I'm the only person of color on my tennis team and I love playing but I'm exhausted from pretending that certain comments and looks don't affect me.
More people experience this than they realize.
Belonging requires constant emotional labor when your presence challenges others' assumptions about who belongs.
“Where Are You with Sport and physical competition?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.