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I feel for you. I've had a very few problems with a couple of AA women who are---let's say, over 60 or more years old. Most AA people I've met (and know) have had nothing BUT support for our family. (Three babies at home now, all are AA.)
But gads, there are a few I wish I'd had the quick-mindedness to actually say what I wanted to! I find that people who feel (and act this way) are so very ignorant---and on the rare occasions this type of thing has happened, I'm left with my mind wide open and thinking, 'Did they actually just say (or do) what I think they did????!!!'
I'm sorry this rude, insensitive ignorant person said what she did to your daughter. Now HOW in the world did she think acting this way would be helpful in ANY way???? (Go figure.)
Again, I suppose this is one more time when any of us has to explain pure racism to our babies---regardless of the color of skin the person happens to be in, KWIM?
What surprises me the most, is that younger AA women/men accept our family more readily, than the very few older women who wouldn't even consider adoption in the first place! (Again....go figure!)
Sincerely,
Linny
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