Gabriela Guzmán

Help Bring Manuel Home to His Family My heart is broken writing this. My husband Manuel is everything to us—he is a loving father, a devoted partner, and a man who has always worked hard to give our family a better life. He is kind, humble, and always the one making us smile, even during the hardest times. Right now, our lives have been turned upside down. Manuel was suddenly detained after a police officer called ICE, and he is now being held at Moshannon Valley Center. From one moment to the next, our family was torn apart. I never imagined I would have to face something like this, especially not while caring for our baby girl. Our daughter was born at just 23 weeks, and she has special medical needs (G tube) . She needs constant care, attention, and love. Manuel has always been there for her for us and now his absence has left a pain that I can’t even put into words. Every day without him feels hard. I am trying to stay strong for our daughter, but the truth is, I feel overwhelmed, scared, and alone. I am not just fighting emotionally—I am also struggling to keep up with everything on my own while making sure my baby gets the care she needs. The stress, the fear, and the uncertainty are something I wouldn’t wish on anyone. We are asking for your help because we truly cannot do this alone. We need support to pay for a lawyer who can fight for Manuel and help bring him back home where he belongs—with his family. Every donation, no matter how small, brings us one step closer to being reunited. If you are unable to donate, please share our story. Your support, your prayers, and your kindness mean more than you can imagine during this painful time. I still believe there are good people in this world. Thank you for taking the time to read our story and for helping us hold on to hope. Please help us bring Manuel home.