I Feel Like A Jerk Now For Stereotyping A Good Person
By Bethie Annie
@BethieAnnie (818)
Dayton, Ohio
January 28, 2016 10:50am CST
I was humbled today when someone I stereotyped told me their story. I was on such a high horse, I didn't stop to realize I was stereotyping at all. Now I feel really bad. I know I owe this person an apology, but I will have to wait for an opportunity to present itself.
I don't know what tomorrow holds, all that I know is that I made a mistake today, and for the past couple of weeks. I can't lie to myself. I have to admit that I did stereotype someone very unfairly.
Tomorrow is a new day. I can not let myself forget how it made me feel when I realized the mistake I made. I need to accept that I made this mistake, and find a way to move forward and to make a mends to the person I wronged.
Ah, to be human. It certainly doesn't get boring.
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6 responses
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
28 Jan 16
It's good that you realized your mistake, as long as you fix it you can move forward. We all make mistakes at times.
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@BethieAnnie (818)
• Dayton, Ohio
29 Jan 16
You are right. We all make mistakes, I feel like a dunce but that is good. I think it is good that we remind ourselves that we are only human.
@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
28 Jan 16
you realized your mistake and moved on - many make no effort not to stereotype so you should not feel guilty
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@BethieAnnie (818)
• Dayton, Ohio
29 Jan 16
I guess what bothers me is how I was so blind to my own actions until after I stuck my foot in my mouth. I guess that is something that comes with age and maturity.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
29 Jan 16
Now you have use all curious as to who and what you stereotyped.
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