Rosales, Carmen; Garcia, Delia (mother/daughter). 204 Main Street, Wichita, 2009-11-09T14:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY005956

Interview Description

Delia interviews her mom about being adopted, reuniting with her 17 siblings, and her brain aneurysm.

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13:44 Carmen had a brain aneurysm. Her heard the doctor telling her daughters that she had a 2% chance of survival.

15:43 Today Carmen can vote for her daughter in the state legislature. She cries every time she votes. Her father, Ralph, would have loved voting for Delia. He thought it was a privilege and would dress up every time he went to vote.

23:35 Carmen's father cracked under the pressure of raising a large family in Texas and fearing immigration. He abandoned the family, and Delia was adopted by a family friend.

27:59 Carmen's biological mother, Socorro, used to take her to be babysat by her adopted mother, Connie, in Texas. Connie didn't always tell Carmen the truth about her history as she grew up.

29:57 Delia called her biological abuelita Socorro when her mother had her aneurism. She broke down and apologized to Delia. Delia realizes the truth is no longer important. Her family history has made her sensitive to immigration issues in the community.