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To Those Who Are Afraid

I am sorry to you and anyone who is fearful

 Kristen O'Shea
Nov 14, 2016
Garden City, New York
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To Those Who Are Afraid

I am sorry.

I am sorry to those who are afraid because of the recent events in the United States, to those who are of a certain race, religion, sexual orientation, gender and to those who are disabled.

I am sorry to the Muslims who have in the past and will in the future face discrimination by others who do not understand and do not take the effort to understand you and your faith. I am sorry to the women who wear the Hijab and to the women who are now afraid to wear the Hijab due to the fear of others actions when they see that symbol of your faith. I am sorry that in a country with the freedom of religion, that you are still scared. You are beautiful, you are smart, you are kind and you will prosper.

I am sorry to the immigrants who came to America to create a better life for you and your family, and that you now fear that you will be separated from them. I am sorry you are discriminated against and blamed for rape, drug problems and unemployment. You are beautiful, you are smart, you are kind and you will prosper.

I am sorry to the people who are apart of the LGBTQ+ community, who are afraid of their rights being taken away because of who they are and who they love. I am sorry that a person in power wants to take federal money and put it towards conversion therapy and shock therapy to change who you are. I am sorry you have to face discrimination because of who you love. You are beautiful, you are smart, you are kind and you will prosper.

I am sorry to the women who are scared to walk alone because a person in power condoned sexual assault. I am sorry that you are afraid that your rights to your body will be taken away, that you will continue to be discriminated against and sexualized because of your gender. You are beautiful, you are smart, you are kind and you will prosper.

I am sorry to the people with disabilities that are discriminated against and told they are less of a person because of them. I am sorry that a person in power has condoned that type of hatred towards you, it does not mean you are not worth respect and kindness. You are beautiful, you are smart, you are kind and you will prosper.

I am sorry to the people that are not mentioned and are afraid. You are beautiful, you are smart, you are kind and you will prosper.

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