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EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 36 MIN

Let's talk about our family's journey to America

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We all have a story of how our family came to America. In this episode, we open up about the journeys that shaped our roots. 🌎Jorge shares how his grandmother, once a Mexican solider came to America seeking a better future for her and her children. Marisa talks about her father’s first crossing and sleeping on the streets and eventually building the future he dreamed of. Sandra recounts the emotional story of her cousin, who was caught by immigration on the night of his crossing and went missing for days… until a kind rancher with a heart for helping immigrants stepped in.These are the stories of resilience, courage, and hope that remind us where we come from and why our families risked it all for a chance at something more. So, let’s talk about it.🌎 Immigration Detention Support: Call Freedom for Immigrants’ Hotline at 9233# from detention, or visit https://www.freedomforimmigrants.org/hotlineSend us Fan Mail

We all have a story of how our family came to America. In this episode, we open up about the journeys that shaped our roots. 🌎 Jorge shares how his grandmother, once a Mexican solider came to America seeking a better future for her and her children. Marisa talks about her father’s first crossing and sleeping on the streets and eventually building the future he dreamed of. Sandra recounts the emotional story of her cousin, who was caught by immigration on the night of his crossing and went mis...

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