Have you ever thought about what the first-generation Americans in your own lineage experienced when they migrated—a life in the shadows, filled with fear, resilience, and the quiet joy of finding moments of belonging? The immigrant journey is the journey of all Americans, new and old. If we can understand this, maybe we can be more compassionate with our neighbors, immigrants, and most importantly, our own families.

Ricardo O. Sánchez, Ph.D. is co-director of Eagle Condor Center, a private practice in Virginia, and an adjunct professor in George Mason University’s Counseling and Human Development Program.

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