This letter spoke to my heart! I saw so much of my own experience in this and am so grateful to Nadine for putting of many of my own thoughts and feelings into words. What a gift it was to read this letter and I know I'll come back to it in the future for comfort <3
Great article. As a person of I completely understand. It’s always good to hear others perspective on these issues. It validates the feelings of exclusion I have often experienced throughout my life while in school and as an adult. As I black person, or African American, if I’m being politically correct I’m guilty of thinking and feeling like these behaviors are limited to only black people and and not all people of color. Thank you Nadine for allowing me to explore this topic looking through your lens. BTW you nailed it in references to options for makeup and pantyhose shades!!!
Deann, thank you so much for your thoughtful comments. I especially appreciate your comment about looking through another person’s lens. I have also learned a LOT by listening to you through the years. XO
LOVED reading this! Can't believe I've never asked you about your experiences before. I have to say that I never considered you "other" in any sort of way and maybe that's why I never imagined you had these racist experiences. Thanks for enlightening me to your particular experience. I feel like the conversation is just beginning! Love you and blessed to call you a life-long friend!
Thank you for that beautiful message Nadine! I found that to be so eye opening, I have been close to you for the last 40 years and in my blindness never realized any of these external conflicts, only saw you as my soul sister in life. Thank you for writing this piece , I am very grateful you have shared your feelings in such a thoughtful and relatable way. Thank you for making us aware and for waking me up. Love you dearly Na!
This letter spoke to my heart! I saw so much of my own experience in this and am so grateful to Nadine for putting of many of my own thoughts and feelings into words. What a gift it was to read this letter and I know I'll come back to it in the future for comfort <3
Thank you for the kind words, Sam. I’m happy to know that the letter ‘talked’ to you.
Great article. As a person of I completely understand. It’s always good to hear others perspective on these issues. It validates the feelings of exclusion I have often experienced throughout my life while in school and as an adult. As I black person, or African American, if I’m being politically correct I’m guilty of thinking and feeling like these behaviors are limited to only black people and and not all people of color. Thank you Nadine for allowing me to explore this topic looking through your lens. BTW you nailed it in references to options for makeup and pantyhose shades!!!
Deann, thank you so much for your thoughtful comments. I especially appreciate your comment about looking through another person’s lens. I have also learned a LOT by listening to you through the years. XO
This made me tear up! Thank you for sharing your story, Nadine. A well-written, thought-provoking, wonderful read.
Thank you for your comments, Alisia. I appreciate them (and you) more than you know.
LOVED reading this! Can't believe I've never asked you about your experiences before. I have to say that I never considered you "other" in any sort of way and maybe that's why I never imagined you had these racist experiences. Thanks for enlightening me to your particular experience. I feel like the conversation is just beginning! Love you and blessed to call you a life-long friend!
Love and appreciate your comments, Denise. As always, look forward to all convos with you! Love you.
Thank you for that beautiful message Nadine! I found that to be so eye opening, I have been close to you for the last 40 years and in my blindness never realized any of these external conflicts, only saw you as my soul sister in life. Thank you for writing this piece , I am very grateful you have shared your feelings in such a thoughtful and relatable way. Thank you for making us aware and for waking me up. Love you dearly Na!
Thank you for the beautiful words, my friend. We will be sisters of the soul til the end of time. Love you!