Posted by Kath on February 19, 2008, at 14:23:03
In reply to Re: Racism *trigger, posted by Deneb on February 19, 2008, at 0:19:18
Yikes Deneb!!!!!!
I think the best thing is to understand (even tho it saddens you) where your mom is coming from. I'm not saying I agree; just saying understand that this attitude is part of who your Mom is, sadly.
I think the fact that white is OK but black isn't must be very hard for you, especially if you are a target for racism.
I'd say go ahead. It's your life. Others might disagree. He sounds really nice. Pl. be sure to follow safety guidelines when you meet him, ok???
Public place; let him know that people know where you're going to be & with whom & when they expect you back. You can just mention it clearly, in passing. Even jokingly - that friends & family have all the safety nets in place as they're edgy about internet-meeting etc.
gotta go Deneb, luv, Kath
PS - he** you're just meeting him - you're not going to marry him....mind you if you liked each other who knows what might eventually happen.
I always believe in friends-first anyhow.
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