Very beautifully said, Adeola!

I can relate to your reservations completely....not only as a woman of color, but also as an immigrant who had completely different cultural experiences in my home country around interactions with men.

There is no hiding my Indian skin or my ethnicity. I see what you mean when you say you are afraid you will be an exploit. One of things I stated in my profile was for someone to be well-traveled and open to cultures and cultural differences.

Go with the faith that those that swipe right on you find you physically attractive and once you make the match and meet the person much of the truth will be revealed.

Honestly, I wasn't sure how I would be received. It comes down to your last sentence which is the "journey to love and accept yourself a little deeper along the way."