Elder L05 was asked to draw a representation of what life was like before she arrived to the U.S.
“What about confused? What does confused look like? It was a dark life. Not safe. We had a hard time.”
Elder L05 was asked to draw a representation of what life was like before she arrived to the U.S.
“What about confused? What does confused look like? It was a dark life. Not safe. We had a hard time.”
Reflect on the journeys of your elders—whether they crossed borders or overcame obstacles closer to home—and how their pursuit of a better life, a place of belonging, and a sense of home resonates within your own story.
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