Diyana
Wilson
“When I was in preschool, I found out that I wasn’t white. During Culture Week, my teacher kindly pointed out that for Asian Day we would eat my favorite meal- rice. That conversation with my parents was very eye-opening, let me tell you.
From that moment on, I realized how different I was. Culture was different, values were different, priorities were different. I felt like an alien in my own hometown. The contrast between the world in my home vs. the world outside was so palpable you could almost physically feel it.
I would argue that the same palpable separation I felt between my culture and my friend’s cultures, affects everyone at any time over anything. We’re all a little different.
But when the world shrunk during the pandemic, I finally found people like me. I didn’t realize how alone I felt until I “met” my people.
I want to be your people. I want to meet you in the middle even if we come from different backgrounds or have different beliefs. Every word I write is a piece of me, so if you connect with my words in any way, just know that you aren’t alone and that you NEVER HAVE BEEN.
All the love,
Diyana Love
The Darling Exposé 