Story by Rayane Lima from Maranhão

Born in Maranhao in 1989, Rayane Lima has been writing her own story. A daughter of humble parents, she remembers all the hardships her family went through. During school, Rayane had to share her belongings with her sister, even sharing a notebook for both of them to go to school. At the age of 9, she was abused and at the age of 16, she faced a major challenge due to her teenage pregnancy, which was repeated two years later.

As a single mother of two with few opportunities in her city, Rayanne Lima moved to Rio in search of her dreams and a future for her children. In 2018, he got a chance to go to America. When she got there, she faced a reality that was completely different from what she had presented.

As a cleaner in America, she won her freedom, including her financial freedom. With tears in her eyes, proud of where she is, she says that nowadays she lives a simpler life, enjoying her son’s company on trips and being able to offer her many incredible moments that are different from what she spent years ago. One of the most special days for Rayane was when he was able to gift his son a car when he turned 16.

Rayane Lima now has another career, she is an influencer on social networks and shares her daily life with her followers.