I don’t know what comes next. I don’t know what to expect. It’s serious. It’s real this time. Prepare for the worst-case scenarios and do not assume anything. A lot has been said about how this administration plans to handle queer rights. It could mean anything. No level of institutional violence against trans people is off the table as of now. Medications can be banned, non-conformity with assigned roles can be criminalized, conversion therapy can be accepted as widespread policy. I don’t know. The end result is it’s not good. Whatever this change in power means for us, it’s not good. I don’t want to downplay the seriousness of what’s at stake here.

That being said, as escape and resistance efforts materialize, this community will support them. We will persevere as queer people have always had to. When the systems fail us, we rely on each other. Grassroots efforts will come together in the coming weeks and months. I encourage people to do what they think is right and to do what they think will keep themselves and their families safe. We have to stay together and we have to love and protect each other. No matter what happens. Unity and queer power doesn’t stop now. Today is a day to mourn the loss of a safe world for so many queer people. Tomorrow, we should begin to steel ourselves for resistance.

I hope the best for everyone. This community is here to support us all as this unfolds. I’m so sorry. I wish there was more I could say or do. The waves of anxiety and fear have been washing over me for the past couple of hours. Let’s mourn together, I guess. And get ready for what comes tomorrow.

There’s some crisis lines in the sidebar I encourage anyone to make use of if you’re unsafe right now. Those are all explicitly trans affirming support lines.

  •  MystikIncarnate   ( @MystikIncarnate@lemmy.ca ) English
    5•9 hours ago

    I’m not American and I wasn’t able to vote in any American election. However, my heart goes out to all of my American friends, especially those in any group which has been clearly targeted by the incoming administration. Including certain races/nationalities, and LGBTQIA+ persons.

    Stay safe, I’m sending you thoughts/prayers/vibes/whatever I can, hoping you will be safe throughout whatever comes next.

    You didn’t ask for it, you didn’t vote for it, you don’t deserve it. I’m angry that we find ourselves in this position. Much love for you all from Canada.

  •  Elise   ( @xilliah@beehaw.org ) 
    21•13 hours ago

    Just cycled past this town hall in Belgium. Also lots of churches here hang the flag, including the progressive trans one. In other countries too. In the smallest towns to the biggest cities.

    I know that it might seem a bit mean of me to dangle this in front of you, but I just mean to say that there’s a way forward and hope.

  •  mizuki   ( @mizuki@lemmy.blahaj.zone ) 
    22•14 hours ago

    I haven’t even started my transition out of a deathly fear of judgement, but have been getting such severe dysphoria lately that I have almost become a danger to myself. Just knowing that half of America is ok with my rights being stripped from me is enough to stop me from transitioning, let alone all the incoming anti-trans laws. I don’t know what to do anymore.

    •  SlyLycan   ( @SlyLycan@lemmy.dbzer0.com ) 
      3•7 hours ago

      Ya I feel you. I waited for a long time because it felt sooooo unsafe but it just got to be too much for me and when I medically retired I started. I’m still in the early enough stages that I could pass as masculine still, at least androgynous. I really don’t want to stop/pause but it’s definitely something I’m considering given the political climate. I wish you luck in however you decide. It hurts to be forced to be something you’re not for fear of being harmed.

      Be safe.

  •  fadingembers   ( @fadingembers@lemmy.blahaj.zone ) English
    19•14 hours ago

    I’m so fucking terrified. Currently trapped in a deep red state. The kind that has been building a registry of trans people. I don’t think I’m on it yet. Wondering when I’m going to have to leave everything behind and flee to a sanctuary state. I’m currently making plans but I have an entire year left on my lease

  •  ericatty   ( @ericatty@infosec.pub ) 
    44•17 hours ago

    My son and (trans) daughter in law were already talking about leaving the country if 45 became 47. At least our city is one of the safe areas (for now)

    I’m terrified for them and my friends/found family

    Mourning is definitely happening today.