O’s never lived in the United States and when he was freed he had no place to go.
No place to go
Author: Anton
A Happy, Hopeful, Hard New Year
When a woman who is almost 50 years old requests a stuffed animal, you know it's a happy, hopeful, hard new year.
Oooo, My Favorite!
There was room in the vehicle for an interfaith evening of illumination and joy.
Fearful politics, fearless love
My home state of Georgia is NOT a blue state; it's not even a purple state.
Under the Canopy
The gusty winds of October 28 brought us a guest. “D.” was released from Stewart Detention Center after being held for nine months as he sought asylum. We rejoiced with D. upon his release as he accomplished a rare feat - he was granted asylum by Judge Dan Trimble. According to Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse… Continue reading Under the Canopy
Yes, Please
"My partner and I were attacked; he was killed and I had to flee."
This is not a “first-day-of-school” photo
“M” is a high school student but this is not his “first-day-of-school” photo.
The Happy Asylum-Seeker
"Allah must have a reason why I get to spend time with you. And for that I am happy!"
Love in the time of coronavirus
Dedicated to the family of Santiago Baten-Oxlaj. Mr. Baten died of COVID-19 while detained at Stewart Detention Center.
The Solitude of Springer (essay)
Sitting in solitude beside Springer Mountain I mystically sense a gracious, indiscriminate love.
Casa Alterna 