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Janelle • NICU nurse. Kalia Ann born on Dec 3rd!

This is the love of my life, Dwayne, and I. I met him during such a hard time of my life. I was living and struggling in an apartment, living with my abusive ex boyfriend who had me scared for my life. My self esteem was at an all time low, and I was harassed, manipulated, and intimidated daily. When Dwayne came in my life, he made me realize how much I was worth. He helped me leave my apartment, told me daily how important I was, and perused me. In January, I made it official, and we became a couple. I knew from that moment on, he was going to be an important part of my life! I loved him, and he loves me in a way that I have never felt before in my 31 years on this planet. I met his family, and he’s (slowly) met mine. The issue? We are an interracial couple, in a close-minded small town in Pennsylvania. My family has been very welcoming of him, and they all like him (my grandparents are not thrilled). Now, fast forward to Good Friday, when I found out I was pregnant with my first child. Dwayne was so happy! I am so happy as well, but I am worried how my family will react. Mainly I am afraid that my baby will be treated differently because they will be mixed. I don’t want to think like that, but it’s my biggest fear. Has anyone had any experiences with this? P

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You cut the fuck off any piece of shit family member who would treat your child with anything but love and respect. Period.

Su

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There's always going to be someone out there that will judge. You just ignore it and teach your child equality and that love is what matters.

Su

Susie.Carmichael • May 16, 2019
That's all we can do is keep teaching the youth love not hate and hopefully racism and other inequalities will continue to die out

Ja

Janelle • May 16, 2019
Yes! I always said my kids will never judge someone based on the color of their skin. Love is love!

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If you feel like they’ll treat your baby different over something he/she can’t control, then give em the boot & tell em to kick rocks 🤷🏽‍♀️

An

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Just wanted to say y’all are fuckin adorable and look so good together, wishing you the best

Ja

Janelle • May 16, 2019
Thank you so much!

Re

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I do t have anything that can help but you two are so cute together congratulations on baby.

Ja

Janelle • May 16, 2019
Thank you!!!

Ch

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My husband’s cousin was in an interracial relationship & got pregnant with her baby girl... they also live in a very small town in PA. Her family has been extremely supportive of her & care for the baby like she’s their own. There’s definitely hope :). Also.. people will always judge. I have an aunt who continuously laughs at the fact that my husband and I “look like brother and sister.” People always have negative things to say about SOMETHING. You look happy & you and your man are a very good looking couple together!!

Ja

Janelle • May 16, 2019
Thanks for your kind words! ❤️

Me

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Why is this posted in Controversy? You’re going to get better responses in an appropriate group.

Ja

Janelle • May 16, 2019
I wasn’t sure where to post this. 🤷🏻‍♀️