Resettling the West

Segment: Triny's story

Triny Lopez: I was born in San Simeon in Trazcala, in a town southeast of Mexico City. My parents still live there; I have been here for 9 years.

Josefina: Triny, since you left, I haven't stopped waiting for you. I love you so much. No matter how far away you are, your room is here and I am keeping it nice for you.

Triny Lopez: I want my children to be professionals better than me, better than my parents. Whenever possible, I send money to my parents, it's an obligation, isn't it? Life there is very hard but my parents do own their own home.

Josefina: It's pretty sad, don't you think, to have nine children and to end up alone? I miss my children a lot. Triny wants to do the best she can for her children; she wants to move ahead. Life is very hard here.