The Silent Struggles of Immigrant Hope

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Our eyes locked, as tears streamed down her sullen face. She was a petite woman with heavy dark eyes, revealing her struggle, her pain, and a hope for a better life. She cradled her infant gently, yet firmly as if it was her last breath. With every sway, she kissed her child’s head as a promissory note that she would take care of her and provide for her the world.

I never knew what extreme poverty or helplessness looked liked until my eyes locked with Lucy’s. However, my Sudanese parents understood the struggle all too well, as they left their dire situation to come to the United States. My parents worked hard for their livelihood so that their children would not experience a tumultuous life. Therefore, I believed, idealistically, this would be feasible for every immigrant. Unfortunately, life is not presented on the same playing field, and opportunity is not granted easily. …show more content…

She was a homeless Kenyan immigrant who arrived to this country in pursuit of the idealistic American dream. Unfortunately, like many dreamers, her dreams were cut short, and she was left -- homeless, destitute, and forgotten. My mother met Lucy at a friend’s house and she had compassion for the young woman’s situation and brought her

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