The Moth

My Sister's Keeper

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A Somali immigrant struggles to keep her troubled sister in the country.

Tags Refugee Adversity Citizenship Family Loss Undocumented Siblings Work Sad Serious Moving Dramatic Tragic Bittersweet Thought-provoking Regretful Angry Hopeful

Storyteller

Fathia Absie

Featured on

April 2, 2012 Blues Clues, Stowaways and Marital Surprises

Recorded Date

September 15, 2010

“Welcome to the USA...You made it, but your visa expired eight hours ago.”

Photo by Denise Ofelia Mangen
Fathia Absie

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