#WeAreMigrants Feature: Marilyn C. in the United Kingdom

"...know your real goal. Do it one at a time, stick to it, and don't give up. Always pray too." - Marilyn C.

Marilyn C.

United Kingdom

full time housewife age group: 30to 39 years old

1. WHAT’S THE MAIN REASON THAT YOU BECAME A MIGRANT OR MIGRANT WORKER?

Because of financial problems, poverty is the reason

2. WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST MOMENT AS A MIGRANT THIS 2021?

Proudest moment [was] when I got my own property and also I became a mom this 2021. I'm proud because despite of the situation we are doing fine.

3. WHAT IS YOUR MESSAGE OF ENCOURAGEMENT OR EMPOWERMENT FOR MIGRANTS AROUND THE WORLD?

Before you go work as a Domestic Worker, know your real goal. Do it one at a time, stick to it, and don't give up. Always pray too.

4. WHO IS SOMEONE IN YOUR MIGRANT COMMUNITY WHO HAS SUPPORTED OR INSPIRED YOU THIS YEAR?

I'm inspired [by Ate] Marisa who doesn't stop helping Migrant workers who run away from the abusive employer, despite the situation this 2021.

This feature is one of the entries to our #WeAreMigrants Contest - in celebration of International Migrants Day 2021.

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