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Lori Hill's avatar

SIR!! YOU SPEAKING TRUTH! BROTHERS & SISTERS TAKE CARE OF THE ELDER . PLEASE NEVER PUT THEM IN A FACILITY THAT’S THE WRONG AND WORST THING TO DO. I CARE FOR MY MOTHER TILL HER LAST DAY AT HOME I WAS HER CAREGIVER. BLESSINGS 🙏🏾

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Keith Robertson's avatar

@TheMerc, you are correct sir. My 2c contribution would be: the melanin content of our skin should definitely not define us as our actions as humans or limit our respect of the older generations in our circles of influence. I am reminded of Trevor Noah's book "Born a Crime." In chapter 4, "Chameleon," Trevor discusses how language can be used to both dismantle and perpetuate racist ideologies. I was also inspired by Nelson Mandela's book, "The Long Walk To Freedom." In that book, Nelson says, "Speak to a man in a language he understands, and you speak to his head. But, speak to a man in HIS language, and you speak to his heart." That book, that I read in my 20s, articulated the truth that had been around me growing up and in my teens. Since then, I have strived to be a lifetime learner.

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Wilhelmus Klostermann's avatar

Beautiful insightful story, thank you!

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Ronda Quitevis's avatar

As an aging white looking woman, I would be thankful for your offer to help. This is what is wrong with Western families. Kids don't learn why respect is important. They hardly know their elders. I meet some of the most interesting people as I work in elder care.

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P”dr.Kiaxi's avatar

I don’t fully agree and I feel like this is starting l change.

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Moira Kadange's avatar

You have put it very well!!!!!!!!

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