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Stuck between worlds, hoping I never have to choose.
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
The Power of Culture
During my life I’ve been exposed to many different cultures. I’ve been very fortunate to have lived and traveled to countries all over the world. This has been extremely fascinating because its given me insight into how people all over … Continue reading
Return to El Salvador: The Escobars
For most of the past 12 years I have gotten to know my father’s side of the family more than my mother’s. This is because I usually stay with my father and sister. My family there is very “Coto,” and … Continue reading
Return to El Salvador: Exporting Americanism
“Welcome to San Salvador,” says my cousin as we reach the city limits. “Now, roll up your windows.” One reason I hesitated to return to El Salvador was the fact it’s not as safe as Costa Rica or Panama. It … Continue reading
Returning to El Salvador: The Life I Might Have Had
It has been 12 years since I last set foot in El Salvador. When I first came, I was 17, I didn’t speak any spanish, and had just met my birth family the year before. My adoptive parents, my brother … Continue reading
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Tagged Ana, El Salvador, Family, Luis, Narrative, Travel, violence, War
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