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You just think this is a nightmare. You know, just think this is a dream and you just

think this can't be, this can't be, this can't be. And then you realize now this is my life,

this is real. You have to keep moving and keep living, but how do you maneuver through this

life now?

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I'm African American by racial. I have a white mother and African American father.

I was raised by my mother, but for me, I identify with being black.

Growing up by racial definitely had its challenges. Every time you're a young person trying to find

their identity is always a challenge. And for me, I didn't feel like I had a problem with my

identity, but I felt like other people judge you for being mixed and trying to find the balance

for myself. It took a long time to get to a place where I felt okay, but I'm a black woman.

You know, I have a white mother. I have a black father, but I'm a black woman.

My mom and I got along really well. So my mom was just very like very spiritual. She was very

accepting. She was like one of my best friends. I would be able to talk to her about some of the

struggles I was having and being really open about it. And that was really helpful.

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