Today we leave beautiful NC. Although we had a great time with the reunion I’m sad to say that some people are still stuck in their old ways. My biggest fears and reason for writing this blog have all came true.
The reality that “blacks” or any other race aren’t welcomed in certain areas is still mind blowing and sad. As we went and explored we found our selves driving away from many places because the looks, stares, and mumblings were hard to deal with. Honestly they might as well have had signs saying “whites only” because it was made perfectly clear we went wanted. I’m very glad my children didn’t go out with us that day.
I guess this has always existed but I never knew how hard it really was going to be. I’ve been pretty spoiled coming from the huge melting pot know as California . We had the occasional stares from being an interracial couple but nothing compared to what we’ve experienced here.
Which brings me to one of my reasons for creating this blog. I want my children to be accepted and seen as people. Its hard to want that when there are still places like the south where other races aren’t welcomed and interracial couples aren’t either. The chances of my kids being discriminated against are pretty high. It makes me upset to think something we did as parents(fall in love and have a family) give our kids a reason to be hurt by.
But as with many things in life I choose to see the positive. It is my job to teach my kids their cultures and to be proud. It maybe hard to deal with the looks and deal with the rude or no attitudes but we are who we are. My children were produced from love and at this point that’s all that matters.
-Ruby
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