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also i dont think youre wreckerjacketing for what its worth.
Thank you for your understanding
yeah of course, i get it. I had a post on here not too long ago about how my Italian heritage was invalidated because im black, its weird, its shitty. also i have a tiny bit of native American ancestry, i have a great aunt who is in a tribe and goes to the reservation and everything. ive always felt wierd about it like it would be cool to learn more, but how much am i "allowed" to embrace? how do i avoid being an Elizabeth warren? also one thing i need to tell you. dont simply refer to your ancestors as slaves, they were so much more than that, they were fighters, survivors, dont reduce them like that, honor them.
Thank you for the kind words! Yeah, I have a similar situation and feeling with Native American identity. My maternal grandmother and family is very much tied to it, way more than I am! You’re also absolutely correct that I shouldn’t refer to my ancestors as slaves. You’ve actually inspired me to find out more about them to honor them!
Im so glad!! i hope it can be really good for your feelings of disconnection!