Struggles Of Being Mixed

"You're a mutt..."

1. Filling out applications of any kind.

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Gahhh--So much explaining!

2. People describe you as "EXOTIC"

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People use the word "exotic" in a way to mean that anything not "exotic" is bland and "regular".

3. People are confused when they look at you...

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So you're not from one place?

4. You're constantly asked, "So WHAT are you?"

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Well...ya know...I'm human...just like you.

5. People who try to hit on you.

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"I've always wanted to date a [insert your ethnicity] person."

*rolls eyes & walks away*

6. Choosing a "Side"

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"You feel a pressure to choose a side, whatever side you choose, the other side looks at you funny."

7. Racial Cliques

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It's sometimes hard to fit in at school...

8. When you're parents have two different views on something...

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Who's right?!

But you know what?

YOU are MULTIRACIAL, you dont have to pick a side. YOU get to choose. Celebrate all parts of WHO YOU ARE.