I want to start this off by saying that I actually frequent this thread quite a bit. Not to be nosy or anything but to keep myself informed and up to date bcos a lot of my friends are Asian, mostly Asian males(okay and bcos I am  nosy alright..). I, myself, am not Asian, but I felt like making this after one of my friends told me that  they feel awful about being Chinese bcos COVID came from China and wished they were never Chinese. Even though it was just him "joking" around, it really struck a cord in me bcos there's nothing to feel awful or ashamed about being Chinese or even Asian. A virus came from China, but yeah, so what? It could have easily came from the UK or Mexico or the US.

It literally broke my heart hearing him say that, just because it may have originated there, it doesn't change who you are as a person. America is literal ass but that doesn't mean I am. Please don't ever think or feel that way, especially please don't make jokes like that. I know things are awful right now and it's hard to see the light at the end of tunnel, but please do remember that not everyone feels that Chinese people (or Asians in general I should say since some non-Asian assholes can't tell the difference) are some type of virus. Please know that there are people out there willing to do what's right and will help out in any way they can. I know what I say probably doesn't seem like much or won't be taken seriously but at least take the knowledge that there are people out there willing to help and don't shut everyone (i.e non-Asians) out. Personally whether you're someone I know or just someone on the street, I will never turn away when someone needs help.

Unfortunately, I know assholes are committing acts of racism all over right now, and it's not much I can do but send a listening ear for folks not in my general area. But to those of you who are in the Bay area and live semi-close to my general area(SF to South City), and you don't mind me being a girl. If you ever feel unsafe when out and about, if I'm not at work or busy with anything, shoot me a smoke signal and I'll definitely lend a hand if I can. I don't care if its just a little walk around the block or going with you to shop for groceries, and not to sound weird or anything, but even if it's not for you and it's your sister, or friend, or something, I'm totally cool with that too. Heck, come down to the Trader Joe's I work for in South City if it makes it any easier on you(I'll even add on my discount when I can). I just want all of you to be safe as you go out, no one deserves to be harassed just because some asshats can't seem to get that being Asian doesn't automatically give you COVID or some shit like that.

I'm sorry if I posted somewhere I shouldn't have, I honestly only posted it on here bcos 1. my friend is an AM(though I didn't really go into detail about him...) and 2. bcos it's a thread I frequent, so no hard feelings if I did! Either way it goes I just wanted to get this off my chest and offer any help/support I can. Stay safe, sane, and cool ♡