When Dalisay was just eight years old her mother told her that they would be leaving their home and moving to England. ‘Your father must find work so that we can send money to support your grandparents and your aunty,’ explained Dalisay’s mother.
Noong si Dalisay ay walong taong gulang pa lamang, sinabihan siya ng kanyang ina na lilisanin na nila ang kanilang tahanan at sila ay lilipat na sa Inglatera. “Kailangang maghanap ng trabaho ang iyong ama para makapagpadala ng pera para iyong lolo, lola at tiyahin,” paliwanag ng kanyang ina.