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Michelle Obama discusses emotional scars from critics

Michelle Obama discusses emotional scars from critics | iNFOnews.ca
FILE - In this Friday, May 12, 2017, file photo, former first lady Michelle Obama smiles while speaking at the Partnership for a Healthier American 2017 Healthier Future Summit in Washington. Obama said at an event for the Women’s Foundation of Colorado in Denver on Wednesday, July 26, that breaking the glass ceiling in becoming the first black first lady left a few lasting emotional scars. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

DENVER – Michelle Obama says breaking the glass ceiling in becoming the first black first lady left a few lasting emotional scars.

Obama spoke at an event for the Women’s Foundation of Colorado in Denver on Wednesday night. The Denver Post reports Obama (http://dpo.st/2uYFY04 ) said she was hurt “knowing that after eight years of working really hard for this country, there are still people who won’t see me for what I am because of my skin colour.” The Post says she referenced people calling her an ape and talking about her body.

Obama says she wants the world to know women endure “small tiny cuts” every day “and we’re still getting up.”

She reiterated she wouldn’t seek public office but she and former President Barack Obama would remain in public service.

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