Coree Ray, a mother of two, has announced her decision to move back to California after relocating to Idaho in search of a more conservative environment. Initially moving to escape progressive sex education, the family found themselves in a situation where hostility and prejudice from their new community forced them to reconsider their decision. Ray, along with her partner Melvin Galang, moved to a beautiful seven-bedroom home in Idaho Falls.
They were attracted to the conservative values of the area, hoping for a better environment for their children’s education. However, what seemed like a perfect solution quickly turned problematic due to the locals’ attitudes towards Californians. Ray recounted how the family was treated differently once people discovered they were from California.
The hostility wasn’t limited to adults; her children were bullied by their classmates. Ray observed that these negative behaviors were learned from their families. Despite the school environment being fine, the social exclusion they faced was overwhelming.
Ray has been sharing her experiences on her popular TikTok account, where she discussed the family’s struggles to fit in and the “gossipy” nature of their neighbors. She clarified that the decision to return to California had nothing to do with racism but rather the prejudice they faced as Californians. The bullying affected her children deeply, with other kids making derogatory comments about Californians.
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