It's been hard to navigate how and what to say during this time in our nation's history. As a white woman, I am fully aware of my privilege and don't want to take up any "extra" space on a media platform that is already filled with other white, cis-gendered, thin, able bodied women....especially on an issue that we are NOT experts in. Yet as a wife and mom to Black men, the issue of racism is by no means new to me. What is interesting is seeing other white people "wake up" to racism, (or on the other extreme blatantly disregard it). But to be completely transparent, it's also humbling to learn I have not just been an observer in white supremacy or patriarchal systems. By being white, I first have to acknowledge the benefits I've received from others' oppression if I ever want to assist movement towards change. Just on the basic level of being a human and professional in the mental health space who treats a diverse group of clients....I fee