Our children, Kir and Che' have been without parents since they were 11 and 14 years old. They have grown up to be strong, independent men, however, and I am grateful for their courage and ever constant support. Che' is 20 now and attends college. He is able to visit me about once a month. I am not sure what anyone can do about the drug war.
People see horrors and react, but then, simply go on.
I have no answers. I am so tired of being away from my family. I am so tired of being controlled in every way. I am so tired of the utter waste of it all.