I crossed the border alone as a child. Here’s what I learned about family separation

I crossed the border alone as a child. Here’s what I learned about family separation

Guest Commentary written by Skye Harris Skye Harris studies cognitive science at the University of California, Santa Cruz and has co-led research on psychology and immigrant rights.  I felt my throat constrict with every step closer to the Aeroméxico gate at the Los Angeles International Airport, knowing I had minutes left to say goodbye to my mother. I was 8, a U.S.-born Afro-Mexican girl from Los Angeles. My mother was sending me across the b…

Crucé la frontera sola de niña. Esto es lo que aprendí sobre la separación familiar.

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Comentario invitado escrito por Skye Harris Skye Harris estudia ciencias cognitivas en la Universidad de California, Santa Cruz y ha codirigido investigaciones sobre psicología y derechos de los inmigrantes. Sentía un nudo en […] The post Crucé la frontera sola de niña. Esto es lo que aprendí sobre la separac…