Oral History of Edith, interviewed by Marina López, 13 August, 2019

Oral History of Edith, interviewed by Marina López, 13 August, 2019

Edith (b. 1967) was born in Mendoza, Argentina and lived there until 2001 when, like thousands of compatriots affected by the economic crisis, she decided to leave the country. She arrived in the United States with the help of good friends who were in South Carolina. She only had her three children and the hope of a better life. She settled in North Charleston where she has resided since then. In the interview, Rivamar talks about the process of learning to function in a strange community, how she was able to put an end to the abusive relationship she had with her children's father and how she learned to survive and thrive as a single mother. She tells about the different jobs she has done and her family's strategies to get ahead. She is grateful and proud of her children. Finally, Rivamar reflects on the evolution of local organizations in which immigrants congregate and advocate for their rights.

Edith (1967) nació en Mendoza, Argentina donde vivió hasta el año 2001 cuando al igual que miles de compatriotas afectados por la crisis económica decidió dejar el país. Llegó a Estados Unidos con la ayuda de unos amigos que estaban en Carolina del Sur. Solo traía a sus tres hijos y la esperanza de una vida mejor. Se estableció en North Charleston donde ha residido desde entonces. En la entrevista Rivamar cuenta acerca del proceso de aprender a desenvolverse en una comunidad extraña, como pudo terminar la relación abusiva que vivía con el padre de sus hijos y como aprendió a sobrevivir y prosperar como madre sola. Cuenta acerca de los diferentes trabajos que ha realizado y las estrategias de su familia para salir adelante. Se manifiesta agradecida y orgullosa de sus hijos. Finalmente, Rivamar reflexiona acerca de la evolución de las organizaciones locales en las que los inmigrantes se congregan y abogan por sus derechos.

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Charleston (S.C.)

81 minutes

Marina López

Edith

North Charleston, South Carolina