In my last blog post, since removed, I made a statement at the end of the post that clearly came from my position of white privilege. I am sorry I offended some. I am sorry for any discomfort or pain that it caused for anyone. I will try to do better. It is a place for me to begin again.
the best of us are all beginning again. and again. and still we support and love each other. xxoo.
ReplyDeleteI know you would never offend someone on purpose, and I shudder to think how many times I have spoken unknowingly from my own position of white privilege. We're all beginning again and right there with you.
ReplyDeleteI think Maya Angelou is appropriate here: "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." We're all part of the system, whether we're aware of it or not. Part of the process of dismantling the system is becoming aware of our place it it.
ReplyDeletehealing , starts with apologies and examination of our humanity . You were brave to admit your words may have been hurtful and it is not easy. You are setting a good example
ReplyDeleteMaya Angelou's words shared by Sarah were exactly what came to my mind.
ReplyDeleteI am with Bonny... I am certain that more times than I can imagine I have said and done the wrong thing. What matters is wanting to change and wanting to be better
Hugs to you sweet Jane!
ReplyDeleteI think the best we can do is be open to learning, apologize when we need to, and move forward with a fresh perspective. XO
ReplyDeleteto err is human and if we are big enough people to admit it, surely there are others out there who are also big enough people and are able to accept our apologies and help us learn. We are all growing during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteOnward! I'm sure you did not write anything intentionally to hurt others.
ReplyDeleteWould that more of us were more like you. Honest. Brave. Receptive to learning. Able to grow.
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