Identity

I am the daughter of two hard working parents Both who raised a strong christian daughter who is mixed with a touch of irish and african heritage Who they raised to be proud of being biracial I am from a family who has its frequent arguments, but comes together when it matters I am from a family who for generations had past addictions I am from a Mom who broke the cycle. I am from a Dad who struggled too. I am from the lectures with my Mom who spoke “Do not give in. The next generation counts on you.” I am from a Mom who was a first generation college student a mom who inspires me and pushes me to excel a mom who teaches me to be pound of who I am I am from a life of hard word and commitment A life that rejects the phrase “give up” I am from the countless hours of working at thirteen I am from a male dominated workforce A workforce that has frequent misconceptions of woman I am from the long hot days in the sun which has sculpted my proficiency as a soccer referee. I am from the “land of opportunity” that also has many faults I am from a place where opposing viewpoints are censured while similar statements are praised A place where you can’t be in between the lines you must choose either pro or anti I am from a place where there is constant judgment A place where our first amendment is violated I am from a place where there is no certainty nor identity But through all of this… I am from a place who needs more kindness and less judgment I am from a place that needs equality for all I am from a place that needs God