Over the years I have seen people looking at me a certain way, and most cases looked uncomfortable too.

 

Even had a guy who I talked with in high school said, “stick to your own race”, of course I didn’t listen, because I have been a strong advocate for interracial love. It is a beautiful thing. And fact is, so many who have such closed minds tend to want everything separated too when it comes to black and white… still.

 

It wasn’t acceptable to me from the get go, because growing up in a predominately white neighborhood and town in general, I found myself automatically attracted to white girls, as well as Hispanics. Although it made me feel good to know that I have always had overwhelming support from my family, it came with a price as well.

 

It was hard to tell who approved, and who was just trying to keep their mouths shut. It got a little easier since people are more open about their disapproval now than it was about 10 years ago.