I have Roma (Gypsy) Ancestry and my Mother is ashamed of our blood.  | |  My Mother kept the fact that I am largely of Roma ancestry (Gypsy for those that don't know) from me as a family secret for years. Through my Grandfather I became aware of my heritage and he taught me to be proud of my Gypsy blood. But I lost out on my language and culture and have only recently (Past two or three years) been able to find my roots and become accepted in a small way back into my culture. This experience has left me with a void in my life that has bordered on obsession. Learning my peoples language and customs helps but the years I have lost leave me with a longing for something I know I can never replace. Has anyone else out there ever experienced a similar problem or am I alone in this? And taking into account my Mothers reasons for being ashamed of her blood, why is it that the Roma as a people attract an attitude of such hatred and intolerance?
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| | | | | | | | 1.  xboxboy (1414) | 1 year ago |  your history sound like everything most folks is not. exciting, interesting and romantic! i would be proud of that and i think you are lucky!
you need to get as much info from your grandpa and be proud!
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| rominchal (25) | 1 year ago | You have summed up the way I feel. Grandpa passed on some time ago but he started a process in me that will not stop. Whilst some would agree with the romance side to a gypsy heritage I am afraid the realities of the treatment on gypsies in the world is anything but romantic. In many ways the more I learn the more I understand why my Mother acted in the way she did. I might never be able to agree with her but at least I am finding an understanding. | |
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| | 2.  rarrimalion (608) | 1 year ago |  i'm sorry your mother is ashamed. I'd take it upon yourself to learn about it now that you know. My family never taught me much about my ancestrial background but now that i'm older I can explore it on my own. And theres no reason to be ashamed of ANY heritage!
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| rominchal (25) | 1 year ago | I fully agree that there is no reason to be ashamed of ANY heritage. But I have heard the racist comments my Mother endured and whilst never being able to agree with her solution I can understand why she chose that option. | |
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| | | 3. Nocturnica (133) | 3 months ago |  I am sorry your mother did not teach you more about your hertitage. She most likely grew up at a bad time and suffered because of who she was. May those who caused her to be ashamed of who she was suffer for what they did!
Be proud of who you are!
I have often wished I was a Gypsy, and even thought at times of my life, i must have Gypsy blood in me. But sadly, after tracing my family tree back, it just wasn't true!
But something inside of me tells me, I am Gypsy at Heart!
Stay Proud Gypsy Girl!!!
Nocturnica
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