Solinda Parraga, a recent immigrant from Peru, shares her harrowing experience of leaving an abusive husband. Arriving in the U.S. with high hopes of a fresh start, she works tirelessly in difficult conditions. However, her expectations are shattered when her friend, who encouraged her to migrate, fails to support her after arrival. Despite her hard work, she finds it challenging to make ends meet, illustrating the harsh reality many immigrants face in their pursuit of safety and stability.
"It's been really difficult surviving in this country because that's what I do: Survive. Sometimes I just make enough to pay rent, bills and nothing else."
"He was a drunk. He beat me almost daily. He'd drag me around, and it'd all happen in front of my children."
"I felt like she abandoned me. I remember she emphasized there were plenty of jobs in Utah."
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