learn how to effectively respond to racism

I know it’s people who are usually uneducated/misinformed about who they racist against and I should take no notice because they are not really worth the time BUT I am still unhappy with racism and I get hurt when it is geared towards me/my race.

It’s not how I want to respond verbally but how I want to respond mentally. I want to be able to accept the fact that some idiot(s) almost ruined my day(s), and find some way to express my uncomfortable feelings without harming anyone.

Whenever this happens, the event sticks with me and I’m afraid to do the things I did where the event happened. For example, at work, I feel anxious every time a customer with the similar appearance of my attacker arrives and I avoid work.

I have been involved in anti-racism work for 7 years now, if you are dedicated to read and educate yourself you one step closer, the other factor is learning more about yourself and how you fit into the puzzle of systemic oppression and third is interaction with others dedicate to positive change and fourth is attending trainings, being involved in local community social justice, or organizing in general.