The Goodbye I Never Prepared For
The Goodbye I Never Prepared For Gratitude Before Everything Before anything else, I must say that this adventure would not have been possible without my sister. Her support and the opportunity to travel legally and peacefully made everything happen. Without her, this story would not exist. I could dive into the situation my country is going through—one of the many reasons I left, but that’s a tale for another time. Let’s call it a “filler chapter” for when I run out of things to write. The Beginning of It All Every story has a starting point, and this is mine. One day, out of nowhere, the opportunity arose for me to travel to the U.S. legally—without going through the lengthy visa process I had been contemplating. Everything happened so fast. I received my travel authorization in the blink of an eye. By February 22, 2023, I had the official approval, and from that moment, I knew there was no turning back. I consulted with my siblings, and together, we chose my departure date: Ap...