Beautifully written. I've just returned from Nepal where I had the privilege of interviewing a number of inspirational young people who face a similar decision, although not nearly as extreme as Venezuela. Should I stay or join the majority of my family and friends who go abroad to the Middle East for construction jobs (if they're poor - this is near slave labor) or to the US or Australia for further education or opportunity (if they're more well off).
Despite the mass exodus, mainly of young men, there are those who chose to stay back, to start a small business, to employ Nepalis, to work to improve their own country. I found this love of country, sense of responsibility, and commitment to others over self deeply inspiring.
This post reminds me of the people I met. I hope for a quick return to how things were in the not so recent past and for more like you to fight the good fight. Fuerza!
This was beautiful and sobering, but most of all it was inspiring. Thank you for sharing. I'll believe good updates will be coming from you in the coming weeks and months.
You've inspired me to think of how freedom is also a state of mind and belief in one's heart, and that's something that no one can ever take from you.
Thanks Sara. The good thing about #steemit is that you are allowed to share your heart. I just thought it was more productive to write out my sadness rather than just sitting on my bed and crying.
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wow! bueno yo estuve laborando en el aeropuerto, en la zona internacional, hasta no hace mucho así que entiendo todo esto, de paso que vivo aquí, y que se me ha ido gente cantidad y familia también, pero bueno palante, acá te dejo esto, léelo te gustará mucho, por cierto, hermosa foto, los colores y la calidad, muy profesional! https://steemit.com/castellano/@betamusic/por-que-debemos-luchar-y-quedarno-en-venezuela
Gracias @nahupuku. Tardé en responder porque estaba leyendo el post. Bueno, honestamente yo si he dado mi batalla con todos los hierros desde mi trinchera. Pero hay días que siento que esto es como el titanic y yo el músico tocando hasta el final.
así mismo es, te entiendo perfectamente, es rudo lo que nos ha tocado, pero palante. Igual yo con @heroesanonimos batallando hasta donde pueda en estos lares caraqueños ;) :*
La situación nos coloca en una encrucijada tremenda. Por una parte sabes que quedarse significa no llevar una vida en paz, digna. Pero por otra, si decides marcharte, piensas en tu familia, en los recuerdos. Entonces llegas a la conclusión que estés dónde estés tu corazón nunca se sentirá completo.
I feel I really want to write something but truly and honestly I have no words to say.
You are strong, you are brave and you're an inspiration to many. If it were me, I can't imagine... I don't know what I'd do. But most of all you have my respect... the way you write, I can hear your burning desire and want for change. I can feel your hope. Your messages/images are true, honest and raw... if only there were more people like you!
I hope and pray that all you deserve and more comes to you, your people and your land. And most of all... keep doing what you're doing... spread your message. xx
Aw thanks. I've been so emotional this year. So many loved ones have leaved. I just refuse to accept this is the end. I feel like I'm on a sinking Titanic.
And rightly so! I think you're more than entitled to feel emotional! It would be tough enough coping with loved ones, even harder without. But you're a woman on a mission... your heart and soul is invested, go with your gut and do what you feel is right, whatever that may be.
Beautifully written. I've just returned from Nepal where I had the privilege of interviewing a number of inspirational young people who face a similar decision, although not nearly as extreme as Venezuela. Should I stay or join the majority of my family and friends who go abroad to the Middle East for construction jobs (if they're poor - this is near slave labor) or to the US or Australia for further education or opportunity (if they're more well off).
Despite the mass exodus, mainly of young men, there are those who chose to stay back, to start a small business, to employ Nepalis, to work to improve their own country. I found this love of country, sense of responsibility, and commitment to others over self deeply inspiring.
This post reminds me of the people I met. I hope for a quick return to how things were in the not so recent past and for more like you to fight the good fight. Fuerza!
This was beautiful and sobering, but most of all it was inspiring. Thank you for sharing. I'll believe good updates will be coming from you in the coming weeks and months.
You've inspired me to think of how freedom is also a state of mind and belief in one's heart, and that's something that no one can ever take from you.
This was a beautiful comment, thanks for all the good wishes! It makes me happy to know my words get somewhere!
Gaby what hard choices for everyone. Thanks for sharing your words and heart and love of your country.
Thanks Sara. The good thing about #steemit is that you are allowed to share your heart. I just thought it was more productive to write out my sadness rather than just sitting on my bed and crying.
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wow! bueno yo estuve laborando en el aeropuerto, en la zona internacional, hasta no hace mucho así que entiendo todo esto, de paso que vivo aquí, y que se me ha ido gente cantidad y familia también, pero bueno palante, acá te dejo esto, léelo te gustará mucho, por cierto, hermosa foto, los colores y la calidad, muy profesional! https://steemit.com/castellano/@betamusic/por-que-debemos-luchar-y-quedarno-en-venezuela
Gracias @nahupuku. Tardé en responder porque estaba leyendo el post. Bueno, honestamente yo si he dado mi batalla con todos los hierros desde mi trinchera. Pero hay días que siento que esto es como el titanic y yo el músico tocando hasta el final.
así mismo es, te entiendo perfectamente, es rudo lo que nos ha tocado, pero palante. Igual yo con @heroesanonimos batallando hasta donde pueda en estos lares caraqueños ;) :*
Como venezolana, cada línea me tocó.
La situación nos coloca en una encrucijada tremenda. Por una parte sabes que quedarse significa no llevar una vida en paz, digna. Pero por otra, si decides marcharte, piensas en tu familia, en los recuerdos. Entonces llegas a la conclusión que estés dónde estés tu corazón nunca se sentirá completo.
Es desolador :(
Ojalá nos alcance la vida para ver un cambio.
I feel I really want to write something but truly and honestly I have no words to say.
You are strong, you are brave and you're an inspiration to many. If it were me, I can't imagine... I don't know what I'd do. But most of all you have my respect... the way you write, I can hear your burning desire and want for change. I can feel your hope. Your messages/images are true, honest and raw... if only there were more people like you!
I hope and pray that all you deserve and more comes to you, your people and your land. And most of all... keep doing what you're doing... spread your message. xx
Aw thanks. I've been so emotional this year. So many loved ones have leaved. I just refuse to accept this is the end. I feel like I'm on a sinking Titanic.
And rightly so! I think you're more than entitled to feel emotional! It would be tough enough coping with loved ones, even harder without. But you're a woman on a mission... your heart and soul is invested, go with your gut and do what you feel is right, whatever that may be.
You are so strong, and this blog is so inspirational. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and story, glad to nominate this for ocd-resteem.
WOW! Thank you! It was a hard post to write! Glad you guys liked it.
A model patriot.
Thank you! It's been hard though. I wasn't born being so patriotic. I guess you really never appreciate what you have until it's been taken from you.
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