Wow, Adenna. It's hard to find the words to describe how much your words have moved me, and the poem is both beautiful and gut-wrenching. You do a wonderful job of expressing your truth. Your strong spirit shines through.
Oh, Addena (Penny), I am so sorry this horrible treatment happened to you. I can relate to a certain degree. I didn't look like my classmates & was chased, bullied and called Squaw. Ignorance causes pain and too often the most vulnerable are the easy victims. I have more to share on this subject but will save it for a time when we are together in person. I hope we can make that happen - in Jamaica - at least once before we are too old to make the trip! Love you!!!!
Wow, Adenna. It's hard to find the words to describe how much your words have moved me, and the poem is both beautiful and gut-wrenching. You do a wonderful job of expressing your truth. Your strong spirit shines through.
Oh, Addena (Penny), I am so sorry this horrible treatment happened to you. I can relate to a certain degree. I didn't look like my classmates & was chased, bullied and called Squaw. Ignorance causes pain and too often the most vulnerable are the easy victims. I have more to share on this subject but will save it for a time when we are together in person. I hope we can make that happen - in Jamaica - at least once before we are too old to make the trip! Love you!!!!
I know we can all understand the bullies and racists. They are cut from the same cloth.
I’d love to sit with you and talk about our experiences especially In Jamaica that we both love and, and are relaxed and feel free.
Thank you for sharing this story.
I can't even imagine the pain of going through that racist abuse.
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Thank you for your empathy and for commenting. I appreciate it.