Woman's Selfie Video Shows What It's Like to Cross the US Border from Mexico Jess Zimmerman - GlobalPost
go to original June 3, 2014

The story of a young woman named Lourdes is revealed through her Facebook posts. (Fusion)

Ever wonder what it’s like to cross from Mexico to the United States without authorization? Fusion chronicles the story of 25-year-old “Lourdes,” who documented her multiple attempts to cross the border and join her girlfriend in the States.

Lourdes posted to Facebook many times during her months-long ordeal, which included six unsuccessful attempts. Her posts chronicle the dangers of the journey — one activist told her she could expect gang rape, at the very least, if she tried to go alone — and also its loneliness. In this video, she talks about being led astray by a man who was supposed to guide her, and ends with a heartfelt message to her girlfriend.

You can read more about her journey here

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