What's the best way to cope with racism?

[DiamondSky97]

I'm a black woman living in Norway. Unfortunately, I don't have anyone to talk much about this topic with as I'm adopted (my parents are white). Which has made it difficult for me to handle racism experiences good. Any good suggestions? Hope I'm not making a fool out of myself for asking this question

[menina]

You're not making a fool out of yourself. I totally understand your question and why you're asking.

However, I think all the racists will answer your question with trolling and offensive comments.

I suppose you can try to find other black people who live in Norway as well. If you can't find them, perhaps you should try to find an online support group. You can also talk to me because I'm black and I grew up in a country where most people are white. I know it's not easy.

Hope this helps.

[DiamondSky97]

Thanks. I'd love to talk to you. I'd appreciate that

[menina]

You're welcome. Sure we can talk. :)

[DiamondSky97]

Can you send dm request? I'm not able to do that yet

[menina]

Sure

[MemeSupreme]

i don't know what it's like to be black but one of the schools i went to i was one of the few white kids, so i dealt with racism

i think you just gotta stand-up for yourself and not let people push you around bc assholes test you like that. if you can't do that bc you know it'd go wrong then you gotta bite your tongue and swallow it. it's really just a toxic thing that you can't get rid of sadly

[jahaims]

Realize racism comes from a place of ignorance. Racist people are so stupid they think skin tone has an impact on who you are as a person.

[Anonymous]

To take no notice of what whatsoever. It is a non issue

[Booklover_90]

To remember that racists are ignorant and they don’t know what they’re talking about. Don’t take what they say personally because they don’t know anything about you. This is coming from another black woman. Hang in there. 😊

[DiamondSky97]

Thanks. I'm doing my very best

[cottoncandylilacs]

girl, just be confident and unapologetically yourself. racism is insecurity at its finest!!! you need to show them fools that you aren’t some weak, damaged individual, you are a mf powerful woman :)

[gorydetails]

The best way is to stop looking for racism and stop focusing on race.

[OtterMan68]

and you know that's what she's doing?

[gorydetails]

@OtterMan68 I know that's not what she's doing.

[boggboss]

Learn to grow thick skin

[boggboss]

Also get it out of your head if it's their that u can change a racist mind or thoughts

[DiamondSky97]

Okay. Thanks for the advice 😊

[rosemilk]

block it out

[Anonymous]

Racist in Norway?