Like what with all the fascism going on, Trump teasing a third term, and even now passing a law to be able to deport U.S. Citizens. I can’t imagine people taking these threats lightly. So basically, how are you holding up?
cis gay dude here.
Poorly.
The current administration is treading on thin ice.
It’s not possible to stop the spread of information and resistance in our interconnected world if people want to connect.
And this administration is driving people together.
Hopefully this shit will be over soon, if they keep pushing fascism down our throats they’ll be executed by a mob.
Edit: Even if this gets better I’ll still probably move to Canada. The US is over unless we fully go radical left.
I can’t hear you I’m too high
What?? Sorry I can’t hear you, I’m too high
Same as I’ve always been to be quite honest. I’m a gay man and have encountered bigotry in the past. It’s nothing new.
I work a very blue collar job in a factory and I don’t see much of anything changing in my day to day life
Really fucking stressed and hoping I can escape the country before I get killed.
you’re welcome to move to estonia, just learn the language.
I don’t know what toilet I’m allowed to use now, or which one won’t get me murdered… so there’s that.
I’ve got two trans friends who are a lot younger than me and they’ve both called me dad at this point, which I’ve been thriving on. I’m teaching one to drive, and I’m helping the other fix her house up. Feels good man.
This has given me the somewhat unique experience of knowing how it feels when your kids are in danger without technically having any kids. I do NOT like this. I’ve cried, screamed, panicked, and lost sleep. I’m getting a lot of relief from protesting and fighting back, but it hurts a lot.
I’m holding up well in spite of everything. I lost one of my friends this week. She had moved into what I thought was going to be a safe situation several states away and something clearly went wrong. She was a really smart and inspiring person.
I also just took another friend to the airport so she could permanently relocate to Europe, and two of my other friends are leaving soon too.
It’s been a rough week but I’m not planning on leaving, mostly working on organizing the trans people who stay.
I’m trans, lesbian, and Hispanic. Next week I’m permanently leaving the US with my partner.
This week has had a lot of crying. I cried at my work goodbye party on Tuesday. Yesterday I hosted a going away show for my community at an amazing bar (I’m a performer). Have you ever seen 50 people crying simultaneously at a bar? Today I cried when I said my last goodbyes to my coworkers, since they are actually great people.
So overall very heavy with mixed feelings. I’m thrilled that I have a ticket out of this mess, I’m terrified for my friends and family who are staying behind, I’m beyond furious that this is all happening, I’m mourning the life I’m leaving behind, and I’m exhausted from sorting through my stuff
Best wishes to you wherever you are headed. I imagine soon the sane countries will offer queer people asylum.
This was a heavy read. I really felt that in my heart.
I’m a cis straight man, and I welcome you to Europe if that is where you are going. Please enjoy your stay. Hopefully it won’t have to be permanent and you can reunite with your family and friends one day. ❤️
I’m wishing you safe travel, good luck, and all the love in the world
I discovered i was Asexual 5 years ago, and am questioning being Neutroix/Male today.
I haven’t put thought into it. I grew up during a time where being out was 50/50 being disowned. I’m living in states where identity is more accepted though, so I personally haven’t worried or paid attention to recent events.
I’m fighting back still. I continue existing and showing others I exist, I’m different, and if it comes down to it, I’ll rebel as physically as necessary to show the current generation that the next generation deserves better.
Nonbianary AMAB sometimes i feel like i need to be careful if i choose to go out in skirts and makeup at times especially since im in Texas.
I know exactly how you mean. I didn’t feel safe to pursue my transition 'til I got out of that shithole state.
Im desperately trying to leave, I dont know where to go tbh. Germany seems like the best option but the AFD scares me, Britain is also an option but Reform is also scary. The world is a very dark place rn for people like me.
Sydney or Melbourne, Australia are pretty accepting. Not without problems but I reckon they’d be good choices if you can meet the visa requirements and get a job.
Just this morning, the AFD was categorized as a right-wing extremist organization by our Office for Constitutional Protection, which is step one in outlawing the party outright. What scares me is the lack of political will in the new ruling coalition to take that next step. IMO the current frontrunner, CDU, will lose the next election, leaving the door open to the AFD if they aren’t stopped.
Just this morning, the AFD was categorized as a right-wing extremist organization by our Office for Constitutional Protection
Oh, awesome. Fucking finally!!!
The AFD needs to be banned completely, imo the only hope left for Germany lies with Die Linke.
As a Brit don’t come here. I used to think people were exaggerating when they called it TERF island but the recent court rulings have made it obvious the country really doesn’t want trans people to exist or be happy.
I’ve been struggling with my gender identity for a while, some may call me an egg, but now I know I’ll just have to put it out of my mind and carry on as I am for my own safety.
i hear Canada is pretty trans friendly from some friends that live in Montréal they also said Vancouver is pretty chill too.
I dont have much hope, Canadian democracy only bearly survived. What happens if Carney is another inefficient Liberal and the CPC wins? Or even worse if Carney is too efficient and Trump invades? Granted one, both, or neither could happen but thats my point, we live in extremely uncertain times.
oh yeah no the last Canadian election was scary, but that can be true for basically any country. same thing for invasions. but i get what you mean.
i just feel this is one of those things your just going to have to weigh your pros and cons. one good thing about Canada the culture shift won’t be as drastic, of course if your good at adjusting that won’t really matter.
It is something im strongly considering still, I can only hope Canada remains as a country and is willing to accept American immigrants.
I’m a bi woman and have always preferred women. But I ended up falling in love with a wonderful man who is now my husband. I’m currently really grateful for that. Loving a woman in this climate would be so stressful. I’m very scared for my trans best friend though.
I’m not
