Pouelinna Po

The election of former Vice President Joe Biden provides an opportunity to end the war against poor families waged by the Trump administration. President Trump sought to deny millions of Americans – including children – health care, food stamps and cash assistance. His policies ripped children from parents escaping poverty, violence and abuse in their home countries.

At my very first job, I remember being continually misgendered, sexually harassed and gaslighted while being exploited, paid under the table, expected to work overtime and never compensated for it, and continually asked to work when we were closed, on our own personal time. This was a minimum wage service job. For a long time, I was unaware of how we were being exploited. I just remember feeling constant fear, dread and exhaustion.

Dear God, Thank you for the care and love that you have bestowed upon my family and me. Thank you for allowing me to live a healthy life and to see your light once more. I appreciate all that you do for my family, my friends, myself, and the world. I apologize for my sins; the wrong things I do, see, hear, and say. I know I am a sinner. Please continue to take care of me and guide me as I write about your love and your holy scripture in my testimony. Amen.