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How do you live your life knowing that you could lose everything and everyone in the next moment by being deported for a crime that you didn't commit?

Created: 01/10/21

Replies: 9

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bluejay

Join Date: 01/17/18

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How do you live your life knowing that you could lose everything and everyone in the next moment by being deported for a crime that you didn't commit?


Posted Jan. 10, 2021 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
Elizabeth

Join Date: 07/10/19

Posts: 54

RE: life

I am not in that situation but I would think that you would live it the same way that you would in any life threatening situation - one day at a time and knowing that you can control your own thoughts and your response or reaction to what happens to you. It is how people survive the loss of loved ones, a crime against them or a serious illness.


Posted Jan. 13, 2021 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
rebajane

Join Date: 04/21/11

Posts: 320

RE: life

Like Elizabeth said, just one day at a time


Posted Jan. 13, 2021 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
vivianh

Join Date: 11/14/11

Posts: 160

RE: life

Agreed. One day at a time. Most of life must be lived one day at a time. I’ve had friends with US residency that were threatened with deportation for no good reason. I’ve lived in foreign countries where I could have been deported for no reason. Life isn’t easy or fair.


Posted Jan. 14, 2021 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
ilenem

Join Date: 04/17/19

Posts: 32

RE: life

I also agree - one day at a time. This becomes a political issue for our country - one that needs to be resolved.


Posted Jan. 16, 2021 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
millicentg

Join Date: 03/10/15

Posts: 47

RE: life

This is the horror that brown and black Americans has been living with everyday in our country. As a white female in America, I cannot begin to understand the true depth of their daily fears. This issue must be dealt with in America or we will continue this path to hatred, violence and destruction of our democratic society .


Posted Jan. 19, 2021 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
rachelh

Join Date: 10/19/20

Posts: 50

RE: How do you live your life knowing that you could lose everything and everyone in the next moment by being deported for a crime that you didn't commit?

I agree Millicent--this is such a horrifying reality for so many Americans, and empathy on both a personal and governmental scale is critical.


Posted Jan. 25, 2021 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
dianaps

Join Date: 05/29/15

Posts: 460

RE: How do you live your life knowing that you could lose everything and everyone in the next moment by being deported for a crime that you didn't commit?

Yes, one day at a time and being the best person you could possibly be.


Posted Jan. 25, 2021 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
Theresa

Join Date: 06/22/20

Posts: 31

RE: How do you live your life knowing that you could lose everything and everyone in the next moment by being deported for a crime that you didn't commit?

I am always grateful when I read something that changes my perspective on something. This story showed me the real human side of being undocumented. I agree with so many who have said, you live one day at a time. What a powerful story.


Posted Feb. 01, 2021 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
carriem

Join Date: 10/19/20

Posts: 237

RE: How do you live your life knowing that you could lose everything and everyone in the next moment by being deported for a crime that you didn't commit?

Yes, one day at a time and appreciate the good that has happened.


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