Is it normal i hate myself for being half mexican?

My mom is Mexican, my dad is white. I would give anything to be fully white. I've struggled with this for about a year now. I hate being referred to as mexican. It makes me cringe. I know there is a lot of great mexican people out there, but it's not who i am on the inside. I hate that people expect me to be that loud, sassy, latina girl. NO. I'm a smart talented girl and i feel as if people look over me for being mexican. I do bad in my Spanish class solely because i don't want people thinking of me resembling a hispanic person. When people find out i'm bad in spanish, they ALWAYS say "What??? BUT YOU'RE MEXICAN??". Race is something you can't change, i've contemplated suicide many, many times. Even my dad calls my sisters and i "minorities". It feels like a fire is raging in my stomach when he says that. Why do i seem to be the only ....(hispanic)...struggling with this? This isn't normal, is it?

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41% Normal
Based on 56 votes (23 yes)
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Comments ( 15 )
  • pixie44

    WOW. It sounds like your asshole of a dad plays a big role in your low self esteem.
    I love Mexicans and their culture. (I usually only date latinos) I find their features and accents sexy as hell.
    You're right you can't change your race, so you need to learn to love yourself!

    If you ever contemplate suicide please go talk to someone about it. That's not healthy at all. Please stay here and enjoy this beautiful world with us.<3

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    • tokillanally

      You make me feel flattered.

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  • shuggy-chan

    One day you will learn it is futile and foolish to "hate" your race. Its part of you, and at the same time it doesn't make you a stereotype. Be yourself and dont sweat the small stuff you can't control

    People say and make dumb jokes, just roll with it and/or dish it back. But its is what it is

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  • schizophrenic

    Same happens to me. I am Canadian, born of Mexican mother. I usually don't say it. Even though I look white, people knows I'm "mexican" and that's because I tell them so. There's no point in hiding it, since they'll find it out anyways. But I hate being referred as a Mexican or the stereotypes related to it. It's like "Oh, you're Mexican? You like tacos?" No. I am Mexican but I don't like tacos. I don't like the heat, I don't like the beach, I don't like reggaeton. I'd actually prefer passing time reading, or going to cultural places instead of "fun" ones. Yes, we could say it's the stereotype what I hate and not being Mexican per se. I take pride in showing my knowledge of Mexican art, history, and culture, I speak an impeccable Spanish! When I was in Mexico, I even tried to learn a Native American language. Let people know that a "Mexican" can be just as educated (or even more) than a White person.

    But honestly, it sucks to be a Mexican. Because out of euphemisms, there isn't really anything to be proud of. Mexico's history is filled with abuse, falseness, and betrayal, just as today's politics. Most people who live in Mexico are poor and vulgar. Social media makes them even more stupid, and their only answer to counter this is violence. I cannot identify with such a group of people and don't want to be associated at all with them.

    So yes, it is normal to hate being Mexican.

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  • fuckselfhatinglatinos

    Of course you'll never be white you flithy shit smelling bitch fuck you and your dad

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  • Lonely2

    learning to like ourselves is part of our journey ....you have to work at it...try to literally write down those things you like about yourself....you somehow got a bad " mexican" vibe from your family...my best friend growing up was half mexican and all the girls went crazy over him especially in the summer when he would get this deep reddish bronze tan...

    I have low self esteem too and its part of depression..it never goes completely away...but if you mangae the depression ...you can manage the low self esteen

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  • yu-gi-ohChampion25

    don't be ashamed of your race, but it doesn't really define you either way.

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  • ABF

    I just love Latina women! You shouldn't be so hard on yourself. Please don't think of harming yourself because I myself would feel like it's part my fault since I'm replying to this post! Be proud of who you are. It's to bad you can't sit down and talk to someone about your feelings. If you want to talk you can fine me here. Okay
    I will always lend a shoulder so you can vent if need be. Your friend always. Mike

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  • Goomats

    It sounds like you and your family are making it a bigger, sadder issue than it is. My boyfriend is half Mexican and he doesn't feel remotely ashamed or worried. What state do you live in? Is it a particularly racist state?

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  • GiveMeAFuckingNameAlready!

    From this short paragraph it sounds like you have been groomed into this mindset by your father. Calling you a minority instead of a daughter must have a terrible effect on the way you view your self as a person. Especially since in the end we are all part of the same race, the human race.

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    • 53739

      This.

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  • handsignals

    Americans are really racist.

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    • anti-hero

      Says the Australian.

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      • handsignals

        Ya wanna get some Chimichangas?

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        • anti-hero

          I prefer my Mexican cuisine authentic.

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