Building a Beginning: This Is My Way

At twelve years old, I realized something terrifying-my future in Cuba was already written for me, and it was a dead end. In a place where dreams were luxuries no one could afford, I refused to accept the life that was waiting for me. So, I made a choice that would change everything.

This is my story-a raw and honest journey of leaving behind the only home I knew, people who I love and the friends who made my days bearable. It's about crossing borders, both physical and mental, navigating the loneliness of a new world, and battling the frustration of a language barrier that made me feel invisible.

But it's also about growth. About the hunger to learn, to succeed, to prove that I was more than just another immigrant kid trying to survive. From struggling to understand a single word in English to becoming an excellent student, my journey in America was not just about adapting-it was about thriving.

This is not a fairy tale. There's no perfect ending-because my story is still being written. And if you've ever felt stuck, lost, or like you were meant for more, maybe this book will help you write yours too