Triggered by Society's "Standard"

I'm feeling really upset about how society treats Black women compared to women of other races. It hurts to see Black men with women who aren't Black, especially when I and other Black women often feel overlooked. People, including my own family, have been critical of my looks, which has left lasting scars.

Recently, seeing a Black man with an Asian woman brought up all these feelings again. It's tough to feel like Black women have to work harder to be seen as beautiful. Growing up without positive male role models has made it even harder to feel good about myself. It feels like no matter what I do, I'll never be good enough.

Every day is a struggle to deal with these feelings, especially as I get older. It's not that I'm bitter, but I just feel like I'll never be seen as attractive or worthy of love, especially by Black men. My friend feels the same way. We both struggle with being ignored by Black men, even though we know we're attractive.

It's hard to see the unfair standards Black women face, where what's seen as undesirable on us is celebrated on women of other races. I hope one day things will change, and Black women will be accepted and loved just as we are.