I'm pretty sure we've all been asked if we're "from here" at least once. I know the feeling.Sometimes we care TOO much about what others will say, and that's fine..Sometimes we feel like we should lie just so we won't get the bad judgement that comes with saying the truth. I know, and I understand that it's not easy to say "I am undocumented", but trust me, it feels better once you "Come out", you learn that the ones that are your true friends, won't judge you..and they might even offer to help.People will judge no matter what, but we should all learn to to ignore it, which is also hard to do.One thing everyone should know is that, it is NOT our fault that we're in this devastating situation..remember, you CAN always make the best out of a bad situation. I've seen, and even met a lot of successful undocumented dreamACT eligible students, or graduated students, for that matter.Their stories MOTIVATE me to keep going, and fight for what I want!.Legalization will not happen overnight, it takes a lot of people to speak UP to make it happen. Do you think that if African Americans didn't go out and performed all sorts of Civil Disobedience, they would have all the rights they have today?, I don't think so , It's going to take a lot of DREAMers to make it happen, so if you haven't come out, I highly recommend you make it known TODAY, share your story, get to people, touch hearts. You never know how BIG of an impact your story could make in this movement. We need more help, support. More spirit. Always remind yourself that theirs thousands of other people in your situation, and you're not alone, and you never will be. If you're going through a tough time, contact a DREAMact organization, they're great help and great motivators!. Never give up. DREAM BIG.
-Karen
