The author shares her journey of self-deporting from the U.S. after 22 years due to being undocumented. Despite America being her home, she faced significant barriers that diminished her belief in the country's ability to support its citizens, including violence, financial hardship, and a lack of rights. This struggle culminated in her decision to leave the U.S. in search of a better life, marking a turning point as she reflects on the challenges faced as an undocumented immigrant and the self-inflicted 10-year bar on return to America.
During my nearly three decades in the U.S., I faced countless barriers as an undocumented immigrant, yet my departure was ultimately a desperate measure to preserve my life.
In America, I felt trapped, continually battling domestic violence, financial struggles, and the inability to access basic rights, leading me to believe that perhaps leaving was my only option.
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