Please Share Your Stories: Why You Risked Everything to Come Here
In recent weeks, news headlines have been filled with reports of immigration raids, border crackdowns, and policy debates. What’s missing from these conversations, though, are the voices of the people at the center of it all—the immigrants themselves.
Why do people risk everything—crossing borders, leaving families, enduring danger—to come to the United States?
Behind every journey is a story of hope, survival, courage, and sacrifice.
Maybe you fled a corrupt government or a violent neighborhood.
Maybe you left everything you knew—even your own child—in the care of relatives to give them a better future.
Maybe you came on a barge, with nothing but your name and your dreams.
Maybe you escaped trafficking or exploitation.
Or maybe you simply wanted the chance to work hard and live with dignity.
These are the stories the world needs to hear.
We believe that nobody chooses danger or instability. People come because they’re looking for safety, opportunity, and a better life. And by sharing these stories, we can help others understand the human side of immigration—beyond politics and headlines.
If our leaders and fellow citizens could hear your truth—your lived experience—it might change the conversation. It might show that “illegal” is often the only option left. And maybe, just maybe, it will push our country toward the immigration reform it so desperately needs: a fair and humane path for people to come legally and live without fear.
We Invite You to Share Your Story
Your voice matters. Your story can inspire change.
We know that sharing your story takes courage, so we’ve made it safe and flexible:
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You can remain anonymous
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You can write in any language
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You can change names or identifying details for privacy
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We’ll edit and translate your story if needed before sharing
Click on one of the buttons below to share your story:
Share Your Immigration Story [English Form]
Comparte Su Historia de Inmigración [Formulario en Español]
Your story might help inspire compassion, inform policymakers, or simply remind another immigrant that they are not alone.
Together, let’s bring humanity back into the conversation about immigration.
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