The border keeps my family apart for the holidays

For some, being together with a large family can be emotionally challenging. But a different kind of a challenge faces families with immigrant parents or grandparents. Complicated, multi-stop journeys define the holidays for Karla Martinez, whose family members are spread out and have different legal statuses. "Ever since my parents divorced eight years ago, it’s impossible for my siblings and I to ever celebrate Christmas in one place." Read her story on Coachella Unincorporated.