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
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