The Heartbreaking Story of Families Separated at the Border: A Mother's Account

The Book of Rosy: A Mother's Story of Separation at the Border

by Rosayra Pablo Cruz

4.5 out of 5

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In the spring of 2018, the Trump administration began implementing a policy of "zero tolerance" for illegal border crossings. This policy resulted in the separation of thousands of children from their parents at the border. One of the mothers who was separated from her children was a woman named Maria.

Maria and her two children, a 10-year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl, crossed the border from Mexico into the United States in May of 2018. They were seeking asylum in the United States, but they were separated at the border. Maria was sent to a detention center in Texas, and her children were sent to a shelter in New York.

Maria was terrified and did not know what had happened to her children. She was not allowed to speak to them or see them. She was desperate to find them and be reunited with them.

After several weeks, Maria was finally reunited with her children. However, the trauma of being separated from them had taken a toll on her and her children. Maria's children were withdrawn and scared. They had nightmares and did not want to leave her side.

Maria and her children are just one of the many families who have been separated at the border. The Trump administration's policy of "zero tolerance" has caused immense pain and suffering for thousands of families.

The long-term effects of family separation on children and families are devastating. Children who are separated from their parents are at risk for a range of mental health problems, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. They may also have difficulty sleeping, concentrating, and forming relationships.

Parents who are separated from their children also suffer greatly. They may experience depression, anxiety, and guilt. They may also have difficulty working and taking care of themselves.

The Trump administration's policy of "zero tolerance" is a cruel and inhumane policy that has caused immense pain and suffering for thousands of families. It is a policy that must be ended.

How to Help

There are a number of things that you can do to help families who have been separated at the border:

• Donate to organizations that are providing legal assistance to families who have been separated at the border.
• Volunteer your time to help families who have been reunited.
• Contact your elected officials and let them know that you support ending family separation at the border.

Together, we can end the Trump administration's cruel and inhumane policy of "zero tolerance" and reunite the families who have been separated.

The Book of Rosy: A Mother's Story of Separation at the Border

by Rosayra Pablo Cruz

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1256 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	255 pages

FREE