Hello, my name is Olga Lidia,

I’m currently living in Mexico after being deported from the United States on Christmas Eve, 2024.

As many of you can imagine, this journey has been incredibly difficult — not just for me, but for my children and loved ones who have been affected by this sudden change.

Just one month after my deportation, I made the life-changing decision to bring (2) of my (3) U.S.-born children to live with me here in Mexico. I (I believe that every child deserves to have their parents close) — but with that decision came a lot of sorrow, especially having to uproot them from the only home and life they had ever known.

One of the most difficult part of our journey is that my daughter’s Quinceañera is just around the corner — only a year after our move.

After everything she has endured, I knew she deserved to be celebrated.

When I was first taken into ICE custody, it took a heavy toll on her. She had to grow up overnight — stepping into the role of becoming the “woman” of the house, all while grieving my absence.

She balanced school, cared for her disabled grandmother, and helped raise her two brothers.

Now that we are in Mexico, the idea of her Quinceañera has been difficult to navigate. Her friends, most of her family, and her entire childhood are still in the U.S. At first, we talked about having her Quinceañera here with me in Mexico. But deep down, I could knew she was only trying to protect my feelings.

After many heartfelt conversations, I helped her realize that this day is about her — her happiness, her joy, and her future. As parents, we make sacrifices, and if there's one thing I know, it's that she deserves a day filled with love, laughter, and the people who have been part of her journey.

So, I’ve made the decision to host her quinceañera in the United States.

However, I do want to be open and share that I am going through a very difficult time, emotionally and mentally.

So, I've decided to give myself sometime before speaking about the traumatic events that have led to the separation from my children, and the challenges we’ve faced that have taken a significant toll on me. I’m working every day to heal, but right now, I am struggling to stay afloat financially and emotionally.

I know time waits for no one and I’ve been encouraged by so many of you to start this GoFundMe and ask for help.

Her big day is in 5 months away — January — and any donation, big or small, will make a huge difference. It would mean the world to me and my daughter to give her the celebration she truly deserves.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading, supporting, and being part of this special moment. Your support goes further than you may ever know. May God bless you and multiply every kindness you’ve shown.

With love,

Olga Lidia