71

What are the positives and the negatives?

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[-] KillingAndKindess@lemmy.blahaj.zone 21 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Its better than being on the streets or back in texas with all the transphobia there. I hate not having a bathroom that's mine, and I really hate all the eco-sinks every bathroom has.

Since living in my car, my sense of white guilt has skyrocketed. I have so many interactions with police because they just wanna check on me, but I haven't had a single "bad" experience yet and I know thats because I'm white.

Its not going to be forever, but it was the best way to start living as my true self and despite all the struggles I don't think I'd do it any differently.

If you are in a position to do so, I have more of my story on my gofundme that I recently set up.

[-] TheGalacticVoid@lemm.ee 4 points 7 months ago

Just as an aside, I've really only had 1 negative experience with a cop and have met many great cops as of late. I'm a Texan, and I'm definitely not white. I wanted to mention this because even though police forces as institutions have huge issues, the people in them are just as varied as everybody else. I doubt it's just your race - your area probably has plenty of good apples.

Anyway, I hope stuff gets better! Hopefully you'll get the treatment(s) you need and can find a stable living situation soon.

I'm sure. I am in the twin cities though, so its pretty verified that they aren't awesome here.

Thanks! You should leave texas, its slowly chewing its own foot off.

[-] TheGalacticVoid@lemm.ee 2 points 7 months ago

Nah, I'd rather make it better. Outside of what's politicized, I think we have potential.

Maybe, but it just isn't safe for women or us gays/trans, especially when it comes to healthcare.

[-] TheGalacticVoid@lemm.ee 2 points 7 months ago

More of a reason for me to stay and vote. I don't plan on having children soon, and me leaving the state won't make it any better for other Texans who can't leave even if they need to.

Regardless, even if I can't make the state better for women or LGBT+ people, there's always a different group I can make it better for.

this post was submitted on 12 Apr 2024
71 points (89.9% liked)

Ask Lemmy

26924 readers
2360 users here now

A Fediverse community for open-ended, thought provoking questions

Please don't post about US Politics. If you need to do this, try !politicaldiscussion@lemmy.world


Rules: (interactive)


1) Be nice and; have funDoxxing, trolling, sealioning, racism, and toxicity are not welcomed in AskLemmy. Remember what your mother said: if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. In addition, the site-wide Lemmy.world terms of service also apply here. Please familiarize yourself with them


2) All posts must end with a '?'This is sort of like Jeopardy. Please phrase all post titles in the form of a proper question ending with ?


3) No spamPlease do not flood the community with nonsense. Actual suspected spammers will be banned on site. No astroturfing.


4) NSFW is okay, within reasonJust remember to tag posts with either a content warning or a [NSFW] tag. Overtly sexual posts are not allowed, please direct them to either !asklemmyafterdark@lemmy.world or !asklemmynsfw@lemmynsfw.com. NSFW comments should be restricted to posts tagged [NSFW].


5) This is not a support community.
It is not a place for 'how do I?', type questions. If you have any questions regarding the site itself or would like to report a community, please direct them to Lemmy.world Support or email info@lemmy.world. For other questions check our partnered communities list, or use the search function.


Reminder: The terms of service apply here too.

Partnered Communities:

Tech Support

No Stupid Questions

You Should Know

Reddit

Jokes

Ask Ouija


Logo design credit goes to: tubbadu


founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS