Leaving Home

by Ashley Moxo ’25

 

Best heard with high volume with earphones.

Translation:

Hello, mom?

Yeah, I’m okay.

No, it’s not too cold.

Yes, mom … I’m okay.

I love you, mom.  Bye.

Background:

My parents immigrated to the U.S. almost 20 years ago. During my time here at Smith, I often think of them. While it was hard to get adjusted to this new environment, I wonder how much harder it was for them to leave home forever and move to a new country with different customs and language.

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