Riots & Violence

Former Member

Does anyone else live near or around where violence has broken out? How did you keep yourself safe?

I had heard that there was violence in my town whilst I was at work, I knew I had to walk back home and as a black girl I was so worried. I spoke to my colleague who said i'm very light skinned so i'll be fine but i absolutely wasn't. The walk home which usually takes 20 minutes turned into 1 hour 40 and was one of the scariest experiences of my life.

I put my hood up and kept my head down and was stopped by around 5 fully grown men who when saw me, shouted at their friends to come over and then i was surrounded by racists. I thought they were going to beat me up. They didn't but I fully believe that if the police weren't present they would have. They hurled abuse and followed me. I didn't want to go straight back home because I didn't want them to know where i live (I live alone) and it took at least 40 minutes before the police finally stopped them from harassing me.

Are there any other people on here who have fell victim to racism?

How are you all keeping yourselves safe physically and mentally throughout this?

Although the violence in my local town has stopped, I'm scared to leave the house and no longer feel welcome in the country I was born in.

eylah

i have had riots in my town. i just keep myself inside doors windows locked etc. dont go outside unless its with someone

sinead276

@Anonymoose1 i can't even imagine what it's like for you just in general being in the UK right now. I've had some riots in the town next to mine, and there was one planned for the other day, but nothing really came of it. I've felt a bit nervous about the protests myself as a white person, so I can only imagine how much worse it feels for you

Just remember your fears and concerns are absolutely valid, and those people who came up to you had absolutely NO RIGHT to make you feel uneasy or unwelcomed in the UK because you ABSOLUTELY ARE.

As much as I wish I didn't have to even give you this advice, kind of like what Eylah said, where possible probably try not be outside on your own when they happen, particularly in the night tbh coz most protests seem to be happening in the evenings or weekends from what i've seen.

It's typically the case that somewhere on social media will say where things are happening so I'd probably recommend to keep checking just incase.

But try and stay as safe as you can, and remember you are loved and welcomed and have just a right to be here as anyone else - no matter what the protestors say.

Sending you a big hug
Sinead

AnonymousToe

That’s horrific, I’m so sorry you had to go through that. You absolutely are welcome here.

ameliaJayne

@Anonymoose1 I am really sorry that you had to go through that it must have been terrifying.
Well done for opening up about your experience, it can be helpful for you to talk through it to help take the weight of the situation off your shoulders.

Remember you are so loved. What these racist people are saying to you and all the other people they are targeting is completely wrong and delusional. You should feel welcome here. This is your home. Please don't let them question your worth. You are one in a million.

If you feel like you are being affected by the riots/racism etc and need someone professional to speak to let me know and I can give you some contacts.

You will be safe here at The Mix and we are all right behind you supporting you.