The Story of Tawheeda: Why One Young Immigrant Left America for Freedom in Canada
Release Date: 06/23/2025
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info_outlineThis is the story of Tawheeda, an Afghan-American immigrant who bravely navigated the challenges of growing up undocumented in rural America and ultimately decided to relocate to Canada. Tawheeda's journey encompasses her childhood struggles with bullying and identity, as well as the emotional impact of DACA. Her story is one of resilience and reflection. She discusses the pain of feeling overlooked in a country she considered home and the bravery required to begin anew across the border.
Currently residing in Canada, Tawheeda is the co-founder of Onward, a volunteer-based organization dedicated to supporting Dreamers in their pursuit of freedom and stability outside the United States. Her journey highlights not only immigration but also healing, reclaiming her voice, and fostering a vibrant community where policy is insufficient. This episode offers an unfiltered examination of identity, resistance, and establishing one's place in the world despite legal status limitations.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- How it feels to grow up undocumented in rural America
- The emotional toll and limitations of DACA
- Why Tawheeda decided to leave the U.S. for Canada
- The cultural and personal cost of assimilation after 9/11
- What it means to rebuild your life in a new country
- The founding story and mission of Onward
- How immigrant children reconcile rage, guilt, and gratitude
- The importance of community when policy fails
- Lessons on healing and intergenerational understanding
- What it takes to move forward with purpose, not fear
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