This is from a common thread where people told small parts of their stories
There are stories shared and I reflect on them….a LOT.
“I’m white, Hawaiian, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Native American. My middle school was predominately Hawaiian and Asian. I always got teased for “acting white” or “sounding white””
“I used to feel like that all the time and have to constantly explain certain things like how do I know to speak Spanish, etc.”
“I do feel a little more accepted by the small Hispanic community here because they see how I “act Hispanic” and see the cultural ties.”
“I lack deep knowledge of both cultures which makes me feel like I can’t participate in them with others.”
“I was bounced from community to community and it caused me a lot of pain and honestly I’m still a little messed up socially because of it.”
“Got into fights because I didn’t look Mexican. For a hot couple of years as a teenager, I despised Mexicans and I hated myself.”
“I’m too white to be Korean and too Korean to be white.”