In June 2012, I was graduating from high school. 10 years ago I found myself hating the world, feeling lost, and not knowing what to do or what was in store. Before June 15th, 2012 I was set to go to Mexico, I didn't know what was in store other than I was leaving to pursue my college degree that all my teachers promised me I could achieve if I just tried hard enough, not knowing my legal status said otherwise. I felt trapped and confused this whole year. For some reason, I had Kelly Clarkson playing on Pandora, and Breakaway started playing. I started crying because I could feel each word she was singing. All I wanted to do was move, leave, "take a risk, take a chance, make a change, and breakaway..." I felt every word. I kept dreaming of what my life would be like. I was depressed because for a small moment I did know what I wanted and where I wanted my life to go, but then I didn't DACA was announced, my plans were forced to change again, and once again I was wond...
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