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Marvin's Journey: A Family Torn Apart

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Help Bring Marvin Home!

This is one of the worst and most terrible things I’ve ever had to write.
Marvin is my husband, the father of my children, and the soul of our family. He’s been in America for over 10 years this is the only home he knows. But now he’s gone. Taken. Detained by ICE. And our family has been torn apart. Marvin was brought to this country as a child, alone and scared, after being trafficked here. He had no parents, no guidance just pain and confusion. And still, he tried to make the best of his life. He’s endured more than most people could imagine losing his father and brother to violence and grief, trying to survive in a place that didn’t always welcome him.
But somehow, despite everything, Marvin found joy. He found love. He built a life. He built our life. And is still building his own even starting a company so he can pay taxes.
He is a man who works hard. A man who protects his family with everything he has. A man who loves deeply and gives without question, even when he has little to give. And now, through no fault of his own, he’s been taken from us.
He didn’t come home one night. Just like that, everything changed. And now we’re left trying to pick up the pieces while navigating a system that doesn’t see the person he is the father, the husband, the survivor, the human being.
Because of our marriage, we no longer qualify for public benefits. And the cost to bring Marvin home—to fight for his freedom—is more than I can carry alone. It’s overwhelming. I’m trying to stay strong for my kids, but this pain, this fear, this emptiness…it’s too much some days. I’m asking for you to step in my shoes as a wife and mother . I’m asking for help from anyone who believes in love, in family, in second chances. Marvin doesn’t deserve to be in a cell. He deserves to be home, holding his kids, sitting at the table with us again, just living the life he fought so hard to build. If you can help donations, through sharing this, through prayer I would be so deeply grateful. I believe with all my heart that God hears our cries, and that through the kindness of others, He works miracles.

Please help bring Marvin home.

With love,
Lillian his wife

God said “ask and Ye shall receive!”
if needed i can provide evidence as well just email me.
Thanks for your support!
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