Beware of Assumptions that Trap You into Unwise Actions

Verbieann Hardy
The Shortform
Published in
Jul 8, 2021

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Walking into the YMCA, I complimented another black woman on her hair and whined about the troubles with mine.

I commented to a white patron: “Thank God you don’t have these problems.”

She sighed “Believe me, my hair is just as much trouble as yours .”

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Verbieann Hardy
The Shortform

Striving to follow Jesus. I write about life, faith, and relationships as I age with grateful grit. Please support my work through Ko-fi.com/eclectic stories.