us on Instagram@MyImmigrantLifePodcastGuest: Veronica Aguirre Davis @podsoundschoolTo submit your story or be a guest on the show please send us an email at [email protected]

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S2 E2 The Price of Higher Education

Karen thought she was just going to meet Mickey Mouse, but she in reality she moving to the land of opportunities. Life was good to Karen until she hit a bump in the road when she aspired to get a higher education. She was undocumented, so she didn't qualify for financial aid and had to pay out of state tuition fee. Karen shares her experiences how she found a way to persevere, pay for her education, and became a citizen.