Name: What's missing from the American immigrant narrative
Uploaded: 2020-04-21T14:55:25Z
Duration: 10 min 43 s
Description: Recounting her story of finding opportunity and stability in the US, Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez examines the flaws in narratives that simplify and idealize the immigrant experience -- and shares hard-earned wisdom on the best way to help those around us. "Our world is one that flourishes when different voices come together," she says.

Recounting her story of finding opportunity and stability in the US, Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez examines the flaws in narratives that simplify and idealize the immigrant experience -- and shares hard-earned wisdom on the best way to help those around us. "Our world is one that flourishes when different voices come together," she says.

Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez: What's missing from the American immigrant narrative

What's missing from the American immigrant narrative

Emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and survival, drawing on the metaphor of securing one's oxygen mask first in times of crisis.

Navigating American dreams and harsh realities, an immigrant reflects on personal and family struggles amidst societal narratives.

Oxygen mask metaphor underscores self-care in adversity, teaching that securing one's stability aids in supporting others effectively.