I've been thinking today why the hell am I so emotionally invested in this sh*thole of a country? Hearing news about this country on here and on my twitter feed literally just dampens my mood.
I am never going to live there. Ever. Somalia won't even be a place fit to visit for vacation for at least another 15-20 years (minimum) let alone live.
I think it just has to do with dignity. When you tell people you are Somali they know your country is a sh*thole and they judge you for it. The other day I was at the airport & was chopping it up with a Zambian guy and when I told him I was originally from Somalia he literally winced and exclaimed "oh that place is a disaster, glad you made it out". I don't blame him, I'm glad I got out too.
I just want to be able to say I'm from Somalia and get some basic respect.
I'm going to unfollow all things related Somalia from my twitter & take a long vacation from sspot. I know I could just limit myself to general sub but l just can't help myself.
I want to leave you all with part of a speech from brother Malcolm that touches on the same themes. It doesn't matter if you were born in the west & are 5th generation diaspora, the stigma still applies to you.
(First 100 seconds must watch)
I am never going to live there. Ever. Somalia won't even be a place fit to visit for vacation for at least another 15-20 years (minimum) let alone live.
I think it just has to do with dignity. When you tell people you are Somali they know your country is a sh*thole and they judge you for it. The other day I was at the airport & was chopping it up with a Zambian guy and when I told him I was originally from Somalia he literally winced and exclaimed "oh that place is a disaster, glad you made it out". I don't blame him, I'm glad I got out too.
I just want to be able to say I'm from Somalia and get some basic respect.
I'm going to unfollow all things related Somalia from my twitter & take a long vacation from sspot. I know I could just limit myself to general sub but l just can't help myself.
I want to leave you all with part of a speech from brother Malcolm that touches on the same themes. It doesn't matter if you were born in the west & are 5th generation diaspora, the stigma still applies to you.
(First 100 seconds must watch)