Exploring the profound impacts of internalized racism, from mental health to societal interactions, and the role of awareness in combating these effects. The room feels different when one enters with the weight of prejudice on one's shoulders. It's an intangible atmosphere laden with the discomfort of perceptions. In recent discussions on racism and biases, we've primarily approached them from the perspective of those who knowingly or unknowingly harbor them. However, it's equally crucial to understand the effects on those who perceive themselves as targets of these biases.