Radio Episode 86: Forsaken: When everyone abandons you

<p>"A month after I had turned 15, my mother left for the United States in pursuit of a 21 year old man she met online; leaving behind myself, my brother, and sister to fend for ourselves with my grandmother. I’ve lived with my grandmother my whole life, but she’s always been old and frail; incapable of taking care of 3 young children. We all waited, eagerly anticipating my mother’s return after 3 months when her traveling visa would expire and we’d get to see her again.</p> <p>However, when she did return, it wasn’t to the happy family reunion I had expected. She loved being in America, and she loved being with him. She hadn’t even stayed two weeks before she was on a plane again returning to see him. We asked her to stay and she promised she would be back again after another 3 months. They got married on the eve of her 3 month expiration date and she gained permanent residency in the USA as a result of her marriage. It’s been 6 years and I haven’t seen her since.</p> <p><strong>Psalm 27:10</strong></p> <p><strong>Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close.</strong></p> <p>Tune in to listen to today's episode.</p> <p>Keep in the loop by signing to our GIGI Notes <a href= "https://www.gigigirlstories.com/contact/">HERE</a></p> <p><strong>DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE </strong></p> <p><strong>Hosts: Esther & Steph</strong></p> <p><strong>Mix & effects: Stephanie Giselle</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://music.apple.com/us/artist/francesca-battistelli/280141877"> <strong>Artist of the week: Francesca Battistelli</strong></a></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>email us: </strong><a href= "mailto:writegigi5@gmail.com">writegigi5@gmail.com</a></span></p> <p><strong>Write by post</strong></p> <p>GIGI Teen Radio</p> <p>PO BOX 6505 Upper Mt Gravatt QLD 4122</p> <p><a href="https://www.purple-planet.com/"><strong>music credit: Purple planet music</strong></a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.apraamcos.com.au/music-licences/select-a-licence/online-mini-licence"> <strong>All music played on the