I know this took me longer than it should have, and for that I apologize. I was afraid of my family reading this and taking it the wrong way, knowing I'd never hear the end of it.

But today I realized that no matter what I say, I will always have my family. They won't disown me for this, because they love me, no matter how different from them I may be.

However, black families are under fire. The Floyd family lost someone important to them, forever. Their loss is permanent, and for something so minuscule. I will never begin to understand how this feels.

My loss in comparison to theirs is pathetically laughable. My family may question me, and I'll be uncomfortable for a few minutes. People of color worry for their family's safety every day. That is my white privilege.

I am grateful for my privilege. It allows me to help those who are not so fortunate. However, sometimes it puts blinders over my eyes, and make it harder for me to see and understand other's struggles.

I know that this thread sounds a lot about me, and I'm sorry. I just wanted to say these things for those who are like me: a supporter of the BLM movement but too anxious and afraid to say anything.

Remember that your support doesn't do much if there is no action. Black people need our support now more than ever. They need our voices and our strength.

OH YEAH AND #BlackLivesMatter