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Published: 2007-09-29 20:48:34 +0000 UTC; Views: 13977; Favourites: 19; Downloads: 76
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Description This can be my own, a friend's, or a fellow deviant's.


The person would like to add: For those who feel this is an eye sore the text reads as follows:

I'm 19 years old and I live in the United States of America - A place with opportunities I want a chance at pursuing; But a place that doesn't care. I'm an illegal immigrant/alien. My dad is helping me fix my papers. Only after my Mom and I tracked him down online and sued him for child support. We didn't sue before because he threatened to call INS (Immigration) on us and have us deported. But as I neared the time I was to attend college, we had to sue him. But instead of money (which we did need, as my Mom works two jobs, yet still we live paycheck to paycheck). He wasn't too pleased, but petitioning me was far more cheaper than child support. We were interviewed, and I was denied. Because they had wanted proof of a relationship before I turned 18. Proof, like child support. HA. Is it my fault he wasn't a good dad? Why punish me for his lack of caring and responsibility? Apparently, a paternity test isn't proof because it isn't valid or whatever after the age of 18. I can't go to school or work. You're probably wondering, why don't I just go back where I came from, huh? Well, your ignorance of the world outside your little bubble is quite pathetic. I may not have crossed the desert or come on a boat rising my life, but I worked hard at making a better life here. Whereas, some citizens actually waste what they were given. All I want is to go to school for nursing, get a job at a hospital, and pay my Mom for all the sacrifices she has made for me. Unfortunately, I don't think this 2nd interview will go too well. There isn't any proof! Who knew that when I was a kid, that I should have taken pictures when I was at his house? Or made sure I got a receipt for The Beauty and the Beast tape he had bought me? He isn't a good father, but I guess America likes him better.

My 2nd interview is on the 19th of November. If I am once again, denied, I'll kill myself. I'm tired. I'm frustrated and confused with the System. I'd rather die than be deported.

There are many of you who will never understand.



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Comments: 25

Reborn-Memories [2009-08-29 19:49:50 +0000 UTC]

Come to Canada. You have equal, if not more of an opportunity here than in the USA.

So don't knock yourself off the planet, go North!

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SoraMidori [2009-06-12 16:32:10 +0000 UTC]

I understand.

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lurkporter [2009-01-27 14:08:06 +0000 UTC]

good luck ): struggle through the bullshit, things will get better.

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Kerosene-Dreams [2008-05-18 23:33:26 +0000 UTC]

Dont kill yourself. There are other places in the world, there's still so much to see. This is just one page of a book, dont stay on it, change the page, finish your book and make it full. Think of your mother at least and how much she has done for you, and you to be selfish and leave her.

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rebelwatsername [2008-02-03 06:03:35 +0000 UTC]

America has a veryy f*cked up system, don't worry you will get through one day...one day it will all pay back. I know exactly what you're going through, things are VERY hard, sometimes so haard you just want to give up, giving up isn't the right answer so please dont. I sometimes want to give up too but what will that do? It will only make things VERY VERY hard on your mother, you father will feel a little grief and after a while that will all go away...then what? So just be strong and pray that something will go through. This system is very fucked so dont play nice, also research info! it helps! best of luck and stuff

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solitaryfalcon [2008-01-28 19:39:21 +0000 UTC]

Best of luck. Please don't kill yourself..
I sincerely hope your interview went well.

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ilovetolaugh629 [2008-01-05 23:14:05 +0000 UTC]

this is very moving

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tianaaaaa [2007-11-24 05:36:39 +0000 UTC]

I'm worried.
how did your interview go?
please, comment back to assure us you are still alive...

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heArt83 [2007-10-05 00:40:14 +0000 UTC]

wow. (speechless) :0_o:

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sincityxria [2007-10-02 19:52:36 +0000 UTC]

i know exactly.

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Poetic-Dragon [2007-10-02 09:26:01 +0000 UTC]

paternity test are ALWAYS valid unless contaminated...that agent was just feeding u a line of BS because she/he hopes ur stupid and won't follow up.....keep it up and don't give up hope! That bastard should pay for turning his back on you and ur mom and pay good! NO ONE deserves this.... Please, hang in there and don't give up! U are in my thoughts, whoever you are

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malicelooming [2007-10-02 08:27:02 +0000 UTC]

i would never be able to cope with what you have been through, but as you can see, on poastsecret, your have a lot of friends who unknowingly care a lot about you
best of luck with the interview.

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imxanxillusion [2007-10-02 04:42:20 +0000 UTC]

Oh dear. Please be strong Don't kill yourself

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BloodyLies [2007-10-01 23:16:09 +0000 UTC]

the INS is feeding you lies if a paternity test isn't enough for them. i would report whoever told you that because that's bullshit. i wish you the best and your father years of debt.

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BloodyKisses56 [2007-10-01 22:39:44 +0000 UTC]

Good luck. I hope everything works out

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magik-sage [2007-10-01 02:21:03 +0000 UTC]

I'm so sorry you have to go through this. but please dont kill yourself.

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Elmeboo [2007-09-30 14:06:20 +0000 UTC]

Godbless

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4daPeace [2007-09-30 11:42:23 +0000 UTC]

Nice work but you should know that there are better countries to live, with more opportunities, more freedom, more democracy than USA (I'm not an antiUSA guy, that's just a fact)

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SmilesKill [2007-09-30 06:31:18 +0000 UTC]

Best of luck. Seriously.

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Rakumei-San [2007-09-30 03:35:42 +0000 UTC]

I respect you, you are so strong. I hope all goes well for you and your mother, I really mean this. <3

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prurientmind [2007-09-30 01:58:41 +0000 UTC]

An INS agent would have to be an idiot to not accept a paternity test as proof of relation to that sack of **** you have for a father, no matter what age you are. If your second interview doesn't go well, don't give up! Ask to speak to the agent's boss, make an appeal, make a complaint of professional misconduct, anything! And if none of that works, try again in Canada, the UK, or France! They're much cooler places anyway.

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MsCrys [2007-09-29 23:17:05 +0000 UTC]

This has me in tears. I pray that your 2nd interview goes well, but more than anything I pray that you find happiness there in America and are accepted, loved and find your life to be happy and fullfilling. If not, come here to Canada! Best wishes

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hoettoetoenoek [2007-09-29 21:15:00 +0000 UTC]

need to say how strong you are.. life is so.. sometimes things happen that we think we cant stand anymore, we cry, scream and wanna die but i respect the people who can live although all these things.. theyre the real survivors.. of course life doesnt ought to be like a war but its so sometimes.. and i cant think that death is the end of all these things we hate.. maybe or not... dunno.. but thx for living thx for such a strong person like you... art helps us to empty the pains that life brings us

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carvingbackbone [2007-09-29 21:09:46 +0000 UTC]

wow.
i'm so horribly sorry.
i wish i could make it better all on my own for you.

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hoettoetoenoek [2007-09-29 20:51:09 +0000 UTC]

like it..

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