Something I’d like to make clear: using the n word doesn’t offend me directly and I am not owed any sort of an apology! Don’t get it twisted though I Support that the black community is offended and we should stop using the word. You aren’t black it wasn’t meant for you!
I’ve apologized numerous times and I will continue to apologize forever for using the word up until about 2017! I used it “in music” “in place of the word friend” which at the time I wasn’t educated fully that it wasnttttt okkkk and I am so sorry!
But one night when I had a few too many drinks (Doesn’t excuse that I used it) a man came at me for my weight and I used it because I knew it was a low blow and he would be mad (as he should) I told all my friends about it and I felt sooo gross the next day was when I started to
Educate myself, and since I’ve had amazing supportive PATIENT friends help me understand the word just isn’t meant for me and I am so thankful, so again to the black community I’m sorrry and I will continue to fight with you ♥️
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