My youngest son (19) is leaving one red state (WV) to work in another (TX) tmw. He’s spent 24 hours arguing with someone on George Floyd‘s behalf. When I asked him why he would spend so much time w/someone who wouldn’t listen to him, he said “because they have to HEAR it”. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💕" title="Two hearts" aria-label="Emoji: Two hearts">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🙏🏽" title="Folded hands (medium skin tone)" aria-label="Emoji: Folded hands (medium skin tone)">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😢" title="Crying face" aria-label="Emoji: Crying face">

And I am undone. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💗" title="Growing heart" aria-label="Emoji: Growing heart">

The only reason I mentioned the red states is because he’s so young, and just finding his voice and starting to speak out. As a mom that makes me really proud, but also worry a little, too.

For anyone who thinks I’m insulting TX, I’m not. I lived in Fort Worth & loved it, even though I was there during the the Trump campaign. I’ve also lived in KY & I’m currently in WV. I know what it’s like speaking out in a red state. He’s young & I worry.
I wasn’t quite ready.

This thread I wrote is the epitome of white privilege. Because if my son was a PoC, we’d be talking about a whole other level of fear.

I wanna be sick.