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Immigrant Journal Project

By Giza21
  • Birth/Early Childhood

    Birth/Early Childhood
    In the broad spectrum of things, my birth wasn't that important. I was born to a drug addicted father and a mother who died when I was 2. From an early age I was independent in the bad part of London.
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    Early Life in London

  • I Begin "Work"

    I Begin "Work"
    Supporting myself on my own in my teen years led me to develop, lets say, some extra skills. At the age of 15 I knew that the working world was bent against women. There was no place for me here. I seemed destined to starve. Until I discovered my true calling. Most girls sold pasteries or ribbon or that sort of thing at 15. I sold my body. I got more pay than those apprentice secretaries ever did.
  • I Come To America

    I Come To America
    This immigrant station is crowded and filthy. I can't think here. I finally got out of that wretched place called London. Now I'm here in the city of opportunity. I'll find work somewhere. I always do. New York CIty is a big enough place. I'll find my way. I always do. There are screaming children and confused women and brusque men and hopeful teenagers all crowded into this place they call Ellis Island.
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    Life in New York City

  • My New Job

    My New Job
    I'm back at what I do best. I found a house in a relatively good part of the city. Unlike the slums and brothels on the other side, we run a fully functioning business here. I live in a decent house with about 10 other girls and our leader, the mistress. The mistress organises the jobs we take and the wages we get paid. My roomate's name is Amelia. Her eyes look like saphires. Amelia is the one who brought me here. She stands out in a crowd with her short red hair and pale face. She's beautiful.
  • Amelia

    Amelia
    Amelia and I work on the same schedule, so we spend our off hours together. Often times we are exhausted after a full day of customers. When that is the case, we just lie there together on one of the plush feather beds in our room. Amelia is the smartest girl I know. Her mind is as beautiful as her body. I sometimes lay there for hours, listening to her sweet voice.
  • The Busy Season

    The Busy Season
    Work is hectic and crazy. We get a large number of customers during the holiday season, because the men are more often than not drunk. I get a large part of the business, because they're attracted to my "exotic" accent. No matter how busy we are, I always find time to spend with Amelia. I think I love her. And I'm not afraid to admit it.
  • Together.

    Together.
    Amelia and I are officially together. Of course, we cannot share that with anyone else. It'd be bad for business. Our love is our little secret. Through all of these years of selling my body to so many strangers, I've sold my heart to one. Amelia.