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Hello, I'm really new to this. I figured I would need a lot of support, because nobody in my family or in my group of friends would understand me.
I'm a 22 year old student and almost a year ago I met one of the most amazing persons in my life. It's the most pure and unselfish love I've ever experienced. He makes smile everyday, he completes my life in just any way. I would give my life for him, but his biggest flaw is that he was never introduced to a religion, which means that he's not the great man of God my family envisioned for me. I love my family, and I know that they would never do anything to hurt me; they have always supported me, and they have raised me well, and although I was raised in a strongly Christian environment, I saw some flaws in it. I do have strong beliefs, and I believe in a relationship with your God more than a tradition. So, after so long, I confronted my family and I told them that I was so in love with this man; they turned their backs on me. I'm in the country as a student, I don't have a work permit yet, so what they are doing now is cutting me off. They decided to stop paying for my school and everything, forcing me in a way to either go back, do whatever I can to stay in the country or get married (and yes, I want to get married but not like this). I can't believe that my family is doing this. I don't think it's right. I'm feeling manipulated. I've heard so many people saying that if he loves me, he'll marry me so i can stay, but I wanted to do things the right way, I want to have a normal relationship and when time gets here, we'll get married... I feel betrayed, manipulated and heartbroken, and worst part is that I haven't told my boyfriend what I'm facing right now because I don't want to break his heart; he's so happy and due to past situations in his life he hasn't been like this in a long time! It breaks my heart to know that I'll break his... Posted on 10/14/09, 12:10 am |
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Did you ever step back and think why this is happening to you? Perhaps, your relationship is being tested for a reason. If you two can survive this, then you are meant to be.
I think that the best thing would be to talk to him about it. Not only does it show a remarkable amount of trust on your behalf, but he can help you in finding a solution. I've been through immigration and I can understand how stressful it can be. Have you gone in to talk to anyone in immigration? They are normally very helpful in there. They are the ones that can tell you what your options are and what you can do to stay in the country. Mostly, they would rather you stay in the country legally rather than being there illegally. It's sad that they don't recognize de facto relationships there. :o( 
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