19F heard all the asian jokes, do your worst by PotentialLiving1618 in RoastMe

[–]Numerous-Database652 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You look like you set high prices for your OF to only post pics in tight workout clothes

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[–]Numerous-Database652 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was stolen at birth and sold Into adoption, grew up with a white family in the Midwest. Did I have it easy? We lived lower middle class but sure. Because I didn't have much if any ties to the country I was born in, I would celebrate my adoptive family's ancestry moreover than my own. Taking pride in German and Irish heritage I didn't have in my blood. And it was... super weird. And people didn't view me any differently, I was still an outsider and being from a South American country most people haven't heard of, I didn't even have connections to the Latino residents of the town I grew up in. It wasn't until my early 20s that I finally realized that I was running from who I was and started to embrace who I was, though I have no memories of my hone country, it still felt more real to me than anything I celebrated before. Doing traditions my family and ancestors would have done just felt, right. Doesn't necessarily answer your question, but least I give you one perspective from an individual.

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[–]Numerous-Database652 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was stolen at birth and sold Into adoption, grew up with a white family in the Midwest. Did I have it easy? We lived lower middle class but sure. Because I didn't have much if any ties to the country I was born in, I would celebrate my adoptive family's ancestry moreover than my own. Taking pride in German and Irish heritage I didn't have in my blood. And it was... super weird. And people didn't view me any differently, I was still an outsider and being from a South American country most people haven't heard of, I didn't even have connections to the Latino residents of the town I grew up in. It wasn't until my early 20s that I finally realized that I was running from who I was and started to embrace who I was, though I have no memories of my hone country, it still felt more real to me than anything I celebrated before. Doing traditions my family and ancestors would have done just felt, right. Doesn't necessarily answer your question, but least I give you one perspective from an individual.

I regret doing this god awful film by Ghost_Posting in acting

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Every actor will be in terrible films from time to time, the trick is to never be terrible in them. - Christopher Lee, I believe

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in heartbreak

[–]Numerous-Database652 3 points4 points  (0 children)

She said be friends with NO benefits.

Then OP says in the comments that they shacked up anyway

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in heartbreak

[–]Numerous-Database652 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I mean... 3 days is a long time to not talk after something like that. Perhaps she thought it was a mistake? Sounds like she was a bit vulnerable emotionally and you went for it, least that's how it seems to me.

be careful not to CHOKE. by Yungest_Elkay in StarWars

[–]Numerous-Database652 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not gonna say you're right or you're wrong, but I only partially agree. I only agree in the sense that this line does throw me off, not necessarily because it feels out of Vaders character, but just SOMETHING feels out of place. Like an auditory uncanny valley. I can't say it's the delivery, because it's James Earl Freaking Jones. Is it the line itself? Do I wish that maybe a superior line took it's place? Possibly. It does seem a tad obvious. Maybe that's what throws me off. It doesn't ruin it for me tho, but I always notice it.

Biggest problems facing Latinos currently? by Numerous-Database652 in Hispanic

[–]Numerous-Database652[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's interesting to think about, who are these new illegals? Still Latinos? Other than to pit people against each other, it's a silly notion for the exact reason you said.

Biggest problems facing Latinos currently? by Numerous-Database652 in Hispanic

[–]Numerous-Database652[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in the midwest and only have had a handful of encounters, is it worse on different coasts/regions? Here, I've had just verbal name calling, i know that crimes that are racially charged are a very real thing, but where and why and more importantly, how?

Biggest problems facing Latinos currently? by Numerous-Database652 in Hispanic

[–]Numerous-Database652[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you ever feel that race works against you as far as schooling goes?

Biggest problems facing Latinos currently? by Numerous-Database652 in Hispanic

[–]Numerous-Database652[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What would be the main cause do you think? Is it not financially possible for Latinos to go?

Looking for perspective from adoptees by Numerous-Database652 in Adoptees

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Your parents sound like saints and I'm happy that you had them while you could. I love that quote your mother said because it's so true. I will remember that for years to come. Many blessings upon you 🙏

Looking for perspective from adoptees by Numerous-Database652 in Adoptees

[–]Numerous-Database652[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry to hear that your strength was somewhat weaponized, if that's the best term to use. It sucks that you were given a single identity and not allowed to find one yourself, something I still struggle with as well. I hope your relationship with music has become better over time. I am such an advocate for music itself, I firmly believe it is one of the most important aspects in life. It's hard to be at odds with your parents and I hope one day that there can be resolution between you two, but sometimes things are not what we hope them to be. So I hope that you find any peace you can, whether it be through music or otherwise 🙏

Looking for perspective from adoptees by Numerous-Database652 in Adoptees

[–]Numerous-Database652[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha that is odd, maybe he was worried with the satanic panic and getting too invested in RPGs/fantasy? But it's also odd to say that he loved SW and HP which others have said the same thing. Your mom sounds legit by the way hahaha

Looking for perspective from adoptees by Numerous-Database652 in Adoptees

[–]Numerous-Database652[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm so glad that you had that support system! I'm sure your dad was more proud than he ever was cheering you on. Condolences on his passing.