I watch "highlights" of the murder trial of George Floyd. I don't know where to put all of the feelings I have about this.
I have been reading news clips of the murder of Daunte Wright. I am terrified for my African American children.
I see social media posts and I see the news and I partake in conversations and I watch my African American friends and I watch my African American children.
And I hurt.
And I get angry.
And I get scared.
And I get sad.
There is an amazing woman I follow on IG. Her name is Nichole Walters and she is just downright one of the most inspirational and positive and insightful women I have seen. She is an African American woman raising African American kiddos.
And she said to hold space for our African American friends and family. She said not to ask questions of them but to let them know you are there for them. She said to be graceful and be patient and be authentic and most importantly just be there holding space.
So I hold space. I hold space for anyone hurting during these sad, sad days. I hold space for those so angry that they can't find the words. I hold space for those scared to leave the house and scared to drive down the street and scared to live in a world that seems to hate their very existence.
I am here. I am hurting for you. I am not judging your fear, your anger, your hurt. I am standing beside you. As a white woman, I cannot walk this path for you but I will walk this path with you if you want me to. People around me will know that I am holding space for you.
