Your essay toches me deeply. I will never understand the lack of empathy for other peoples suffering. Why do people hate what they do not know? This country was built on the backs of immigrants when it began and even today.
Every person who calls themselves American are or descendents of immigrants.
You're an inspiration, Arianne Betancourt!! This article resonates with me. I'm the daughter of Mexican immigrants who were afforded an opportunity in America at a time when things were not so brazenly cruel. As I see the detentions happening today, and how it is tearing families apart, and causing fear, anxiety, health, financial and so many more irreparable issues, I can't stop to think of how incredibly fortunate my family was to live through a different chapter in America. BUT it also gives me more fuel to help fight for the new wave of immigrants and speak up against the atrocities inflicted upon the most vulnerable. It helps me align with the most amazing, like-minded organizations and people out there fighting for their rights! I'm also disgusted at the Mexican-Americans who have conveniently forgotten their own family's immigrant journey.
What an incredible and yet sad story. I’m a Brit living in the UK and have watched what the world calls ‘Americas demise’ under the current administration. There is definitely a wave worldwide, of indifference to the sufferings of ‘others’ and a harsh edge to attitudes that I think is the consciousness of the planet - if that makes sense. I really hope your family and others in similar situations recover. Sending love ❤️
Your essay toches me deeply. I will never understand the lack of empathy for other peoples suffering. Why do people hate what they do not know? This country was built on the backs of immigrants when it began and even today.
Every person who calls themselves American are or descendents of immigrants.
Keep up the fight.
You're an inspiration, Arianne Betancourt!! This article resonates with me. I'm the daughter of Mexican immigrants who were afforded an opportunity in America at a time when things were not so brazenly cruel. As I see the detentions happening today, and how it is tearing families apart, and causing fear, anxiety, health, financial and so many more irreparable issues, I can't stop to think of how incredibly fortunate my family was to live through a different chapter in America. BUT it also gives me more fuel to help fight for the new wave of immigrants and speak up against the atrocities inflicted upon the most vulnerable. It helps me align with the most amazing, like-minded organizations and people out there fighting for their rights! I'm also disgusted at the Mexican-Americans who have conveniently forgotten their own family's immigrant journey.
What an incredible and yet sad story. I’m a Brit living in the UK and have watched what the world calls ‘Americas demise’ under the current administration. There is definitely a wave worldwide, of indifference to the sufferings of ‘others’ and a harsh edge to attitudes that I think is the consciousness of the planet - if that makes sense. I really hope your family and others in similar situations recover. Sending love ❤️
You are an inspiration, Arianna. God bless your family and your efforts. 🙏🏻
Is there a GoFundMe I can contribute to help your father?