“When I came to this country I didn’t speak a word of English and when it came to school my mother and I had to translate every single sheet given to me. Every night. It wasn’t easy but I learned English because I was forced to. I was placed into an all English class barely knowing what was going on around me.
Writing has always been a part of my life both in English and in Spanish. Many times there are things I cannot say out loud because I just can’t find the words..but I can write them. In a way writing has been my escape and blogging for both the nysylc and dreamactivist.org has been a blessing. I feel like I have let people read my undocumented journal every time I post something. Things that others have felt and thought they were alone. Things I have been through and needed to let out into an underground nation full of support and love. I didn’t want to make these posts news updates but personal. A space where others feel comforted as well as capable of sharing feelings and experiences too. I hope I have reached that goal.”-Angy
So I do invite every single one of you to submit your story in any way, shape or form. If you believe in our mission and want to share something feel free to send me your writings, poems, videos, audio, drawings and much more!
Be creative! And don’t be shy. I don’t bite!
IF YOU WISH TO SHARE YOUR STORY ON OUR WEBSITE EMAIL Angy@nysylc.org
