Rafa Leyva, separated from his siblings after a violent altercation at home where his mother was murdered, now resides in an orphanage while his brother and sister live with an uncle in the U.S. Though his siblings were born in America, Rafa's undocumented status keeps them apart. His uncle, Jesus Leyva, is fighting to reunite them, but it's been nearly two years since they last saw each other. Rafa's experiences have severely impacted his mental and physical health, highlighting the toll such separations take on young children faced with trauma.
Rafa's uncle, Jesus Leyva, is fighting to reunite him with his siblings, who were born in the U.S., while Rafa remains separated due to his undocumented status.
Rafa expressed his sadness about the separation, stating, 'It wasn't my choice [to be separated]. I didn't want to separate. My siblings and I lived together forever.'
The traumatic events leading to Rafa's separation were marked by violence, as he witnessed the brutal murder of his mother by their father.
Since the tragedy, Rafa's mental and physical health have deteriorated, with signs of stress such as growing strands of gray hair.
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