I did this interview before the election results, over a month ago, when my mind and heart were in a different place. Now this feels like it happened in an alternate reality. i am familiar with sharing my story publicly but I opened up about many personal things in this interview. I got a little hesitant to share it when I first saw it online because the truth is, I am also scared of our new reality. I think I'm ready to share it now because I have had enough conversations with fellow DACA recipients, allies and advocates, and even with myself to remind me that now more than ever before, we can't back down. We can't stop speaking up. Our experiences are relevant and they matter. I refuse to normalize this presidency, because the fear that many communities in this country are currently feeling is REAL and needs to be validated. For the advocates in the field, it feels like society just took several steps back. It's like having a bad taste in your mouth and not being able to get rid of it.
The next several years won't be easy for many people, for directly affected individuals, their chosen families, and the allies around them. Please check in with your community. Stay connected to the issues. And SPEAK UP. The personal is political.
You can find the interview HERE
