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Searching for Elena, last seen near Houston in 2015
My sister Elena and I were separated in 2015 during what was supposed to be a routine stop near Houston. That was the last time I saw them. The...
Please help me find my aunt Diego, missing since 2022
In 2022 near Houston, I lost the person who meant the world to me — my aunt, Diego. Violence in our hometown made staying impossible. At the time,...
Searching for my friend Jose, separated at the US border in 2008
My friend Jose and I were separated in 2008 during what was supposed to be a routine stop near Houston. That was the last time I saw them. The...
Searching for my birth family from Guatemala, adopted in 1987
In 1987, I was placed for adoption in Quetzaltenango and raised in Houston. I've always known I was adopted, and I've always wondered about my birth...
Looking for Ana — lost during border crossing 2008
I'm searching for Ana, who is my daughter. We lost each other in 2008 and I have never stopped looking. We joined the caravan hoping for safety in...
Please help me find my daughter Maria, missing since 1995
My daughter Maria and I were separated in 1995 during what was supposed to be a routine stop near Phoenix. That was the last time I saw them. We had...
My sister Guadalupe — we were torn apart in 2011
In 2011 near Phoenix, I lost the person who meant the world to me — my sister, Guadalupe. We joined the caravan hoping for safety in numbers....
My aunt Gabriela — we were torn apart in 1996
Gabriela, my aunt, was taken from our family in 1996 near Los Angeles. We have spent every day since trying to find any trace. Gang threats forced...
Have you seen Gloria? Separated at the border in 2012
I'm looking for my friend, Gloria. In 2012, our family was torn apart near Los Angeles. One moment we were together, the next we were being pulled in...
Searching for Javier, last seen near New York in 2022
My sister Javier and I were separated in 2022 during what was supposed to be a routine stop near New York. That was the last time I saw them. The...
Adopted in 2009 from Antigua — hoping to reconnect with birth family
I am an adoptee, born in Antigua around 2009. For as long as I can remember, I've carried questions about where I came from. From what I've been...
My family member Jose — we were torn apart in 2023
My heart has had a hole in it since 2023, when my family member Jose disappeared from our lives. Gang threats forced the family to flee with nothing...
Have you seen Ernesto? Separated at the border in 2017
It has been 9 years since I last held my uncle Ernesto's hand. We were separated, and I have been searching ever since. We joined the caravan hoping...
Have you seen Mario? Separated at the border in 1996
It has been 30 years since I last held my sister Mario's hand. We were separated, and I have been searching ever since. After years of struggling to...
Help me find my father Gloria after 8 years apart
My father Gloria and I were separated in 2018 during what was supposed to be a routine stop near Phoenix. That was the last time I saw...
Looking for my son, adopted from Antigua around 1976
In 1976, I made the hardest decision of my life. I placed my son for adoption in Antigua. There is not a single day that goes by when I don't think...
Help me find my daughter Sergio after 17 years apart
I'm searching for Sergio, who is my daughter. We lost each other in 2009 and I have never stopped looking. The drought destroyed everything. The...
My daughter Maria — we were torn apart in 1998
This is my plea to find my daughter, Maria. We were separated near McAllen back in 1998 and I've been looking ever since. Gang threats forced the...
Looking for my daughter, adopted from Guatemala City around 1996
In 1996, I made the hardest decision of my life. I placed my daughter for adoption in Guatemala City. There is not a single day that goes by when I...
Help me find my grandfather Fernando after 17 years apart
In 2009 near McAllen, I lost the person who meant the world to me — my grandfather, Fernando. After years of struggling to make ends meet, the...
Guatemala adoptee looking for biological roots — born around 1983
My life began in Quetzaltenango. In 1983, I was adopted and brought to Houston. I have a wonderful life, but there's a gap in my history I'm trying...
My mother Luis — we were torn apart in 2019
I'm looking for my mother, Luis. In 2019, our family was torn apart near Houston. One moment we were together, the next we were being pulled in...
Looking for Valentina — lost during border crossing 2001
I'm looking for my grandfather, Valentina. In 2001, our family was torn apart near New York. One moment we were together, the next we were being...
Looking for Oscar — lost during border crossing 2023
My father Oscar and I were separated in 2023 during what was supposed to be a routine stop near Phoenix. That was the last time I saw them. The...
Lucia, my family member, was separated from us near New York
I'm searching for Lucia, who is my family member. We lost each other in 2005 and I have never stopped looking. Violence in our hometown made staying...
Lucia, my sister, was separated from us near Houston
Lucia, my sister, was taken from our family in 2001 near Houston. We have spent every day since trying to find any trace. After years of struggling...
Guatemala adoptee looking for biological roots — born around 1966
I was adopted from Guatemala City in 1966 and brought to Houston. My adoptive parents gave me everything I could have asked for, but there's a piece...
Have you seen Dolores? Separated at the border in 1996
I'm searching for Dolores, who is my brother. We lost each other in 1996 and I have never stopped looking. Gang threats forced the family to flee...