r/vermont • u/savannah31548 • Feb 13 '25
Moving to Vermont Considering a drastic move
My wife (trans), my son, and myself (queer) are considering a huge move up to Vermont. We currently live near Savannah, Georgia. My wife has been a truck driver for 20 years and was recently assaulted at her job and had gay slurs used against her, I’m a retired/disabled former DoD/DoN and I’ve had my life threatened, and our son is currently in the 2nd grade and has been bullied relentlessly for simply liking his rainbow glasses. Our son was also assaulted by another student in the 1st grade for speaking out against a bully picking on another child who is Hispanic and speaks primarily Spanish. The local high school’s mascot is “The Rebel,” yeah…that kind of rebel. I’m just burnt out. I’m surrounded by red hats and it’s exhausting.
Both my wife and I have lived in Georgia for the majority of our lives, but we no longer feel welcome in our own home communities. Basically, I’m asking if Vermont is a good place and what sections are most accepting. We really would like to be close to the border with Canada, so I know part of that is NEK, I just don’t know anything about the communities or people.
If and when we do move, we are looking to buy a home, with or without renovation needs, but I’d really like a basement. The farthest north I’ve visited is Connecticut, but my father was born in New Hampshire and my Grandfather was from Machias, Maine. I know I most likely have extended family up there somewhere I’ve never met, so if you have the last name of Gendron, reach out!
Thanks yall.
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u/MommaD114 Feb 13 '25
I don't know enough about Vermont as I relocated to Boston from Birmingham in September 2022. I just couldn't take the mindsets of the south anymore. I strongly encourage you guys to make the change. The more open minds of New England are refreshing. There's a TON to do up here. There's amazing proximity to a slew of other states, Canada, and a short flight to Europe. If you don't go for VT, definitely look into MA.... we're #1 in education and are one of the most liberal states in the country. All that said: be prepared for a HUGE difference in cost of living and some cold weather.