Comments on: Immigration Enforcement and Family Separation: Unintended Consequences for Children and Families

By: cortney

cortney — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:28 +0000

@Anita,
I too ran across your post on a search engine while looking for research for an immigration paper. Your story has opened my eyes to what is going on in this country. I had a thesis for my paper already, but i have now decided to change my thesis. I will be writing about how we as a country can change the law to stop these unfortunate(this word doesn’t come close to your heartache) events. I will keep you, your children, and your husband in my prayers everyday.My family will also be praying for you and the many other families inflicted in the same fashion that your family has been inflicted and stolen from.God Bless you Anita.

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By: suzanne

suzanne — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:54:30 +0000

@brokenhearted,
I can feel your pain. My son-in-law voluntarily went back to Mexico a year and a half ago. My daughter has a three year old that turned two, two days before her daddy left. Have you gotten in touch with your senator in the state you live in? They should have a liason that can help you navigate a way to get your husband back.
I agree that something needs to be done about this issue. He also came over as a minor with his brother. Our government needs to realize the impact that this is having on the children and spouses here in the US.
Keep your chin up. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

By: Anita

Anita — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:47:27 +0000

@brokenhearted – I am so sorry to hear your story and wish the best everyday for your family. Thanks for writing.

By: brokenhearted

brokenhearted — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 03:05:50 +0000

Thank you for posting this my husband was deported 3 weeks ago he was the only provider I am left alone with our 5 children yes I know 5 i want to let u know my situation Many people look down on the Undocumented but let me tell you my husband didnt enter this country by choice he was 7 yrs old brought here by a family member illegally he grew up here worked here and has a family here he had a stable job with a company for 8 yrs until a routine traffic stop I lost my home a beautiful 4 bedroom home our cars everything we worked so hard for. He is my highschool sweetheart I feel so bad because I know there is other families with this false sense of security until the rug is pulled right underneath their feet well he lost his job because of his status not the the company didnt know about his legal status just that once caught they didnt want problems…Well i am left here helpless my mother passed after month in the hospital he was a great support for me she passed feb15 2011 i am in grief and then exactly a month later my hubby is gone like he simply vanished i can hear him but not c him we talk on the phone every other day hes having a hard time over there too I am in shock i dont know if ill be able to cope ive been looking for work and no calls its hard because no one will be here when my kids get off the bus no one to help with homework dinner and showers on most days Its getting harder to cope with this each day the last thing i need is to lose my children too…Michael 13 Jasmin 8 Elizabeth 6 Rosalie 4 and Immanuel 18mths this is not fair this isnt justice for them …

By: Anita

Anita — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:48:07 +0000

@chelsea- We’re so glad you found us! Thanks for coming by and leaving a comment. Good luck with your papers!

By: chelsea campbell

chelsea campbell — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:40:06 +0000

I would like to thank you for posting this. Although I found it by search engine in my needing to write 2 different papers for school about immigration, it is also a passion of mine. I am a true believer of freedom for all and I believe that was what the immigrants who formed this nation intended. If only people would look at the bottom line and ask themselves, “am I 100% native american?” The answer is most likely “no” and therefore, you are an immigrant. I say we embrace the multiple cultures we are blessed to be surrounded by.