On Saturday my family & i were verbally assaulted & threatened by a White man. My sister’s car broke down w our Mom & sister w special needs. My brother,our other sister, & me drive to give her a jump. This man came out of his house & told us to get the f**k out his neighborhood!

He banged on our windows, spit on our car windows, tried to damage our cars, gave us the middle finger, & kept trying to pull the handle of our car doors. We’ve been in that neighborhood various times before from childhood to adulthood. Never has this happened.

i placed a police call as he was constantly harassing us. It seemed to take forever for police to come. He was unarmed but who knew if anyone else would join him. He was clearly under the influence of something but his intent was clear. He said he’d kill us. So scary. Even now.

Two police officers handcuffed him. They questioned us. They kept asking us if we stayed in the car the entire time. Our answer was yes every time. This may be protocol but i felt like they thought we antagonized him. If my sister’s car had jumped, we would’ve left but it didn’t.

They were kind & reassuring but it still felt like something more should happen. They said that he would be brought up on charges.

Thankful to God that he was unarmed. Thankful to God that he was alone. Thankful for His protection.

i have to believe that even when evil or corrupt things happen like intentional racism, God has a purpose behind it. i’m still reflecting & praying. i wasn’t sure if i should share this. This is in no way in comparison to the Black men & women who’ve been murdered bc of racism.

This is part of my story. This will continue to be part of my story & part of the work i hope that i can be part of. Something that my heart rests well in & that my Savior will be proud of.
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