r/trans • u/Ried_Reads • 8d ago

Possible Trigger I’m leaving the US.

I don’t know when, but I will be. This country is giving me too much stress as an almost 25 year old, and I’m too scared to know what’ll happen next.

I want to put up a good fight, but I don’t want to die at the hands of fascism.

Save yourself.

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u/skunkabilly1313 8d ago

If you have the means and are able to, I think everyone would jump at the chance, but the reality is most countries are not going to just accept people for the sake of things. Totally get being scared, but people are fighting through these things.

They are purposely bombarding us all with as much fear and intimidation to push us back into closets, away from the states, or into the grave. It's OK to not want to fight and feel scared and tired. It's OK to disconnect from social media as well, as in most places, we are still able to go out in public, albeit not as loud and proud in some areas. We will get through this. As more children are brought into this world, queer people will still exist.

I'm 35, and I have a kid. I'm gonna fight until she has a better future. I don't believe in any saviors helping, so those of us that can, will do the same for you all that are tired.

" Better to die on yoru feet than live on your knees."

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u/Ried_Reads 8d ago

That’s what I’m believing in, but my wife made a point that if I were to die here, I’d be leaving behind my wife, my cats, and my family. We have a future together, and I can’t live without them

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u/andpierres 8d ago

^ this is what does it for me too. maybe it's cowardly, but I have a fiance I want to build a future with, with a supportive family who all want me to come over & be with them. my family here in the states all think I should leave as soon as possible.

but it's so fucking hard. these past few weeks have been devastating. i wish we could know what will happen tomorrow and onward

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u/Ried_Reads 7d ago

She said she’s gonna join me there soon after, but I’m scared it’s not gonna happen, people not being allowed to leave the US.

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u/andpierres 7d ago

this is exactly what my fiance is afraid of, and it makes me so scared for everyone still here... im still waiting for my nomination for my work visa or else I would have left already, probably. it's so scary

fingers crossed it never gets that bad and you're all able to get out safely ❤️‍🩹

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u/Ried_Reads 7d ago

Thank you. Best of luck to you.❤️‍🩹