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It was the particular town we moved to, when my ex came out of the Navy. Six years later we managed to buy our own house in another town which was a lot better. I still got the 'You're not from round here are you?' but not as aggressive.

I experienced the same moving to Yorkshire when I got married. I had eggs thrown at the house, totally ignored by other women because I was too posh for them, with a young baby. I had to get on with it. Exactly. It is still known to have lynchings in America just for the colour of your skin.

I was just reminded of the Old Native American saying Don't criticise a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes.

This. And this. Unless you have been intimidated for your skin colour, or place of birth, you cannot know what it is like for those who have.