When Voices for Children, the guardian ad litem program in Miami-Dade County, asked Current.Miami to help tell Victor Pulido’s story, we had no idea what to expect.

Pulido was born in Nicaragua where he suffered great abuse as a child before becoming a drug-runner for her mother’s husband. After being detained in Texas, Pulido ended up on the streets of downtown Miami.

From there, Victor’s story is horrific, enlightening and inspirational. Through the work of two empathetic women who have acted as his voice, Victor has been able to graduate high school, fight for our country and attend college. He is now slated to begin law school.

His is a story of perseverance and courage, an immigrant who has overcome great obstacles to earn the opportunity to live the American Dream.

Listen to Victor’s story in his own words and through the words of those who have helped him.