In the past week, I've had three other transmen in my various circles tell me about being followed in a public place in my state (not even in the same parts of the state, mind you) being harassed by someone with their hand on their open carry gun. Unfortunately I feel like we're going to be seeing more of this shit. I'm trying to be careful with where I go in general but I've gotten especially homebound since June started.
this post was submitted on 13 Jun 2023
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Yeah I moved from Texas to Oregon years ago and that's the main reason why. It's just not safe in areas like that for queer people. I hope your friends stay safe and are doing okay after that.
At least one of them is just not leaving the house for the time being. It's tempting to do the same thing but I need to at least leave for groceries and shit. Can't afford delivery.
Elevated Access can help you get out to a free state for medical care. Volunteer hobby pilots, donating their time and planes. https://www.elevatedaccess.org/
In some areas there are volunteer drivers to help you get from home to the airport and the airport to the clinic, as well.
I'm really sorry to hear that, it's a horrible thing that's happening and I hope the courts come through for you and your friends safety.
I'm so sorry. You deserve to be able to life your life without fearing for your safety. Being followed around publicly is menacing enough, even without firearms in the equation.
Devastating. As part of the community its like every time I start to feel safe, a story like this comes out. And I'm just a little afraid again.
Another day, another conservative terrorist.
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