Getting through holidays is hard for Mexican immigrants

When family members are across the border and there’s no way of seeing each other, this time of the year can be a low point. Visiting family for the holidays is too risky for undocumented immigrants, and those that live in California feel a constant lack. “Now, it is a little easier with Skype and camera phones for I can see them. It alleviates the pain of missing them a bit, but it’s not the same as giving them a hug, of feeling them close.” Read more and see a video on Voicewaves.[youtube=http://youtu.be/SBwXJFBnKoc]

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