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submitted 2 years ago by ryuko@lemmy.ml to c/lgbtq_plus@beehaw.org

There's been so many new laws passed across the US (and some other countries world wide as well), that makes it feel like even visiting another area is unsafe. I feel like I can't go anywhere without feeling like the entire state is out to get me.

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[-] sorta_severine@lemmy.4d2.org 4 points 2 years ago

Did the same thing. Fled a red state a couple years ago. I get that it's a massive privilege but I spent years agitating and the writing was on the wall. Within 18 months of fleeing, they moved to outlaw affirming care for trans kids and adults. I miss owning a home, miss my garden, miss so many things about where I lived (and hoo boy the higher cost of living is a drain). But at least I know that my partner and I can access necessary health care and if my kid should ever need to, they will be able to, too.

Bonus, not paying taxes anymore to a state that would kill me sooner than grant me basic human dignity and bodily autonomy.

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