Why do southerner's expect other people to conform to their ways of life?
Posted 08-14-2009 at 03:21 AM by Justwantpeace
I lived in Georgia for 7 years and have mixed emotions. My hubbie is Atl born and raised and wants to move back. I am having a hard time deciding, being that I had several problems there. It seems to me that southerner's are not very accepting of northerner's or any one whom is different from them. It's like if you don't go along with their way, it's the highway. I came to Georgia with alot, and left with nothing. Some people think I am stupid for even considering going back. I enjoyed the culture and country living. Green grass, and lot's of trees. Great sweet fruit, and definetly some southern hospitality. But as for the Professional class of people they lack all the way around, especially if you have less than them. Being from up north I never expected to see predijuce and bias from my suppose to be own kind. It left me beyond words to see how the black women there think they know it all, and can't stand the proper english type educated northern gal. What I especially do not understand is both my grandparents where southerner's. My whole family heritage is originally from the south. Why so much hate? Is it because people have a problem with the aspiring blacks who go down there and are making it? I am not trying to offend anyone but would like some serious advice here. I would love to go back and live but am very apprehensive about it. Currently, living in Phoenix where the desert heat will kill you, and there is no hint of shade, green grass or real trees. I am also concerned for my sons and daughter. My one aquaintance who was formerly a teacher in Georgia and moved here as well is very adamant about saying the oppurtunities here in Phoenix, supercede the oppurtunites in Atlanta. I would like to know if anyone else agrees with her opinion. I am homesick for the south, but could do without they're warpt mentality. The Douglasville area in particular has alot of stuck up black folks, and are the most racist people against they're own that I have ever witnessed in my 32 years of life. If I do relocate back I am looking into the Stockbridge area. Any suggestions people? Husband is wanting to leave asap! Should I give Georgia one more try?
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Wow... Where can I begin to justwantpeace... First never asume all people r the in any area. Sometimes one has to earn peoples trust which for some takes a little more time than others.I am white but that just doesnt mean much to me. I am a child of God as any black, Orental or etc. are.If we can just get away from color or cultural differances you will attract more positive people.Predijuice is ONLY in ones up bringing, not in our souls.All of us can learn to accept any differances in eachother if we choose to.You just gotta chill and not return with the predijuice that since you may have been blessed to achieve more that doesn't seperate you from anyone who may have less.Ego is all consuming and can blind one of anothers intentions.Maybe Georgia is where your heart is but your Ego isn't allowing you to open it to others who have less.Is it really a whole group of women having less the ones with some type of underline issue??? Are you even open to allowing your heart to embrace others with or with out materialistic items?I honestly hope I am not offending you, but your comment gives me pause that it would not take much to do that.I personally just have no issues with people who have more or much less.It just isn't even a thought in my mind.I have been to Georgia many times and dream one day to live there.Before I went the first time people said to us be careful they don't like hispanics.My reply was they will give me the chance to earn their trust&respect.Ill show them who I am and all will be just fine. I wasn't wrong. Georgia people are like anyone except my opinion they are even more friendly than most once they get to really know you. Justwantpeace I would like to continue this topic with you but company just arrived.I am using my husbands membership to browse so sorry I haven't joined yet. My name is Emma.I will check back later.Have a wonderful evening.I hope to explore this journey with you.
Posted 11-28-2009 at 05:29 PM by therock15
