Perla from Guatemala
from Immigrant Voices Podcast Project Hosted by Deborah
At the age of six, Perla came to the U.S. from Guatemala. As memories of her homeland faded, she learned the vocabulary of her new country while never abandoning the culture and language of her parents. Despite crowded living conditions, and the ever-present threat of deportation, Perla’s hard-working family persevered to build a secure home. Having completed her masters in social work, Perla, who is now a DACA recipient, helps other immigrant families to navigate their lives while she continues to dream of the day when she can come out of the shadows of her uncertain status, become naturalized, and to revisit the land of her birth.
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Chapters
- 0:37 Guest Intro for Perla
- 1:29 Memories From Childhood
- 7:09 Being Bilingual
- 8:51 Becoming a "Dreamer"
- 13:02 The Importance of Trust
- 14:04 Never that Same as Others
- 18:00 Dreams Past and Future
- 24:14 Having a Voice
- 27:04 Living Under Constant Pressure
- 32:10 Learning to Cope
- 33:55 Organizations for Change
- 36:53 Last Sound Bites
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