I did it! I went for a walk – a short walk – after ten minutes I was my the local park.  I was glad I got out.  I moved here because my life had to change – I needed a fresh start  – be somewhere where nobody knows my name – somewhere where I would be ‘unnoticed’ -’blend in’ – only to realise ‘I am the only black girl in the village’ it’s hardly a blend – no really who am I kidding. 

I am fortunate to live near the centre of London – with a park near by but when I got there it was full of white people getting a sun tan.  I felt exposed.

Even so I stayed I read and wrote my journal after a while I spotted a black family walking past and tried not to stare – but I did – and they knew I did.

Still I like the change – it’s  a fresh start.

Lauretta