gathered her family and this is where they crossed into the unite united states. when you look out toward mexico door you get sad? >> translator: yes, it's sad to know i can't go back to the place i was born, where i lived. my whole life was in mexico. >> reporter: this part is considered one of the most violent places in the world but it's the only place that she's ever called home. she left here with her husband, baby boy, parents, and two sisters a few days after entering the united states she learned that her parents' home had been ransacked. she suspects it was cartel looking for her. >> now that you're in the united states, do you feel safe? >> translator: the fear will never go away. my experience is a fear that will last a lifetime. >> you don't think you'll ever see your home town again? >> translator: no. >> reporter: in the short time she served, her ideas