I'm the darkest person in my friend group and they keep making jokes about how I 'disappear' in dark places, acting like it's harmless fun when it makes me want to disappear completely.
More people experience this than they realize.
Social groups often use colorist jokes to maintain hierarchies while dismissing the psychological impact on those targeted.
“Where Are You with Colorism and intraracial identity?”
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.