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13 mai 2012

The arrival

The arrival
My name is Angele David. I come from the tribe Yoruba and I am native of a village near Owu in the Nigerian South. I made this blog because it seems important to me to tell you my story . I ran away with my daughter Messia because she risked an excision...
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13 mai 2012

My way to a normal life

My way to a normal life
I waited 150 days in other to make record for a work permit I had to pass by the judges who asked me many questions. They thought that I lied. I didn’t stop crying. I was so humiliated! Even if I spoke good English there were many misunderstandings. For...
13 mai 2012

The worst times to a little hope

The worst times to a little hope
I passed few weeks in the street however some tramps. Now that I remember it, it was rather funny because they understood nothing when I spoke! Nevertheless they helped me. On the other side it’s appalling the number of homeless persons in the street...
13 mai 2012

The happiness of being American

The happiness of being American
A year has passed since. I am really helped by the association and I make a formation to work in school canteens. Moreover I learned to read and write so as to talk about the situation in the Nigeria and the excision. I want to inform people. I am always...
13 mai 2012

A new start

Fortunately, the immigration judge made a favorable decision! A few months later, I could have a small studio apartment and receive benefits. I was so glad! I could stay here ! You believe that? It was absolutely awesome! I was right to hold out! Now...
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