Author Archives: Nelson de Witt

About Nelson de Witt

Nelson/Roberto – The son of Ana Milagro he was separated from the family shortly before his first birthday. He grew up in the Boston area with his adoptive parents and younger bother. He now works to share his family’s story and is making a documentary about life 30 years after the war. http://www.nelsondewitt.com

Back from El Salvador, overwhelmed, excited and exhausted.

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Nelson de Witt

Update: This was originally posted April 5th, on Kickstarter but since not everyone gets those updates I’m reposting it here. Wow, what an amazing week. When John and I first started this project we had no idea what to expect. … Continue reading →

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Stuck between worlds, hoping I never have to choose.

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Nelson de Witt

It’s my last night in Panama. My birth father and I are sitting at the dining room table eating dinner. My stepmother and sister are away, so it’s just us. As we finish, he looks at me and asks: “So, … Continue reading →

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Honoring the disappeared in El Salvador, a turning point we are hoping to be a part of.

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Nelson de Witt

On March 29th, 2011 the Salvadoran government is planning several days of events to honor the children that were disappeared during the country’s 13 year long Civil war. These events include concerts as well as breakfast with the president of … Continue reading →

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For the people the people of the revolution, Twitter changes everything.

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Nelson de Witt

Last week we witnessed a historic event as the president of Egypt, who had been in power for 30 years, was forced out of office as a result of 17 days of protests by the Egyptian people. In some ways … Continue reading →

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Some Things Never Change

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Nelson de Witt

My little sister Estefany in 1998. My little sister the other day.

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