Resilience

My name is Beatris Alvarez Bernstine maiden name Martinez and I’m 80 years old. I’m sharing some experiences in my life that helped create and change me through the years. These stand out for me in my life history. My parents came from Mexico and settled in California. Me and […]

Events That Changed My Life

Over dinner no one asks what happened, we all already know that he survived crossing the border.

Families Belong Together

I got out to continue fighting for custody of my children and to be legal in this country.

Behind A Closed Door

It can be a lot of pressure that I put on myself, but at the end of the day I find all of my hard work fulfilling.

I Stand on the Shoulders

Story of this loss and pain and how I need to strengthen myself and find ways of self-care in order to continue caring for others.

My (Pandemic) Story

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Although she had nice legs, her knees were bent together in an odd position at the center. She always preferred to keep them covered

My Mother’s Knees

But, at that time my mind as a child didn't understand the damage, he did to me, because he always gave me money. And me and my neighbor's girl would be happy with the money he gave us so we wouldn't say anything.

The Girl with The Smile

I'd come sitting down the mountains and we had to cross a river at 2 a.m. I felt as though it almost dragged me away. There were rattlesnakes. We listened to them, but God is great and helped us to come to this country.

Crossing The Border “Like A Phoenix”