So many of us are fighting a war within. Housing and food insecurities, turbulent relationships because is more financially responsible to stay, joblessness, etc.
While I am not having those issues, I am fighting a war within as well.
My oldest, 4 years ago decided to join the military. He didnt have to like so many others. He had options. School, stable home, employment opportunities. He chose to and I hate it. I hate it because the military is driving him down. He is strong minded and able bodied. He is in phenomenal shape and always praised for being a great leader. The problem is, as a black man, he’s TOO strong. Too smart. Often times he is reminded to stay “in his place”. Not by the everyday command but with his coworkers. There is always an under-the-breath remarks about him being black. The overt actions of racism and often straight out racist remarks.
While I have raise a strong man, four years is a long time to endure racism alone. You can’t talk about it. You can’t complain about it.
So much of America is rooted in racism that it sometimes feels impossible to get from under it. It breaks my heart that there’s nothing I can do. Sure, I can make some calls but I know that will not make his remaining years in the military any easier.
Now. Now we have an actual war where the same people who have tried to tear my son down will need to stand with him as they fight together and protect one another, but will they?
This is a pointless war. One started by a man who was placed on a pedestal for his riches and power through the culture. A man who was praised for his good acts but people turned their heads to his bad ones. If only we all could be given that same energy.
We are losing our lives all across America to “save” those who are going through the same things we are. How does that make sense?
Trillions of dollars for war but no money for the homeless, jobless, foodless right here at home. What is the end goal? Power? What is power when everybody dislikes you and is always plotting against you? Is that even power?
Pray for our children who have to fight in this senseless war. We have already lost 6. Yes 6 doesn’t seem like a big number but that is 6 families with broken trust and broken hearts.
What are we doing? 😢
JustAskMaia 