The Unforgettable Thing My Daughter Said When Her Best Friend Was Called a Racial Slur

“I asked her if she was okay,” my child said tearfully. “She didn’t say anything, so I just scooted closer.” Reluctantly, she admitted, “I didn’t know what to do, Mama, so I just hurt with her.”

I hurt with her.

It took me a moment to recover from that.

I filed those powerful words away and continued observing this mighty pair.

She goes on to describe the girls’ friendship, saying that they clicked instantly upon meeting and always have each others’ backs, no matter what the situation. Then, Stafford goes on to make some deep statements about what we all can learn and SHOULD learn during this divisive, hurtful time in our country, and ultimately, what we should DO:


Jenny Rapson
Jenny Rapson
Jenny is a follower of Christ, a wife and mom of three from Ohio and a freelance writer and editor.

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