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I’m Disabled, But No One Cares; How to Deal with Racism?

11 October, 2022
Q Assalaam alaikum I'm trying to go to work. I just got hired like two weeks ago. I am disabled at 15 I had a massive stroke. Now at 31 years old I’m trying to do my best and I’m a genuine person. And I have a big heart but most of the people around here are white but I’m black racial and disrespecting me for no reason and I’m trying to be humble. It is so hard to do that sometimes I don’t know what to do and then my house owner racist too and I’m trying not to do something stupid because I need this job. Because if I don’t have a job, I’m being homeless again three times I did this before. I don’t have anybody to defend me at all because they are always going to blame it on me and it’s not fair. I got a godmother is white so I’m not racist at all but judging me I always have to be patient. The same thing in my other job and I quit and then I was getting sick and then I had a seizure last year. And I didn’t have a seizure in 15 years but they didn't care and then I was getting sick, so when going to the manager nobody’s going to help me. I pray extra prayers and everything I’m trying to be silent

Answer

If you face racism and discrimination, you can take legal steps depending on where you are located.

In the U.S, there is a non-profit organization called Disability Rights Washington that protects the rights of people with disabilities across the States. 

Furthermore, you can turn to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and get support on how to legally protect your rights regardless of your race and color. 

It is hard to stay silent and it hurts when your human rights are not respected.

Take it as a test, be patient, pray, and trust that in the end, these issues will be resolved.

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About Aisha Mohammad
Aisha has a PhD in psychology, an MS in public health and a PsyD. Aisha worked as a Counselor/Psychologist for 12 years at Geneva B. Scruggs Community Health Care Center in New York. She has worked with clients with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, panic disorder, trauma, and OCD. She also facilitated support groups and provided specialized services for victims of domestic violence, HIV positive individuals, as well youth/teen issues. Aisha is certified in Mindfulness, Trauma Informed Care, Behavioral Management, Restorative Justice/ Healing Circles, Conflict Resolution, Mediation, and Confidentiality & Security. Aisha is also a Certified Life Coach, and Relationship Workshop facilitator. Aisha has a part-time Life Coaching practice in which she integrates the educational concepts of stress reduction, mindfulness, introspection, empowerment, self love and acceptance and spirituality to create a holistic healing journey for clients. Aisha is also a part of several organizations that advocates for prisoner rights/reentry, social & food justice, as well as advocating for an end to oppression & racism. In her spare time, Aisha enjoys her family, photography, nature, martial arts classes, Islamic studies, volunteering/charity work, as well as working on her book and spoken word projects.