A lot of us down here in the South that are some flavor of queer aren't just being silent because we feel discouraged to speak up, we are actively oppressed. I was able to get driving lessons when I was younger because I wasn't aware i was trans. The driving "school" i.e. business that I learned from actively discriminates against trans people.
We are Trapped here! A lot of us are stuck in homes with people that, if they knew we were trans or gay what have you would happily see us in a pine box. My own parents were like that for YEARS till my brother gave them a reality check by moving out and threatening to cut contact over their fuckin bigotry.
We don't need to be cut out or abandoned. We. Need. Help! If you know someone in a horrible situation here and have a place to stay, offer it. A lot of us are getting fired for not being cishet. That means no healthcare, no money. Donate to Gofundmes and kofis and cashapps.
I lucked out, my parents are actually chill with me being trans for the most part now. I have a home and access to medical care and food. A lot of people don't. Go help them.
Edit: Look, I get that a lot of us on here are marginalized, but its important to reiterate this, for the people who aren't and as a reminder for us as well.
