Update: So far this post is getting far fewer hits than average. The readers of this blog are mostly white. Let us look squarely into these painful issues and own our ignorance and privilege. Thank you. Another manifestation of our trauma culture. Racism is systematic violence perpetrated against all non-white people. A lot of white people don't acknowledge how deeply racist our society still is. This affects everyone's mental health regardless of race. We cannot oppress others and not also be harmed by our own violence. … [click on title for the rest of the post]