I wrote the following over the summer. Shortly after the horrific events surrounding the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, a friend posted on social media about the conversations she would be forced to have with her sons telling them of a reality they should never have to face. She talked about the fear she has when her own husband goes for a run in a predominately white neighborhood and the hesitation they felt about knocking on a neighbor's door late at night, for fear of how it may be received. I know this couple, and it weighed so heavy on my heart knowing that they have these thoughts and fears living in our community.