In a world filled with Karens… BE a Trisha.
Have you ever been at the receiving end of discrimination, racism, hate, or overall disrespect? And for no good reason? Did it make you feel isolated? “Less than”? Small?
I experienced these moments far too many times to count throughout my life, but when it happened to my daughter during the pandemic, I was so stunned, I froze. For the first (and most inopportune) time in my life, I was at a loss for words.
But luckily…. I had someone in my corner. Her name… is Trisha.
In this week’s podcast, I will be sharing a story about how a very dear friend of mine, gave me a glimpse of what it feels like to be seen and to be heard, when my daughter and I were treated with utter disrespect from a stranger. It was reminiscent of the countless times I was left to feel “less than“, humiliated, and discriminated against as a child – simply because of my size and the colour of my skin. Having a friend in my corner during moments like this makes all the difference.
As we near the end of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we continue to bring awareness to racism in our community and the rise of hate against Asians. By starting in our own backyards, we are making change.
Have a listen to our newest podcast episode below – and if you have a “Trisha” in YOUR corner… be sure to share with her this episode, and let her know she is making this world a better place! Oh, and if you ARE a Trisha –
THANK. YOU.
In a world filled with Karens… BE a Trisha,
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I’m lucky because I don’t experience racism but I’m always interested in learning other people experience so I can understand better and help hower I can
Congrats on your new podcast. I haven’t had to deal with this type of blantant discrimination, although right now my patience and tolerance for morons is really, really low… I don’t know if I could keep me cool with something like a racist or ignorant comment.
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Definitely an important topic. Racism is ravaging the U.S. It’s important to me to be an ally. Glad you and your daughter have one, too. Thanks for sharing during AAPI Heritage Month — and always.
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Being a Black/AA woman, I’ve dealt with it most of my life. My parents did a great job shielding most of it from me growing up. These past few years have been eye-opening and people are showing their true colors. I’m grateful that there are good people who call out wrong. No one should tolerate mistreatment.
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Great podcast! This is a very important topic these days. I cannot and will not understand how people can discriminate another human being! I’m glad you have someone who stood up for you and your daughter.
Hi Deb,
Yes, this happens every day in our own backyard in Oz as well.
In my opinion, awareness of racism has to start with education in the schools and in the homes.
You are truly blessed to have a friend like Trisha.
Cheers
Robin
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I’ll have to check out this podcast!
Such an important topic to talk about. We all need amazing friends in our corner.
I will have to be sure to listen to the podcast. This is an important topic that everyone should be aware with.
That is a great post! I wish I had an amazing friend like that!
I’ve bookmarked this to listen to first thing tomorrow! We need more good people in the world.
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I”m always encouraging my daughter to be the one who stands up for others. It definitely takes courage. Also, my mother in law’s name is Karen. I really think the whole Karen thing needs to stop. She’s fabulous woman!! Can we pick a different name? 😉
I am latina, the times I’ve felt what you describe are countless. I am so glad you have someone in your corner, we all deserve to have that!
Glad to know that a person with a good heart stood up for your daughter. I wouldn’t know what to do if that happened to my kids.
This is an amazing podcast and I love listening to this. Covering racism is so important. Thank you for sharing your story. I haven’t experienced racism personally, but it’s imperative that I listen and take action.
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I’m so sorry you both experienced that, but love the reminder that there ARE good people in the world. <3
I have to say I am not a fan of the whole “Karen” name calling movement period. I really think it is kind of childish, like a grade school playground antics, which states where our mental health as a society is in this day and age sadly. Probably thought up by some sick person with a grudge against a person named Karen and wanted to ruin her life and the world supported it.
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I recently ask my daughter if she knows what a ‘Karen’ means? To my surprise, she said, it’s someone who doesn’t like you because of the colour of your skin. That breaks my heart but t’s good she knows what’s going. You can do as much as you can to protect the kids but only they can protect themselves.
That’s amazing that you had a friend who stood up for your daughter. It seems as if everyone these days is just looking out for themselves. We definitely need more people like Trisha in the world today.
What a lovely story! I definitely would be friends with Trisha, they’re the best kind of people.
Such an important conversation to keep going. Thank you for sharing this! It’s wonderful to see how everyone is coming together to fight this battle together.
How wonderful that you have a friend such as Trisha who stood up for you and your daughter
I love that you shared this. It’s so important to talk about.
Thank you for sharing. I’m so glad she was there for you both!
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Wow what a great story! So amazing she stood up for her!
It’s so good to have someone to stand up for you and your daughter.
Thank you for sharing this information. Racism really does still exist in 2021. It is an important topic to talk about.
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This is an amazing story and Trisha sounds like an awesome friend. I am so sorry you all had to go through that.