#1751 - Being Apart

#1751 - Being Apart

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The holidays are a time when families come together—but not everybody has the fortune to be close to their families. Actress Diane Guerrero speaks about living through the trauma of her parents being deported when she was a teenager, and dealing with the fear and loneliness of growing up without them. We also hear from Berta Hinojosa (our host, Maria’s mom) as well as a father that stays in touch with his son by doing homework with him over Skype. Plus, what happens when you do reunite with your family, and it’s not what you expected?