Being Trans in NC

I came out as trans not that long ago. I feel like my supports are trying to best they can. And I'm truly so grateful for them. If it were not for them, I wouldn't be here.

And...

I do not feel safe in North Carolina as a trans person. I have lived here my whole life. I never quite even fell safe when I came out as gay. I really don't feel safe coming out as trans. And I really REALLY don't feel safe as a trans person in a red state with how much Republicans have vilified transgender people.

I'm lucky to now live in a more progressive city but I still don't feel safe here. It's at least better than the area I'm from but still not great. There aren't really any protections for trans people here.

I know no where is going to be perfect but I feel like there are some states that are at least somewhat safer and offer some protections for trans people. So I plan on moving ASAP.

Thank you North Carolina for raising me. I wish the situation wasn't what it is. I appreciate all of my 2SLGBTQIA+ family, friends, and allies here. But I feel like if I continue living here that I will go insane.

❗️UPDATE: ❗️

Wow. I didn't expect this post to blow up like this! I want to say thank you thank you thank you to all of the people who have reached out to me. And thank you to all of the supportive comments. It really means the world to me. I've felt so unwanted and unloved from all of the hateful stuff I hear on the news about trans people.

To the people who have said "just ignore that stuff." It's not that easy. Some of y'all don't know what it's like to have a government that is actively working to erase you. It's horrible. It's terrifying. And when there's a lack of legal protections in this state... it doesn't help my sense of safety.

But I know that there are many trans people like me here in NC and I know that we have many allies here too. I see all of you. And you all have my sincere gratitude. ♥️ 🏳️‍⚧️