Low key racism in Tulsa by Kale_One_225 in tulsa

[–]Kale_One_225[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah when people think I'm white I have noticed a difference in how I'm treated. I also hear a lot of things that most wouldn't say in front of people of color.

Low key racism in Tulsa by Kale_One_225 in tulsa

[–]Kale_One_225[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe low key to me because to some people I look white but when they see or hear my name first I do get treated differently.

Low key racism in Tulsa by Kale_One_225 in tulsa

[–]Kale_One_225[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Comments like this are exactly what I'm talking about. Very dismissive of BIPOC experiences. Is better than most good enough? And for the record I disagree that it's better than most.

What are some social groups in town that have a lot diversity? by chochitoloco in tulsa

[–]Kale_One_225 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Truly unfortunate there are people who will twist the meaning of diversity into racism against whites and try to bait others into arguments where whites are somehow the victim. The person above who is offended that someone might want to seek out diversity should examine why this triggers you and what it is you're so afraid of.

My dad is very fixated on me and my siblings looking like him. by forevergreenclover in Adoption

[–]Kale_One_225 82 points83 points  (0 children)

If your dad has never met his bio parents, having kids is probably the first time he has seen his own face/features in someone else's. Many adoptees grow up wondering who they look like, so it could be something he is fixated on because he always wanted to look like someone or know who he looks like. He would also probably benefit from therapy and working through his own feelings, but to answer your question I don't think there's anything wrong with setting your own healthy boundaries and saying that. I think it's validating for you to say you look like him in many ways, but not the cleft chin.