ITEMS PACKED

J (who's name will be kept anonymous) fled Venezuela with her two daughters, Gaby and Cami, who were 3 and 7 at the time, in response to threats directed at her family due to her husband's opposition to the government. The family is currently seeking political asylum in the United States. Believing she would return in a matter of months, J only packed a few items. Click on each item to learn more about why she decided to bring each along her journey.