Teresa de Marcos de Paz

Age: 25

I am not a refugee - I grew up in Nebaj. But during the war they killed my only brother. My brother's child is 20 by now and since he is orphaned, he lives with us. I live with my parents - I'm separated from the father of my children.

Fabustino is 8 years old, Mario is 4, and Juanito here is 1 1/2. My only income comes from weaving, since I don't have a job. I don't receive government assistance. I only cultivate a little piece of land - the size of a garden.

I'd like to see us getting a break for a change...

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