Listen to this brief clip as a white friend asks how she can better support her Black friend. Her Black friend responds that simply by offering listening ear and engaging in the conversations they do she has felt supported and has been able to cope better. Her Black friend mentions that she often feels that their other friends sometimes only give her ‘endless positivity’ which isn’t always helpful or necessary. There needs to be a balanced, and honest, authentic discussion for there to not only be real understanding but also real support.
Honestly, I just need someone to talk to and like to be a positive source of energy but also a critical thinker because I’m not someone who just wants someone to listen to me
