We seem to have a lot in common ...

[x0_michy 8]

I've noticed that we all come from different parts of the country, yet one thing ties us all together... our status. Reading all the stories on here makes me feel like "damn... someone feels my pain" I've been in the US since I was three. Growing up my parents told me we weren't "legal" , but I was a kid. I didn't really understand the seriousness of the topic. I guess it didn't start to affect me until my high school years, where I realized "OH.. this is serious problem" lol. All of my friends were getting their permits then licences. Of course I was asked when are you getting yours? I would always have to come up with some stupid lie. (not to mention, I absolutely hate liars.. but I guess in my case sometimes it's necessary) I've distanced myself from a lot of people. Everyone started getting cars, jobs, going clubbing every weekend..etc. I hate to constantly turn down friends. I've been in a relationship for four years and he still doesn't know about my status. I just can't bring myself to tell him, I don't want pity or worse.. rejection. Looked down upon because of something that I had absolutely no control over. I'm nearly positive he won't mind but then I don't know how he'll take the fact that I've been basically lying to him. He's been bugging me to get my license for the longest. And, of course I've been wanting too. I hate depending on people, and for rides it's always the same.. Only one person knows, a friend that I've had since middle school. The only reason she knows is because she started asking questions and my mom was the one that told her. She was shocked, but definitely supportive. (She was born here, but here parents recently were able to finally fix their situation and become residents). Everyone that knows me automatically assumes I was born here. My two youngest brothers were (lucky them) lol.. sure saved them from a lot of problems!!

-- Don't know if you guys will read because it's long, I don't blame you lol.

Just wanted to do some venting, because I never really have to anyone before. Only God.

May this year bring many new opportunities !! God bless

[beatrizrivera909 38]

nice story:)

[JayhOR24 58]

We have similar stories... It feels good to know that you're not the only one going through this!

[Meow 7]

I know exactly what you are goin thru about not been able to tell him about your status. Went thru the same few years back, I told him after 2 and a half yrs , it was getting serious he wanted to move in together so i had to tell him it was hard but i did it. He was really nice bout it, now we been together for like 7yrs!! I think you should tell him especially if ya been together for four yrs sounds like a pretty serious relationship, I understand is hard but just find the right time n be honest. Good luck

[Admin 174]

This story, I am sure everyone goes through the same thing. It really does suck. But thanks to deferred action, we can all breath easier and do all the things we want. We just wont stop untill we can officially say I'm a US citizen. Then it truley wont matter.