I got a call from my lawyer...

This video is emotional and intense, and maybe dramatic to some people. I honestly filmed it and didn't want to watch it again because it's so scary to be so vulnerable and know that so many people may watch you. But I refuse to stay angry about this stuff, I rather use my platform to do some good. As sad as this video may seem, this is actually GOOD.
♡ XO Gabriela
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[@Valerie-vu8yr]

I FEEL THIS 10000000% SISTER, I CRIED SO MANY HAPPY TEARS WHEN MY TIME CAME, I WAITED OVER 20 YEARS 😭 & others just don’t get it unless they’re in similar shoes. SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!

[@thegabrielabandy]

wow that's incredible, you fought the good fight! congrats to you too (:

[@MagdalineJanet]

This topic is truly truly so important & I'm happy you're here talking about it! I'll always support you girl!!

[@thegabrielabandy]

THANK YOU

[@mayritabella]

I can’t wait till my moment comes. I’ve been renewing my daca for years. Been in this country for 30 years. Never loose hope 🙌🏽🙏

[@rubycastaneda]

This topic hits home. I wish you nothing but the best!! You’re a strong, beautiful lady. Love you Bandy!! 🤍🤍🤍

[@thegabrielabandy]

thank you!!! and LOVE YOU BACK

[@alyssaortiz9888]

No girl, not dramatic!!!!!! I could never even relate to this, but wow the way this touched me.. I am so happy for you 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@thegabrielabandy]

thank you so much!

[@isabellapalmese]

Thank you for being so strong and sharing your story. I honestly began following you because you were the first Honduras influencer I came across. Congratulation on this huge milestone 💙

[@christianabanegas5687]

I'm so happy to see that someone like you exist in this world. And I don't even know what you do I was just following a fellow hondurean. Watching this and hearing it I realized that Honduras still has hope that it still has great people. You're an amazing woman.

[@MagdalineJanet]

Thank you for being honest & vulnerable with us! You're truly an inspiration to women & Latinas especially Central Americans. Thank you so much for being you ❤️🇭🇳

[@thegabrielabandy]

I appreciate you🥺

[@kayyemmohh]

As a DACA recipient myself who came here as a child I felt every minute of this. I am ugly crying so bad lmao thank you for sharing this amazing news and being so vulnerable. 💜

[@Offthebeatenpath.]

Wow, thank you for sharing your story My husband is from Ukraine and when he got his green card he was ecstatic, understandably. I love your videos and appreciate your authenticity!

[@cristyjohnson1790]

Wow Gabby!!! I’m legit crying happy tears for you😭 Coming from Honduras and having Daca I 100% understand what you’re going through. Just hang in there 😥 God got you🙏🏾

[@thegabrielabandy]

thank you!!!! only the ones who've experienced it can relate

[@KatLop2310]

This is so relatable. I moved to the US at the age of 11 in the summer of 2003 illegally. I’ll be 30 in a few days and 5 years in the process of adjusting and after those years and thousands of dollars I still don’t have a solution. My best years were spent living in fear. I feel like I have PTSD from it because I can’t talk about without crying. I’m just glad we’re not alone. Congratulations Gabby ❤️🇭🇳

[@thegabrielabandy]

im sorry you had to experience this, we are another type of STRONG. I hope you can find a solution, you deserve it

[@elvisescobar4157]

So happy for you! And jealous! But mostly happy! I’m on the same boat. And hopefully one day I’ll get that same call. Proud of you and your accomplishments! Keep going and let this next chapter bring you many blessings! 🙏🏻❤️

[@thegabrielabandy]

that jealousy is real, I've felt it too when it's happened for others!! Dios te lo dara tambien

[@gabrielavillalobos3744]

Gaby CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I think a lot of people like you and I know what it feels like to be treated different, to be humiliated, to be put aside and think less of us. It is horrible, BUT GOD IS GOOD AND AMAZING!!! ❤️

[@isajimenez614]

I’m literally in tears. Porque yo también vine de honduras at 8 illegally. & still in the same position. And it’s so hard for people to understand. I can’t wait for this to happen to me 🥺❤️ I pray about it almost everyday & even dream to go back to Honduras. Pero algún día I’ll be back and be able to come back.

[@thegabrielabandy]

un dia amiga!! keep going, I wish the same thing for you!

[@andreacruz2575]

I really really feel you girl. I went trough the same thing u did and I really feel your happiness. No one that has experienced being an immigrant coming to this country as a young age, and having so many obstacles just because u don't have the piece of paper is the worst .. so I understand how excited and free your feeling right now Congratulations 👏

[@normamarin3611]

My daughter is 1/2 hondureña. This resonates so deep with every Latina/Latino. I’m proud of you! We all are! Que vivan los LATINOSSS!!! 🇲🇽🇭🇳

[@thegabrielabandy]

muchas gracias. 🙏 ☺️

[@natalielagunas9037]

THAT’S GOD!!!!!!! Thank you so much for being vulnerable enough to share your story. It’s truly inspiring and I am soooooo happy for you!!! Congratulations ✨ keep being your authentic self 💙 🇭🇳

[@thegabrielabandy]

thank you so much!! it makes me happy to see people receive this so well

[@bebapena4686]

OMG you are a strong young woman. Your pure heart/love regarding your parents is going to open all doors 💜.

[@serendipity8487]

Im so happy for you, i can’t imagine the feeling of relief you must feel !!! It’s so empowering to hear your story and to see that despite your struggles , you’re not that bitter person you don’t want to be, because you’re not ! Such a beautiful person inside and out ❤️

[@wendymendez8524]

Gracias por compartir, muchas gracias, cada persona tienen sus propias batallas,, esa es la tuya,!! Pero gracias por todo

[@sandyettevi]

I’m 25 now and it’s been 22 years waiting for me and my mom and I’m still holding onto hope 😃 happy for you ❤️

[@thegabrielabandy]

wow, hang in there!!

[@BlackShinobi.]

This hit hard I’m 26 and a guy and I went through the same thing in HS. Not to mention I live in San Diego 15 mins from the border. When I turned 18 everyone I knew was going to TJ to party and I would always have to make excuses on why I couldn’t go until I told a “friend“ I couldn’t, and his response was “nooooo not you”. As a guy you have an ego and pride but that broke me. I’m so happy for your green card situation I got that same call a couple months ago and they told us about a 2 year wait. I hope there is a path to citizenship for all the dreamers out there who don’t have paperwork pending like us. God bless everyone

[@thegabrielabandy]

I'm glad to hear you got the call too! And all the dreamers and hard working people truly do deserve it.

[@mayrasrivas]

DACA here as well . Came to the USA when I was 12 y.o. It’s so hard to apply to colleges when you can’t even get financial aid 😩😩😩. I’ve been going to community college and still am working towards my nursing degree 😭😭😭 . I am paying out pf pocket and it is hard ! I’m sure I am Not the only one ! But seeing others who are going to the same daily struggles shows me it is okay to sometimes just cry it out . Loved your story !

[@Nini-zw6en]

I don’t know you but wow I gotta thank you so much for putting this video out. As an illegal immigrant that’s trying to become a influencer (since I can’t get a normal job) I truly feel everything you said throughout the video. You just inspired me to work hard and not let this defeat me. Been depressed for the past few weeks because of all the obstacles we get just because we don’t have papers. You just motivated me to not give up, please please post more videos about it. Thank you for this raw but beautiful video. God bless you. You should do a series about this topic since a lot of us don’t know how to get started on the daca or how to get paid thru social media without a bank account..

[@Nini-zw6en]

This video just made me cry so much. It’s nice to know you’re not alone, comforting to know you’re not the only one that’s been in that situation it just gives me hope and motivation to keep working hard.

[@emilylawandy834]

You’re so brave for sharing this, Gabriella! Good things will keep on coming ❤️ I wish you nothing but the best

[@thegabrielabandy]

thank you!

[@bellatajolly9047]

Contratulations! Such a testimony on not letting defeat take over and replacing it with gratitude! Thank you for being so transparent and authentic! ❤️❤️❤️

[@thegabrielabandy]

gratitude always helps me let go of the anger, and I rather live that way than let resentment take over

[@yuliethchavez7812]

I’m currently going through that transition graduating from high school and I’m getting lots of doors slammed in my face but I’ll eventually find a way out thank you for opening up and giving me hope.I’m so happy for you 🇭🇳🇭🇳🇭🇳

[@lilbrvtt4801]

Gabriela you are a strong woman!! a lot of us have being through situations like yours and its so irritating when people will makes us feel less and use our weaknesses as a weapon to hurt us and staying humble and grateful is the best thing you can do, trust me this type of people are not happy within themselves and jealousy blinds them but guess what what goes around comes around and they will get what they deserve eventually. CRY YOURSELF OUT its okay MORE BLESSINGS WILL COME YOUR WAY !! 🙏

[@Nicolle-bv3su]

I’m not going going to give out my whole story but all I can say is that I needed this. Thank you & God bless you🤍

[@jisselagomez2614]

Thank you for being so transparent I love that! You are my admiration people just don’t know how hard it is keep going. I love you

[@anarelyfigueroapineda]

This made me tear up because I felt the exact same way when I was younger growing up my parents brought me to the US when I was in Kindergarten.It was hard wrapping my head around that I remember a time where all my friends were going on field trips to see where they wanted to go for college and I did the same for a school got super inspired even spoke with the counselor I remember him telling me as soon as the “Are you a citizen?”question came up he said Um unless you have a rich uncle somewhere that can pay you wouldn’t be able to come to this school.. I will keep supporting you in anything you do seriously appreciate you speaking up for the Latino community

[@motherof2746]

Thank you to being OPEN to this Topic! ONLY the ones that have being thru this will UNDERSTAND all the sacrifices we went thru to get here!! Lots of ignorant people ask why we can’t get papers not knowing how HARD IT IS! 😭 it’s not just from one day to the other 🙄 we all came here for a better living but it’s hard AF! 🥺When you come here as a child you are clueless of what your status is🥺 until you grow up and realize you are here illegally 😭 and that we can’t have the same rights as someone that is! 😔 I identify myself with you when I graduated high school and I didn’t have a clue of what I was going to do! I was an A student as well but I couldn’t apply to any college because of my STATUS! And I still CAN’T! 😭 but very soon with God’s Will, I will be a Resident🙏🏽 being here for 34 yrs and I can finally be able to return to my native Country 🇲🇽 being UNDOCUMENTED is stressful and scary because we live under FEAR! not knowing what our destiny will be in the FUTURE! Thank you for making this kind of videos and I hope more people are aware of all the obstacles that we are PRIVATE from!! Keep shining!! ✨✨

[@GiPsY232]

Thank you for sharing and putting this out for the world. My mom came illegally from Honduras to give her kids a better future than what she had, and she’s always been my hero for that but she never really talked about it because she felt that way you felt and and thank you cause I want people to not look down on that, but to be proud! Cause I am so fucking proud and gratefully her and for her strengths to keep pushing! ♥️

[@MissGreenEyesss]

You’re so special, brave and strong to share and be so vulnerable and raw about something so private and personal to you. I want to thank you for taking your platform and sharing your personal life that will help others to get through and relate to your experience and feelings, and bring more awareness. We love you and thank you so much. Congratulations on this amazing news! More life and blessing baby❤️❤️💐 keep going strong!!

[@rarizaga32]

Your honesty and vulnerability is very admiring. Thank you for being brave and sharing your story. May God continue to bless you and fulfill those desires and dreams!Congratulations on the amazing news!!

[@marlendelrio8603]

Truly so happy for you, God bless you. Every part of your story is my older brothers story. I know how much this means to you, that’s amazing news! I hope god continues to bless you in beautiful ways❤️ THERES NO LIMITS ANYMORE, the sky is yours, reach high, accomplish everything you’ve dreamt of 🦋

[@carlossoria8798]

I didn’t know you were going through this during high school but thanks for sharing . Glad to hear your good news and finally feel some relief . It must have been hard thinking about all this everyday. Sending much love !

[@rubyvazquez1014]

This is the Latino experience 1 of many sister we love you for sharing 🇭🇳🇭🇳🇭🇳

[@sindirodriguez1030]

I came here when I was 8 from El Salvador. I too remember being coached to remember the Mexican national anthem, the flag emblems, the colors, walking for hours through the night and hiding from vehicles. Recently, I was advised from my lawyer to do advance parole and I came upon your videos since I wanted to know what to expect. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@dallyhernandez687]

Crying w u ! Can’t relate more.

[@daranjo1836]

On God & your hard work! Sending you the biggest hug and love!!!! Wow. Thank you for sharing this. I think I can speak for the community, we feel so so close to you right now & we love you so much. ❤️ keep hustling & know we support you!!

[@VLJonesSrOnline]

This came up in my recommended video. I'm glad your prayers have been answered. Sister Gabriel, Peace & Many Blessings!!

[@marthaalvarez8893]

How were you able to get it?!

[@VeroHMartinez]

I’m currently in process of applying for AP and your story is inspiring me to be strong. Thank you for sharing

[@crissvalencia3560]

Soy nueva por tu canal y rn verdad me conmovio tu historia 😢 animos linda Dios nunk nos desampara

[@thegabrielabandy]

NUNCA. El siempre nos ayuda

[@giselperez9127]

Thank you ! Gracias por hacer este video! I felt 😢everything you said and how you felt in high school not knowing what to do next what college was going to accept you or how you were going to pay for college I went through all of that! Please share some details on how we can apply for green card I have daca and I hope one day I have a green card other people can judge because they have no idea of what we go through and it’s not because we don’t want to follow laws but because there’s no law that support us , ❤anyways keep doing this type of videos Gabriela! Just know I’m proud of you! And always believe in your self! And remember everything happens for a reason don’t feel you didn’t Persue a career you wanted and now it’s too late just keep going god has a plan for you 🙏 god bless you!

[@Merrynibby]

I am soo glad that I found your channel but when I saw your first video I was like oh my goshhhhh she’s soooo pretty ❤ after knowing about your journey I respect you more and well done beauty ❤❤❤❤ more power to you

[@miriamm909]

May God bless you always! Thank you for being bold enough to share your story! You are definitely paving the way for Latinas, we are so proud!! There’s a fire within us we are so strong!❤️

[@raaasta7075]

I loved this and I LOVE THIS FOR YOU!!!! Sheesh I've never been so happy for someone I don't know lol but your story your life, it's....amazing! You've gone through it and it hurts but your battle that long long fight you put in will finally be over

[@margaritao8306]

Congratulations you well deserve it ♥️ god is good always looking out for us . Stay strong . So happy for you can’t wait for the special moment my self 🙌🏽 so crazy how far we all have came and how we all have different stories to say makes me want to cry 😢

[@lorenarobledo3032]

So happy for you ✨ ✨ this brought to sad but then happy tears 🤍 congratulations wishing the best.

[@dacewillow]

Wowwwww thank you so much for sharing your honest truth because people NEED to hear you!

[@analivaldez]

Thank you for being vulnerable Gabriela!!

[@kiyparadise]

So happy for you Gabby! #HappyTears ♥️♥️♥️

[@mariaelizabeth7933]

Congratulations love ❤️❤️❤️ you have been so strong and the time is finally here ❤️

[@jorgellerenas5290]

All heart, I'm so happy for you, may you have many more blessings

[@ItsCalixBeauty]

You are such an inspiration Gaby! Thank you for sharing your story with us ❤️

[@christinagonzalez3631]

Awww congrats!!! I’m so happy for you! 🤍🤍🥲

[@Sofiaa514]

So so happy for you, thank you for being vulnerable with us to share your story. Blessings Gaby

[@quietstormscd]

congratulations. continued blessings and positive vibes!!!!

[@gwenie3079]

I’m so happy for you !!! You deserve everything you have worked your ass off to achieve and more. & I believe you will find a way to help others and so much more 🙌🏻♥️🙏🏻

[@thegabrielabandy]

thank you!!

[@purplebutterflikisses]

I’m Happy for you! I understand you frustration, pain and Happiness!! I have best Friends who have gone through the things you have!! I can’t Even imagine!! Next year will be here before you know it!! 🙏🏽💜

[@sydneystewart8630]

Thank you for sharing this. You are truly an inspiration for me

[@sandrajohnsonmoreno5762]

Thank you for getting the conversation alive. ❤️❤️

[@stephaniepm4020]

Thank you for sharing your story ❤️ Wishing you so many more blessings!!! Congratulations! 💫

[@aniarodriguez1889]

So genuinely happy for you🥺🥺🥺😭🤧 Can't wait till the day I can finally go see my parents and siblings and nieces and nephews I haven't even met. I've been here in the US since I was 8, till now 26. With a 2 year old son. Can't wait to even take my son and show him my roots. I remember everything from Mexico. Being poor but also being the happiest kid in the streets... no one knows the struggle and how hard working we are. ALL IMMIGRANTS can relate❣🤎 congratulations babygirl 🥰

[@sendycanela8706]

God is so good 🥲 Sending you a hug. And may God continue to bless you and your family.

[@andreabriseno7756]

OMG!!!!! CONGRATS😭😭😭😭😭😭💓💓💓💓 you deserve it bbg !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM SO HAPPY !!! Remember God will never and has never left you alone , he loves you 🥺💓 GOOD THINGS ARE COMING 💜💜😘😘

[@kimberlymonge95]

Soo happy for you and thank you for sharing your story 💓

[@nickii_honey]

I miss the podcast!!! Keep going girl we love your content! 💕💕💕

[@teresamurillo4581]

Thank you for sharing your story ! ❤️🥺 I am so happy for you !!❤️❤️❤️

[@Ayvp_]

I’m so happy for you. I can relate to your situation 100% 😔 How were you able to do it with no documentation? Only DACA? Was it through marriage?

[@krazzd1]

I am truly happy happy for you, you deserve it girl! Mucho animo y exito para ahora y el futuro. :D

[@ayesha-bq3oz]

my heart is so full and happy for you

[@jeanettem5300]

So happy for you!! You deserve it and so much more ❤️

[@shantallperez7972]

Congratsss!!!… todo llega al que sabe esperar🤗 saludos desde Panamá🇵🇦 luv your content btw

[@traceythomas5222]

Sending you so much love from South Africa 🇿🇦. Keep on talking about this !

[@fatimarazon8407]

You got me bawling. Fuck that landlord. I’m so happy for you Gabriela! And college isn’t too late 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@dLaflaka88]

I’m very happy for you Gaby. May God bless you y siga dando mucho trabajo y cumpliendo tus metas. Ojalá lo puedas hacer en español ya que hay muchos latinos con DACA que también te siguen. Bendiciones

[@leirymiranda9989]

Im so happy for you. ♥️

[@elizabethguerrero9849]

Congratulations! ❤️ thank you for speaking about your situation, I also have DACA and it is still hard to do all the things you want to do. This was god blessing you with this gift that a lot of us immigrants don’t get , keep working hard and never give up don’t forget where you come from 🥺❤️. This truly hit me and I know some day I will be lucky to say this as well. #DREAMERS #DACA

[@kellylopez6022]

Felicitaciones! Exactamente hoy veo tú video y me siento de igual manera q tú en ese momento!… gracias a Dios!!! Por esa enorme bendición q obtuviste! Un enorme abrazo! ☺️ Espero en Dios una respuesta positiva para mi proceso también!!! Y gracias por esos tipos de videos, porq muchos hablan de ese tema pero realmente somos escuchados¿?! No lo creo!, Pero creo q contigo es diferente porq tienes un espacio enorme para influir y ver q este tema nos afecta realmente! Gracias nuevamente por hablar de ello!!!

[@carmelitaf.8580]

Amazing! Sending positive vibes your way! Keep your head up and keep doing amazing things! 💖

[@edenabdool4847]

You go girl god has you covered

[@crystal.partida]

So happy for you🥺 ily ♥️

[@karinagissel]

I’m sooo happy for you mama. 💓💓

[@verocas18]

Your school memory. It made me realize that very early on I felt defeated on anything after high school. So I only ever made it my goal to graduate from high school. I never excelled because what was the point. I was going to do some sort of odd job until I would eventually get deported but at least the high school diploma from the u.s. and maybe it could get me a good job in my country. I never dreamed big enough.

[@carolinawilliams7201]

Im so happy for you!!!!

[@lonewolfnh89]

You overcame a shit ton. You should be proud of yourself. To excel to the life you have now given the uncertainty of your status is something your kids kids will be proud of. Also college is overrated. My biochem degree only gave me a 50k debt and no decent paying job. I worked at Amazon this past winter and I counted 13 people with college degree working at a fulfillment center. But if u do decide to be a lawyer then college will always be there. Take it easy on yourself.

[@liliananunez6228]

That’s so amazing!!! Congratulations 😭 this is my dream for my mom too

[@fatimarazon8407]

You got me out here bawling. Fuck that landlord. I had friends in college who were undocumented & daca recepients I could never imagine life without them. Congrats Gabriela! So happy for you. College isn’t too late 🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@Abe.-]

Wow definitely a sad story Gabriela I’m so happy that you are getting your green card remember there is always light at the end of the tunnel and that God is always mysterious and helps you in ways you wouldn’t think so proud of you and how far you come

[@yanesol7673]

Hoy vi tu video, y lloré contigo porque te escucho y es exactamente lo que pasa con mi hija que tiene Daca . Te felicito por tu valentía de contar todo esto. Felicidades por tu green card may god bless you!

[@melimercedes]

Congratulations beautiful ♥️

[@alejandroromero7290]

Llevo un año viviendo en españa,buscando la forma y manera de superarme y ayudar un poco a mi familia like everyone,pero es una puta mierda ver cómo todo crecen y tu solo te estancas intentando buscar un trabajo en lugares donde te tratan mal,donde tienes jefes nada conscientes y que corres el riesgo de que no te paguen como me ha pasado,donde cualquier persona se cruza la calle solo por verte tu color de piel,donde no puedes hablar y ser libre.

[@leilanombre9369]

Hi! If you still want to be a lawyer or go to go college, it’s never too late! I say go for it! ITS NEVER TOO LATE!

[@sandyhuerta3613]

So amazing !!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@aylindoblado8262]

Love youu Gabrielaaaa

[@lizzcruz4482]

I feel every word have you said. As you, I'm an honduran immigrant in Spain, in this country we're treat like shit. The only choice to work we have, is being a maid. Most people in this situation are waiting 3 years to can be have a labor residence and can jump to USA because here we can't have any option to be better. I' m so happy for you and I hope that I can said this words as you in a couple years.