Hassan’s Journey: From Struggles to Resilience
Hassan, originally from Accra New Town, embarked on a life-changing journey in 2005, beginning with a decade-long stay in South Africa.
He worked hard, selling bicycles in Caprice before his travels took him across continents.
His path was filled with challenges, including deportations, asylum claims, and near-impossible odds.
From South Africa, he ventured to Europe with a European visa, passing through countries like Italy and Germany, where he faced homelessness and financial struggles.
Seeking better opportunities, he traveled to Sweden but found little solace.
Changing his date of birth in Sweden’s system landed him in trouble, and he was sent back to Ghana in 2013.
Despite the setback, he returned to South Africa briefly and continued his journey to Korea in 2015, where he sought asylum.
Hassan’s attempts to settle in Korea were unsuccessful, leading to deportation and further travels to Guatemala, Japan, and Mexico.
In 2016, he reached the U.S. border, where he endured 214 days in detention.
Although he initially claimed asylum by stating he was gay, his claim was denied. After two years in the U.S., facing deportation, he fled to Canada.
In Canada, Hassan sought asylum again, but his application faced rejection.
Just days before signing deportation forms, a Somali woman, who became his first wife, married him to help him stay.
Their marriage didn’t last, but they had one child together. Now divorced, Hassan continues to pay child support while rebuilding his life.
Despite years of hardships, including homelessness, joblessness, and deportations, Hassan finally secured his papers in Canada.
He now works in a moving company and sends goods back to Ghana to support his family.
Although his journey has been fraught with difficulty, Hassan remains resilient, embodying the spirit of perseverance.
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