Trans People Are FLEEING The U.S. - STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED - We're Fighting Back! 

Not so fun fact: LGBTQ+ Australians are advised caution by the Australian Government when travelling to the US.

I’m trans and in the UK, and the UK is currently also getting more hostile. They’re trying to take trans people out of the protections of the Equalities Act 2010 - that’s the anti-discrimination law we have - and access to gender affirming care normally takes over 10 years on the NHS. I hope trans people in the US get some improvements, and if you’re thinking of moving to Europe then don’t pick the UK.

As a Native American 2 spirit, the changes thatve been made have really infringed on my peoples beliefs. Good to see protections are being put in place

Thanks for the heads up Ty. I am a 71 year old Gay man who came of age in the 60’s. This is even worse! I have never seen anything like what we are living through.God bless and protect the Trans community in particular.

I'm a trans woman and I'm fleeing to the Netherlands to get away from the US. Very terrifying times.

I'm a trans guy in Georgia with no means of leaving. If it gets too bad, I guess we'll Stonewall all over again. After coming out I discovered that there are significantly more trans people in my area than I initially realized, which makes me feel better.

We're being demonized and it's horrible. I live in Philly where we have a robust LGBTQ community, but even I've had thoughts of leaving the US

I'm a trans woman who had to flee Montana last year. At the time, I was only blocked from changing my gender marker on my birth certificate, but the governor was firmly stating that come that November, he would sign ANY anti-trans legislation that passed his desk. I was terrified by this, so I left nearly everything behind, including my amazingly loving and supportive parents, to flee to Washington state. I literally refer to myself as a trans refugee as a result. I now live with a fabulous trans partner and also a trans roommate, so we're like trans to the 3rd power.

I'm a trans man and two spirit from Texas. I moved to Massachusetts for medical school (and now work), but it's been so hard watching Texas legislation spiral like this. I love Texas so much and would love to move back there someday, but now isn't the time... The people in these states deserve better.

I’m very lucky to already be living in a sanctuary state. But to say all of this legislation is disheartening is an understatement. I just hope this all ends soon

I'm a trans woman from texas and I moved out last year. Many people thought I was over reacting because I pass but I just didn't feel safe. I'm currently in Massachusetts and feel safer here but if the republicans win the 2024 election i am considering leaving the country. In my opinion it's always better to be safe than sorry. If you can get out please do, if not please be safe and self protective.

I'm straight and a Christian ad even I hate this. I hat what's happening to these people who have done nothing wrong who are being mistreated and outright outlawed/assaulted. My heart goes out for you all and I pray for you and that things change and get better. I truly hate this world. I don't know how long I can last. Stay safe people.

Hey, Dutch trans person here, our housing situation isn't much better, but our number of anti trans bills is near 0! Europe is a great place to be rn.

I'm a trans woman living in NY and even I'm considering leaving the US. Anecdotally, it seems like most of the other trans people I know haven't had these issues, but just trying to deal with the American medical system as a trans person combined with a good few of the people I know buying into transphobic propaganda has made it more stressful and scary here than NY has a reputation of being. I can't even imagine how bad it is for everyone in the parts of the country that even bigots acknowledge are hell for us. Stay strong y'all, and please take care out there.

My mom has suggested we make plans to leave country if needed. I'm a trans woman. It's a little overwhelming for me tbh. I honestly don't know what to do.

I’m a non binary teen from New Jersey and hearing all of this stuff going on is really making me scared and sad. Luckily I don’t live in a state that has it as bad as some others, but it’s still scary. To everyone who is struggling and in places where they don’t feel safe because of these laws, keep fighting and don’t ever give up. We will all make it through this situation some how even though it probably won’t be very easy. Stay safe everyone ❤❤❤🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

transphobes: "i can always tell when someone is trans" me, a trans: didnt know this dude wasn't cis till half way through the video when he said "trans people like us"

I'm not even in the US but I find myself feeling a lot more cautious now about letting my trans identity be known, so I can't imagine how terrifying it must be living in anti-trans states

I may not be transgender myself, but my beloved girlfriend is. And although the circumstances of our relationship is somewhat strange, I feel compelled to share it. I'll be returning to the US after living in Mexico since I was ten years old. I'll be moving back to Colorado, because that is where my cousin's, who are immigrant workers, are so the hope is I'll land a job in construction with them. My girlfriend, she lives in Canada and is currently transitioning, taking estrogen pills. Our relationship is not conventional, as pretentious as that might sound to say. We'd been roleplaying for an entire year before we even started talking, so it took us a full year to even know what to call each other. But our friendship has morphed into a beautiful relationship. I've spent entire nights awake to be there for her while she was venting to me about her gender dysphoria, identity issues, emotional issues. And she has done the for me when I vent about my trauma, financial issues, and my own identity issues regarding race, religion, nationality, sexuality. We have a special connection, despite it being through a phone screen. I love her dearly, and I know she loves me so too. We've spent entire nights goofing off and being sappy, entire nights sharing sadness and fears, so many intimate moments. We're both passionate about art in different forms, we both know we are oddballs but we embrace it. And now the hope is that with me finally moving out of Mexico, we could meet each other and become a couple in person. There was a hope this year that she would be able to stay in Nashville, Tennessee for a while with a friend and I could move in with them, but with the anti-trans bills being passed there that hope has been dashed. I was hoping to get in on an immigration program to Canada this year, but I didn't meet the requirements since I have no official work experience and only reached highschool. That hope was dashed. She mentioned maybe visiting for some time in Colorado, but I truly worry for her if she does come here, because I see things like this, all the dangers and propogandism that trans people face in the US, and I worry for her safety. I will be there when she's with me and it'd be the most joyful day of my life. But we're both objects of hatred, her being trans and me being brown. I WILL meet her one day, we will go to a concert together, we will have our first kiss, I WILL be there to hold her in my arms one day, that be in the US, Canada, or wherever. She is my beloved. And it's sad to see the things that just her very being has to face, a facet of her humanity being accused of such horrible things, being feared into the closet. I can sympathize, as my mother was dealt a horrible hand as she was an illegal immigrant to the US. And I will face the same troubles in different forms, despite being a citizen. But I do still hold hope despite it all, that no matter how many laws they pass, there will always be a place where we prosper. There will always be an underground for us. And that no matter how many laws they pass, and lives they ruin, even if we don't see it in our lifetimes, that the future generations will become more accepting of you, of us, of basic humanity. That one day a couple like me and my beloved would be able to roam freely mimimal fear. That anti-trans sentiment wouldn't dash their hopes, that they wouldn't have to search for a place away from home to feel safe. But in a way, I find comfort in living in this time too. On a personal level, my beloved and I, we have talked entire nights about this, a relationship spanning three countries, all this worry but all this passion, we have a story to tell. Our relationship is a story in the making, in a transitory time in US history, like the love stories of the 60s. I'm getting sentimental here, but seeing this really hit a nerve, despite already knowing it. To see my transgender compatriots have to deal with all this, it's saddening. But still, we have to remain hopeful. I think of it like this, my mother suffered greatly so that I could prosper. Her work has lead me to being able to now have a chance to pursue something as grand as heading to a country farther away. But I will still suffer, but it will be worth it, because maybe my suffering will contribute to the generation after mine having better prospects than I ever did or could achieve. To prosper despite the odds, that is how change happens. And I hope that for the future generations, we will have made the steps for them to prosper beyond what we could. So that one day a relationship like mine and my dear love's wouldn't have to face what we are and will. Excuse the rambling and melodrama, I think about this a lot. My adult life has barely begun, I'm nineteen. But, well, this is the life we have, it's ours to do what we can with it. In good hopes, in spirit. That's the story that I'm in the beginning chapters of, and I hope that it's of some use to whoever will read it. Stay strong, my fellow people. We are all one humanity

I am a transgender youth in the southern part of Missouri. Because I am young i can not leave. I can't believe this is happening. I am so scared.

I am one of the trans refugees. I fled AL 2 years ago because I saw all of this coming. My permanent residency with Canada has been accepted and is currently in process. My country has let me down.

Just as a heads up for anyone considering moving, I'm a trans person who lives in Maryland, near Baltimore, and I shit you not, Maryland is AMAZING for us. There are some sketchy areas out in the sticks, but even then, myself and every other trans person I've met out here has had little to no problems here. Maryland is also historically blue, and it's really not that expensive in most areas. I'd HIGHLY RECOMEND MARYLAND. Edit: grammatical errors (thanks autocorrect 😑)

I'm a trans Floridian and all of my family either doesn't know or is in denial about the trans genocide. And I want to move to another state (since being disabled bars me from fleeing to another country.) But I'm disabled and I'm afraid my family will try to stop me 🙃 they think I'm a helpless baby and not a grown 26 year old. So Idk! Maybe I'll get to leave or maybe I'll have to fight ahit!

As a trans minor in Florida it's pretty scary just thinking of the possibilities that could happen. Me and my trans friends talk about moving to different states or even countrys but we obviously can't due to us being minors.

“A Place For Marsha” is an organization that is like a transgender Underground Railroad of sorts. And the “TransHoming Project” is an organization that is trying to get housing set up in sanctuary states for trans refugees. Both organizations need funding and visibility!

I’m a trans man in Georgia. My mom is the biggest supporter ever. She said that if a law passed that stopped me from getting my healthcare, she would move away with me in a heartbeat. The law that bans trans healthcare for minors passed a month or two after I turned 18, so I’m technically not affected. I still feel deeply unsafe here and want to move away, but I’m starting college and in-state tuition with scholarships is the most affordable option right now. I want to save money and use it to go to college in Ireland, but I’m so scared that a law will pass in the next 4 years banning all gender affirming care. That would run me out of my home, cut off my affordable education, and definitely use up the money I’d rather save for moving out of the US entirely. I’m so scared and depressed. I know I’m not alone here but it really feels that way sometimes. And I don’t even have it that bad!! Some of my high school friends are minors and now can’t access the healthcare they need! And my neighboring trans siblings in Florida and nearby Missouri are struggling so hard. We just have to live to the next day right now. To all my trans siblings, my heart is with you

Hey Ty love your content ❤❤❤ I'm a black trans woman living in Chicago IL. Though I may get the occasional micro aggression here and there, I don't feel the need to leave my home. I have moved many times in the past because of unsafe environments and violence against trans people. But today at 35 years of age I don't want to run anymore. Plus I have made some interesting connections with people in my neighborhood so I do have a sense of community. I feel for those who are afraid and wish the laws would protect us more. Thanks again for sharing this video. I am happy to see the law makers doing what is morally right for once.❤❤❤❤❤

I'm a trans woman currently living in Florida. I only just recently discovered that I'm trans and it honestly couldn't have come at a worse time with the worst anti-trans laws literally having been just around the corner. I'd already had it in mind to leave Florida and go up to Seattle to live with my partner, but my discovery suddenly heft a massive urgency onto it. I'm lucky to at least have a place to go and some semblance of security to which I can flee, but it'll still be a while until I can actually make the move and it'll be quite the trek and adjustment to make. As much as I hated it here in the first place, I'm still sad to have to leave so much behind, but I can't both exist as who I am and do the things I want to do here. I hope DeSantis stays as far away from an elected office as possible once his term is up. He's made the place objectively worse to live for absolutely everyone and decimated the one industry that actually keeps the damn place running; people WILL remember who did it and the party he was a part of when he did.

I apologise for venting 😅 All these laws are genuinely making me scared. VA doesn't have the shit like the rest of the east, but I'm still so scared for my safety and being a kid with a family of 6 we can't just leave. Good luck my trans friends... not enough people realise what's going on.

Hey, trans Missourian here. I have considered moving elsewhere, but I have something keeping me from doing so. I turn 17 next month, and I have no known family in Illinois, California, or even outside the US. I don’t feel safe at all. What makes it worse is that my family isn’t even supportive of me. My dad was the worst, so that’s why I don’t live with them anymore (i’m with my g-parents, and trying to help them to somewhat understand the LGBTQ community).

Dude this is so exhausting as a trans kid, like I live in podunk Indiana and a law was passed that basically said hah no you don’t get puberty blockers or gender affirming hormones because you’re a minor and get no rights. I swear I’m so done and wanna move so bad but oops I’m still attached to my parents. For the most part they’ve been super awesome and are mad about what’s happening too like I owe a lot to my parents for being as supportive as they have been but it still sucks that my own government actively hates my existence. So anyways sorry for the rant, and thank you so much for making the content you do more people need to aware of what’s happening and how it has negative effects on real people.

I am a non-binary/trans person that lives in Florida. The amount of political anxiety that I have been facing lately is overwhelming. I do want to move, however due to the economy my partner and I are already living with her parents. I never know when I leave my house if I will return, or end up a victim of a hate crime. It's to a point I'm even scared to go to Pride events. 😔

We deserve to feel safe in our own country. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🇺🇲

I'm not trans, but I'm a gay ally. I'd be happy to consider having a trans person as a room mate here in Colorado. If you need to get away from your situation, shoot me a message and we can see if it seems like a good fit.

To anyone reading this, I hope you are safe emotionally, physically, financially. You matter.

I live in Russia +im transmasc. And like... I can go to prison just for telling someone what is "trans", the definition of the word. I cant legally start transition or chang my gender marker in documents. And everytime i see the american anti-trans bills i wanna scream, because if this is anti-trans what do we have in my country?

To those who aren't going to flee and are choosing to stay and possibly fight... my respect for you is unimaginable.

Im an Australian Transwoman and Im thankful that Australia has become as accepting of LGBTQ+ folks as it is. It breaks my heart to hear whats happening in America. Everyone please stay safe.

God bless you for your consistency, Ty Turner. You will be greatly rewarded for all that you do. You and all your friends.

I'm trans and currently live in Florida. Me and a few of my friends are leaving next year to a state with better laws that protect us. Florida is a shit show and I know that moving isn't something a lot of us can do for the reasons you stated in video. Stay safe!!

Im a straight cis female and i am super worried for yall... Yall do not deserve this at all. No one does. I hope things get better. I'm very much an ally

As a closested trans kid who lives deep in a very transphobic state, I'm trying my best to save up enough money to move out to Ireland in the next few years. I'm still scared of moving away and not sure if Irelands the right place, but I truly believe I will be safer if I move far away. My heart goes out to those who have moved and I hope yall are safer where yall are

Florida transwoman here, I went to a local restaurant the guy brought the food to me, said "what the f**k" threw the food in my face. I decided I was ready to move, was all planned to move to Vermont with my partner. Someone slashed my tires. So I am currently stuck in Florida for the time being. I hope all of my trans brothers and sisters find safehaven.

i am an 18 year old trans guy from ohio and i am really hoping i can stay in vermont after college so i can live my damn life already. thank you for all you do, while it’s really tough to talk about how trans people are in crisis, these videos are something i can send to my parents that helps them get past thinking i’m faking it for clout and become more supportive and understanding.

As a trans person from Texas who is now living in New Mexico, I will say that if you’re still contemplating living here, it’s very nice and forgiving to trans people. It’s a sanctuary state and offers leagues better healthcare and medical coverage/treatment and the people here (socially) are very left leaning and progressive. I’ve never had a negative encounter here other than one person who isn’t New Mexican. Backpacking through Europe also sounds great though! Whatever you decide to do I hope both of you stay safe and well through your travels

I'm a trans woman in Washington state. I'm not scared about anti trans laws over here. We have had a few but nothing that I have felt the effects of. I'm mostly scared of the anti trans laws in other states becoming national in the coming years. Right now what upsets me most on a purely personal bases is that my mom's side of the family will be going to Arizona this year for Christmas but I don't feel safe joining them because Arizona has an anti-drag law that was meant to criminalize being transgender.

As a Trans person who grew up in Missouri, I dodged a bullet by moving to Germany during the pandemic, riiight before this shitstorm really hit the fan. Moving wasn't easy, and in the parts of the city where people are chillest I can't afford to live, but Germans are generally waaaay more tolerant, since the whole Transphobia wave just never landed here the same way. I've met so many chill older Germans who have Trans friends in their age group, it's amazing

I'm a trans man and am currently trapped in Florida. I'm a minor but I will be turning eighteen in August. Unfortunately, it's unlikely I'll be able to move out of the state any time soon as my anxiety has prevented me from learning how to drive. I also don't have a job because I live in a rural area and public transportation is not an option. I also have strict parents who would try to prevent me from moving to a more liberal state. Escape seems unlikely but I'm holding out hope regardless.

I'm trans and recently moved from Texas to Oregon. Leaving the state was something I wanted to do for years but really started getting worried about it when Greg Abott pulled a list of people from the DMV; I am 100% on that list if any information was actually obtained. I tried to get assistance from work to relocate, but they ended up firing me about 6 weeks after I asked for help. After that I made it a full time job to find a new position in blue states as well as a place to live. After finding a place, I uprooted my entire life, and spent my life savings to move the largest distance I've ever done within the span of 3 weeks.

As a trans man who had to leave my family and hometown in a deep red part of Florida behind, even in one of the reddest parts of New Hampshire I feel welcomed and safe. Truly night and day how people treat you up here. It improved my life so much, I wish I'd left a decade ago.

The Tennessee AG has used his position to demand, and obtain personal, confidential medical records from a clinic that provides medical care to trans people. He is making lists and taking names. We need to come together and protect our community in Tennessee. Also, let's get this AG permanently disbarred. It's a bit harder to get personal medical records when you lose authority.

I’m a Trans Latina in Indiana and I’m heavily considering moving out of the country after I graduate college. I’ve had my eye on Spain as they seem to be one of the more lgbt friendly countries and I already speak the language. It’s so depressed to hear that so many other trans folk share the sentiment of leaving the US.

Much love to everyone dealing with this oppression there and elsewhere. I am trans but I'm not an American, unfortunately the rightwing here too read the US propaganda stuff and for the first time theres been lots of hate and threat towards drag queens and trans people here too. Luckily in my country/city the Allyship is a lot stronger but I am also aware there aren't other cities in my country where I would feel safe to live.

My girlfriend is trans and in the military with a year left on her contract. The military has been unbelievably hostile: she has been on hrt for a year now and they are still misgendering her daily due to "policy". She has audio recording of a doctor and major saying that being trans goes against nature, is experimental, and that no one knows what happens when people transition, while flatly ignoring the advice of her specialists, including her endocrinologist. The military has done everything they can to block her surgeries, and she's genuinely considering reenlisting to get them. They're using her identity against her to get her to comply with the harassment and inhumane bs they keep putting her through, while presenting a convincing but false narrative that she has no other choice than to put up with this to get some of what she wants. I'm afraid of what will happen to her mental health if she enlists again, but I also understand why she might, being so close to everything she was promised a year ago. I'm so frustrated because it doesn't need to be like this.

My partner and I are considering moving abroad because of this. Refugees and asylum seekers receive special help in other countries if they qualify by their standards. We're looking at Amsterdam, Vienna, Berlin, Geneva, and a couple of others that have a rich culture of opera, art, dance, etc. I'm not transgender, but I am gay and my partner, and I don't always feel safe

I'm a gay man and one of my best friends is a transman. This friendship has helped me so much to fully understand the crap that transpeople are currently facing. Speak out cis allies!! Transpeople need our support. And fu@# JK Rawling!!

as a trans teen, this is fucking terrifying

Personally i’m trans and under 18, already in an unaccepting household. Luckily I live in a mostly blue state (it’s actually purple) so i’m somewhat safe. I have considered running away, but I have nowhere to go and it would only make my situation worse. The fact that it has been declared that trans people are facing a state of emergency scares me for the future of our community.

Seeing this genuinely scares me. I live in the uk, so im in a lucky position away from usa, but in the uk is slipping backwards and i can see it

So horrendous :( I hate that we are taking these steps backwards. I am SO worried for the young folks with unsupportive family or without the economic resources to relocate :(

I'm a transmasc minor in KY. I've already decided where I want to move to when I graduate high school; it's very LGBT-friendly. My condolences go out to other, fellow trans minors stuck in bigoted states like mine. Stay safe, everyone.

Hi non binary single parent here living in Florida.. it’s absolutely terrifying being a queer parent in this state. I’m making plans to leave the state and have also looked into moving to Canada. As a single parent who has family here, it breaks my heart to have to leave my family behind, my child is very close to their grandma too. It’s choosing safety for me and my child or stay in the closet and never come out till it’s safe and idk if I’ll ever feel safe here again. It breaks my heart and is a very isolating feeling. I have hope most days but some days I am absolutely terrified for our future.

I'm (cis) so glad to be from Massachusetts. I was a patient at Boston Children's when I little for cancer treatment and the work that they do in their gender specialty center is absolutely incredible. Boston Children's is such an amazing hospital and are one of the main things that fuel my love for pediatric oncology and medicine as a whole. Massachusetts has always been on top of human rights, education, and medicine and is such an incredible place to call home.

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you including the good/hopeful news on these update videos.

Im a trans guy from Texas with no way of leaving. Its been legitimately terrifying leaving the house sometimes. Hate crimes against trans people have been on the rise and i worry often that if i leave the house my parents might not see me back home again...

My anchor partner (transmasc) and I (nonbinary) have considered leaving the US, but everywhere that'll take us as Trans Refugees won't take *us* because we're Autistic, ADHD, with CPTSD. So that was frustrating to find out, too.

My friend recently moved to Massachusetts from Texas after her endocrinologist's office shut down. She was very fortunate that she was able to suddenly move, but for most people it isn't possible. Stay safe everyone.

I saw my future in the United States disappear with the Dobbs decision. Since then, I have been traveling abroad as often as possible, not only to get a vacation from my country, but to scout possible places to relocate. My mind is made up; I already want out.

I’m trans and autistic so I get treated extra special. 🙄 But I do live in a blue state, which means I barely make enough money to survive and can’t even afford to buy clothes or take care of my vehicle. The tires are probably going to fall off soon. I would love to leave the country. I hate the US for many reasons, the trans hate is just one of them. But because I can barely support myself, there’s no way I can afford to leave. Passports are expensive. Airfare is expensive. And I don’t know if I’d be able to find a job in a different country, especially if there are language barriers. I just feel really stuck and alone.

Honestly I'm a european trans person and I'm already shaking in my boots as it is. The U.S has been going CRAZY on our community I honestly don't know how you guys are keeping it together. That's why I'm so thankful for lgbtqia+ content creators like you for existing cause this is informing us worlwide about the bigotry in your country while putting people and organisations that help us in the forefront and bringing your good vibes along which God knows how much we need them. Honestly guys, I've been sending you all my strength since the beginning of this whirlwind and I'll continue to do so because goddamnit you need it ❤

Hi there. 32 y/o trans woman, native South Floridian, and after living here my entire life, I now have concrete plans to move to Asheville NC with my boyfriend in September. I've been planning this move for years, since long before the recent anti-trans legislation, mostly because of fears over climate change and worsening weather conditions, plus the lack of affordable housing. But the recent legislative attacks have definitely been the final nail in the coffin. And yes I know that NC has its own problems, but not nearly as bad as Florida.

Yes, my local pride group had a thread about moving to Canada for more trans safety😢 Yes, I am glad there's sane judges who folllow facts not Subjective opinions out there because that's their job.❤

Love you my American Trans siblings, take care, be careful ☹️

I hope Matt Walsh is proud. This is what he promoted: fear, terror, and immense agony, for both the left and right! EDIT: Don't browse my replies for the love of god

I feel safe in my community I live in a small town in Mo as an open transman and work in the public as a Walmart cashier. I not only feel safe to be myself but also feel supported by my team and family. most everyone in town knows who I am and what I am like with maybe only two people who are negative towards me and, any others may just be out of towners. I be myself to show other they can as well. I have had many minors come out to me knowing that I am safe. I am glad that I can help my community by being a public figure.

I am very lucky to be living in a safe state, I am so glad that we are fighting back against these laws, and bills.

being 17, trans, and with no hope of getting out of Arkansas for at least 2 years, it's all scary to say the least

I was born and raised in New Mexico, moved to Seattle when I was 21 to transition (ftm), and ended up moving back to NM in 2020 due to the cost of living. NM takes care of their people. We've had multiple tax rebates (aka checks into our bank account) from excess oil/gas revenue in the last few years, we got a full tuition scholarship for residents last year that allowed me to go back and finish my bachelors degree finally at 29, and legal weed as of April 2022. Our current governor has done so much for the people of NM and changed the way I see the state. If things stay like this then I see no reason to ever leave!

I'm Trans in Florida and I hate it here

Trans woman here who was born, raised, and currently living in Florida! I'm going to move to Pennsylvania, but the _initial_ reason for that was not because of how scary things are. Granted, now that things are the way they are, this is certainly a contributing factor. I want to move to Ireland some day, but i don't think that'll be an option any time soon.

i'm a transman in a relatively progressive northern european country. i've been following the struggles of our american brothers and sisters with a heavy heart for a while now. the recent laws have only amplified my concerns regarding the whole of healthcare system. wish there was more i could do to help.

i’m a trans person living in georgia and i really want to come out because i know my family will be supportive but i will not be able to transition in public which is really holding me back. i go to an all girls school and they are generally accepting of trans kids but i’m worried if they will stand their ground with all of these new laws being passed. i just want to be myself.

Hello, my name is Nikolai. I am an intersex trans man, I was raised female despite me being intersex. I was born & raised in Buffalo, NY. However, I was forced to move to Florida in 2017 because my mom wanted to live by Disney. I now reside in Clermont Florida and it is hell. No matter how many times I tell my mom I want to go back to New York it never happens, it’s always a false promise. Not only is it dangerous for me as a trans youth (13, late 2009), it is also dangerous due to me having a thyroid disorder. I cannot deal with the heat, no matter where I go in Florida I always overheat, I have a fan right by my bed so I can sleep safely. I bring a handheld fan with me everywhere I go, my body isn’t adapting to the heat and I feel it never will.

i am a 26 yr old trans man in iowa & i don’t feel safe here anymore. i plan to move to minnesota in summer 2024. perhaps canada eventually but i’m not ready to live in another country from my family yet and i want to grow in my career some more first. thanks for the videos, as always.

I'm cis but gay, and I will fight these laws tooth and nail till the end. You have more support than you know.

I'm a trans man who's currently living in Texas. Not just anywhere in Texas though, rural North East Texas which is conservative as hell. I'm scared to death here. But I'm the only one in my immediate family who can work and so I do. I'm publicly out at my job, but I don't correct anyone anything. Thankfully, everyone uses my preferred name, Marshall. I've been wanting to flee the US since trump was elected. And recently with Roe VWade being overturned the sentiment is even higher. Unfortunately, we don't have enough money to move and so I'll be stuck in Texas for a while yet.

I'm a disabled homeless trans guy living in my car in Texas. I've definitely been struggling with getting my T, which for me as someone who is also intersex, is actually very dangerous. I currently need it to maintain any hormone production and prevent severe fatigue and joint pain. Not to mention my muscle disorder that already causes severe pain and sometimes forces me into my wheelchair. I've literally had arguments with pharmacy techs who berated me about why am I getting testosterone? Why do I need it? Sometimes they literally insist that I have to tell them what my medical issues are. Spoiler alert: No I don't. My doctor wrote a script, it is their job to fulfill it, not give me a second medical opinion as someone WITHOUT a medical degree. I then inform them that I know the law about this cos my dad is a lawyer. Not that my conservative transphobic father would ever fight FOR me, but I use his mere existence as a way for people to leave me the F alone. Luckily, I pass as a cis male very well (must be that hidden Y chromosome that makes transphobes quiver with fear when I bring it up), so I mostly only get harassed nowadays for being homeless. Ahhh, America. Anyway, I'm only still in Texas at all cos my cat is still at my parents house and I'm still the one that has to take care of him every day, even though they kicked me out for not wanting to pay them $1k rent after I got fired for being trans. Ahhh, Family. I'm saving up for a larger vehicle or RV to live in so I can take my cat and leave and then finally block my parents on my phone. There's a G0FundMe & K0Fi in my profile links if anyone read this and is interested in helping out. Currently trying to decide how to go about maybe filming my life, but really scared about mentioning my biology. It's the only thing holding me back from vlogging my experiences at the moment. I really want to flee to Canada, but I got denied the last time I applied when I had 3x the amount they recommend saved up. Now I don't have those savings anymore, and only a minor remote work job for a graphic design company. Sorry for the wall of text, but yea! That's my life in Texas right now. Fingers crossed for... well, generally everything. Apologies for any misspellings.

I moved from Texas to California for the same reason. Way too dangerous. I'll deal with the high rent, idc anymore. To elaborate further: I was in San Antonio, Texas for most of my life. I had dealt with plenty of violence and abuse in different jobs and at school. I was done. ended up getting a job in the bay area doing tech support for a robotics company, and they offered to relocate me to the bay. I had friends in Cali, so I was lucky enough to have a place to stay while I worked out moving away from my parent for the first time. The hardest part was leaving family and friends. My grandmother died and my mom broke her hip/femur just a month or two before I moved, but it was a now or never situation and I had to leave. I miss my brother, I miss my mom to death. I miss my grandpa, the only father figure I had in my life (who will never move to california cause hes a gun nut and aggressively republican lol). I miss the friends I had and the dog I couldn't bring with me. Hell, I miss having AC and large trash cans XD But I'm happier. Truly. Healthcare is so much easier with San Francisco being a train ride away. Public transportation and biking is easier here (too scared to drive cars so i dont lol), I don't have to worry about some asshole starting shit with me because im bisexual or trans. It's safer to come out to doctors when needed. Safer to be myself. Thankfully im stealth now so I only come out to people when I need to, but yeah it was terrifying living in Texas during the trump era. I was lucky I was a homebody and never went out during my T puberty phase.

My partner and I moved 3000 miles across the United States to flee a change in the law. We are now only a few hours from the US border if it gets worse.

Commenting for the algorithm! I will be sharing this with everyone I know. I really appreciated your last video regarding the anti trans bills, shit was devastatingly eye opening!

I'm somewhere in Indiana, am a mom, and I am very worried about the states of things. My spouse more so. We're taking steps, keeping abreast of the situation. Until there's a national ban, etc we can't get refugee status to flee the country, but if that happens, then we'll go, somehow. But with sanctuary states maybe it'll just be a move there, but we wouldn't like to have to do that. Stay safe everyone. Trans kids in Indiana, you have options, talk with your parents, wrack your collectives brains and find them, there are good people here in the state that want to help. Just don't turn around and give that info away on the internet after. You may want to, but hold back and deliver it person to person one you find an avenue. Don't give those against us another avenue to close down. Good luck. We all need it.

Im a Trans minor ( thankfully living in Minnesota) and I’m two (ish)years from becoming a full on adult. I’ve been considering on moving to Canada to hopefully feel safer from all of this. To all my fellow Trans folk out there, stay safe 🏳️‍⚧️❤️

I’m so sorry this is happening, you have my full support.❤🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

I'm a trans woman in the UK and would move to Scandinavia tomorrow to escape TERF Island but Brexit fucked that up!

New Mexico is a great state for LGBTQ+ people, at least from my own experience. Even living in a great state that supports people it still is scary and I totally understand feeling the need to move.

As a cis bisexual woman with trans friends and loved ones who are very close to me, I’m so very worried about the direction our country is headed. I’ve wanted to get out of the US for over a decade, and have tried to make some progress in getting our passports and making plans, but I just hope we can get out of the country before they start putting people on trains. If anyone tells you to go on a train, resist! Don’t let them take you! It might seem like I’m joking or being silly or flippant about this, but I’m being 100% completely serious. Knowing history, this has happened in the past and people went willingly and I am telling everyone I can, “Do not go gentle into that good night.” Do not let them treat us like cattle for the slaughter! We need to fight back!

I really needed to hear this Ty 🥺💕 I'm glad we are finally making a little progress in the right direction, but it's still terrifying to be trans and living in the south right now

Also the federal government needs to address the whole country telling each & every anti trans (lgbqia+) citizen who they will be fined or thrown in prison for commiting an agregious act against us.

😢 to think this is the progression weve been fighting for. Long way to go

I'm actually working on my Bachelor's degree in order to stop this dehumanizing of Trans people. I'll keep learning all that I can to put a stop to this senseless debate.