Thank you for your response Shondra. I hear you. I see what you mean about how it would impact your trust of white women--like a victim of sexual abuse might never trust men. I don't blame you.

As far as if a white woman could truly champion black women based on an altruism. I'm not sure either. I champion my children for who they are as individuals. As I continue to grow as a parent, I hope I don't fail them when it comes to making them proud of being black. I'm sure it is an area I will fall short. Your comment will stay with me as I self-reflect that point.

I won't pretend to understand what it is like to navigate the world as a person of color. I think biracial kids have their own set of challenges that neither black or white individuals don't experience. As a parent, I see it my job to help them succeed the best they can despite the challenges that face them. We never truly understand what others must face because we can't walk in their shoes, but we can listen and try our best to emphasize--that's really all we can do.

Thank you again for responding to my story. Best, Amy