Dear father,

I know we might not get along

And have many different opinions

But I always know you'll be by my side

Even if you don't support my beliefs

Nor my educational path

I know you'll be with me

All the way to the end

Working from 5am-10pm all day

Without a break

It's hard isn't it?

Trying to give us a better life

Is all you ever wanted

Thank you for that

I may not see you most of the time

But the days we can

I am thankful to them

And I know you wish for the days

For us to be together most of the time

Muchas gracias papá

Por arriesgar tu vida por nosotros

Y darnos una vida felíz

Por siempre apoyarnos

Y tratar de cumplir nuestros sueños

Tu vinistes a una edad tan joven

Nada más para ser felíz

Muchas gracias por darme la oportunidad

De tener una vida que nunca tuviste

Por tratar de darnos todo

Y que seamos una generación brillante

Y apoyar mi cultura más allá de los demás

Te quiero mucho papá

Para siempre

Las estrellas estarán contigo

Y nos ayudarán

A vivir en este mundo tan cruel

Gracias por todo

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This is my story of being from an immigrant family. I barely see my dad. He's always working trying to give us a better life. My mom also tries her best, trying to help my younger brother with autism. With the job I have, I help my parents with some bills. 

Now my people are getting gassed in the ICE detention centers. What has this country come to?
This is only a small story of this inhumane country.

What's your story? Speak up and let your voice heard.

And keep bringing awareness to #blacklivesmatter !