Stereotype
I was told I am a "typical black female stereotype"
I grew up without my biological father??... My uncle was my dad.
Despite this fact I am certain he his the best father figure anyone has ever had.
I was told I am a "typical black female stereotype"
I have kids and their father and I sometimes have issues??.
But he was and there no matter what, for every dirty diaper and all the snotty tissues.
He made a promise to them he'd be there every step of the way and has not broken that promise still to this day.
I was told I am you "typical black female stereotype"
Because I have worn extensions quite often. Yet I refused to put a relaxer on my daughters hair in fear that her tight coils it would soften.
I am a "typical black female stereotype" because i nurture my sons. Got forbid I show them affection and they turn out like those "funny ones"??
See I was told the traits of a typical black "*****" is to and I quote "not have a daddy...and have a lot of kids including some? gay boys
And not be ****"....
But by my standards typical is not all that bad.
My uncle was the only farther I eve had
And my kids unlike myself know and love their father very much.
And I love my sons and nurture them with a mother's touch.
So if that makes me a stereotype then I guess? I am one and becoming a stereotype is the best thing I could have ever done.
Copyright © Britney Kimbrough | Year Posted 2017
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