sorry about your story and what you had to go through with your parents, but you have to know that you have it better than many of us.

for example you say you work.. that is such a huge deal. I wish I could work. I was brought here when I was 7 and am now 23. I can't drive, don't have ID, cannot work. It is horrible. So please be happy that you have a job.

and at least you can use ur passport! my passport is from a middle eastern country therefore I have to wear the head scarf in the picture!!. try explaining THAT to your friends lol... sometimes it is so hard its funny.

also I totally understand what you mean about how this situation becomes part of you. Sometimes I wish I knew what I would be like if I didn't have to go through this stuff.

btw, I am now attending CSUF