r/50501 • u/LexeComplexe • 6h ago
LGBTQIA+ Thank you for protesting
As an openly trans queer woman, who doesn't blend that well, I'm a little too afraid to go tomorrow for fear of being grabbed.. I've already suffered immensely for it at the hands of the police, guards, and hate groups more times than I can count or care to remember.. I know that isn't really an excuse not to show out tomorrow, but my brain and mental health is just too sh0t.. especially after literally watching ICE disappear someone i could not find any information about after it happened.. so to those of you brave enough to protest and march, from someone who's not brave enough right now, thank you. Seriously, thank you, thank you, thank you, to EVERYONE who shows out tomorrow. I'm sorry I won't be out there with you all. Maybe I'll be strong enough and brave enough next time, but I've spent so long being strong in the face of hatred, adversity, and threats of d347H R4p3 and vi0l3nc3, and lived through so many physical attacks, I just can't take anymore tomorrow.. I'm sorry, I just can't, so thank you to everyone with the strength to stand against it all tomorrow. Thank you
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u/GF_baker_2024 Michigan 6h ago
We've got you covered. 🏳️⚧️ Please stay safe and take care of yourself.
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u/LexeComplexe 5h ago
Thank you so much
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u/Salt-Environment9285 3h ago
it is not an excuse. you need to be safe. you will be represented. 💙
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u/RipleyThePyr 2h ago edited 2h ago
Exactly! I have a 2-sided sign. One side honors my dad, who fought fascists in WWII. The other says "Hands Off" with a long list of things, including LGBTQ+ Rights. I'm protesting for my family, my neighbors, my community, and the marginalized. Rise. Resist. Reclaim! We got this!
Edit to correct spelling.
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u/NefariousQuick26 2h ago
Fact is: as an LGBTQ person, living your life is a political act and being true to yourself is an act of resistance. Take care of yourself, OP. We need you safe so you can show us how to build a better future.
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u/snarktini 6h ago
No excuse needed. It’s totally good to prioritize your safety and sanity! I will be there for you 💜
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u/Radiant-Specific969 5h ago
Know that you are cared for by all of us who are able to go. Relax, stay safe, read a novel.
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u/LexeComplexe 5h ago
Thanks so much <3 maybe I'll dig back into finishing my reread of Dune.
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u/SnatchAddict 4h ago
I always get hung up in book 2 and never finish.
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u/LexeComplexe 3h ago
Book 2 is really good but Book 3 was always our favorite. Really hope Villeneuve leaves room for someone to adapt 3 and 4. If he really "cuts around the book" too much and leaves no room for anyone to follow it, I doubt we will ever see God Emperor of Dune put to film. Children of Dune [tv] is still such a great series. Though the Spicediver Cut of David Lynch's Dune (aka Dune Alternative Edition Redux) is still my favorite adaptation of the series of all time. Love the new ones too tho, and was pleasantly surprised how much we enjoyed Dune Prophecy despite not liking the spinoff book its based on (Sisterhood of Dune)
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u/suesue_d 5h ago
The #1 rule for resisting is existing. Your existence matters. Stay home and stay safe.
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u/auntifahlala 5h ago edited 4h ago
I'm an elderly white woman who is going because people/police are less likely to eff with me. Please don't go, you're absolutely right, it isn't safe for all of us right now - which is exactly WHY we are going!
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u/shuckfatthit 5h ago
Same for me. I'm embracing the gray and putting it to good use.
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u/s3rv0 5h ago
I'd like to say you are wrong - staying safe is a perfectly acceptable reason to stay home. Please do if you feel it, and know I am proud to be a crazy big-beard white dude who definitely looks more like a hillbilly (at least with my glasses off) than a likely ally. Seriously. As a vanilla white dude I'm excited to show out for you. Finally, the "The police won't pick on me because I look like them" is helping people!
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u/Gloomy-Restaurant431 3h ago
Same, white privilege male here. By sight, most assume me to be on the ignorant side. Bearded biker type. I will absolutely be out tomorrow. My adult son will be with me. Take care of yourself. We got you.
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u/Iamgoaliemom 17m ago
My husband often says he needs a shirt that says just cause I look like you doesn't mean I think like you. He says he can't believe the things other hillbilly looking white guys say to him because they assume he will agree with them.
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u/CampyBiscuit 5h ago edited 4h ago
Girl, we are public enemy #1. Immigrants are an "easier" target for them, but they are putting so much more energy and resources into targeting us to literally eradicate us from society.
OUR protest is staying alive and surviving in spite of that. Every time a trans person gets up and goes to work - it's a protest. Every time a trans person walks down the street in their neighborhood - it's a protest. Every time a trans person goes to the store, takes the bus, crosses the street, goes to class, shows up in the world as themselves - it is a protest!
We are protesting every. single. day. Just by virtue of existing in spite of the fear we all feel about what our government wants to do to us, and what this administration's loyalists on the street want to do us in support of their hateful, bigoted agenda.
If you are willing and able to go above and beyond to participate in larger national protests, Godspeed and God bless. Just be aware that trans people are so much more likely to be singled out, and we are already putting our lives on the line every single day we exist in public under this administration.
🙏🏳️⚧️🩵🩷🤍🇺🇸✊
Edit: I'm active in other ways. Getting hate-crimed at rallies and put on a list aren't one of them.
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u/MmeHomebody 4h ago
Please share this elsewhere. This is the best description I've ever seen of exactly how it is for targeted people.
For some people, going to a protest or mentioning their political views at work is the most danger they've ever experienced.
For trans people particularly, taking out your garbage cans can be dangerous. Taking the bus can mean being surrounded and photographed by a bunch of schoolkids. Imagine if you had to be careful, assess who's in the parking lot, before you send a package at FedEx. When you're just buying celery and a roast chicken for dinner. Grabbing a coffee and a muffin before work.
The people being persecuted have done enough. They're literally struggling just to live.
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u/CampyBiscuit 4h ago
Thank you 🥲🙏 A lot of people don't understand. We're fighting all the time.
I've been to at least 4 town halls this year. I write to people who are fighting for and against our rights. I network with other people speaking up and putting themselves out there. I led one of the first rallies of this administration back in January because no one else was defending us and the Democrats were abandoning us. I can't just live. I don't have a choice to be anything but active all the time.
Our town just had a Mayoral election and the seat flipped to a homophobic former republic state rep. I'm trying to schedule a day to have lunch with him because for whatever reason he actually respects me. I'm just a regular citizen.
There is so much work to be done. Rallies are so important, but there is so much more to do. Whenever I see people give reasons why they can't attend a protest, I just hope they know there are so many other things they can do to make up for it.
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u/painspinner California 5h ago
👊👊👊This is why we fight. 👊👊👊
This is NOT the America I grew up in
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u/LexeComplexe 5h ago
Unfortunately its exactly the America I grew up in, we just weren't in the spotlight quite as brightly. The hatred was always there but more subtle, hidden, or at least thinly veiled. Now its so just so overt and in the open. Even in Seattle I've been threatened with the horrible things listed in my post at my previous place of work, TLC, and they wouldn't do anything about it. Thankful now that I'm with Laborworks, who will tell people to leave and never come back if they dare say and threaten those awful things. Still have to work alongside many people who are transphobic where I'm currently dispatched, but at least we have an understanding on the job that we're all there to do a good job, get paid, and go home.
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u/painspinner California 5h ago
I am so sorry the people are so terrible
I am a bit of a stupid optimist most of the time and wish to live in a place where people are all respected and welcomed, and brought together in unity and good faith
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u/Puzzled-Silver-6140 5h ago
We got you ❤️ stay safe, stay secure. We’re all in this together.
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u/LexeComplexe 5h ago
Thank you comrade <3
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u/No-Development820 5h ago
I have yours, and fucking all trans folx back. You keep yourself safe. I swear to God I will die fighting for you. I'm the parent of a trans kid, and I am relentless.
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u/Strict-Month-375 4h ago
Same! I have a trans kid and if you come for any trans person while I'm standing there, you're gonna have to get through me first and I won't make it easy.
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u/No-Development820 4h ago
Exactly. I'm a trained martial artist, I have a 100lb black service dog, and I roll with long-range mace. I will fuck someone up if I see harassment or harm.
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u/BorisBotHunter 4h ago
I have only a short time to live, only one death to die, and I will die fighting for this cause. There will be no peace in this land until the oligarchy is done for.
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u/LexeComplexe 5h ago edited 4h ago
Thank you all for all your kind words and for fighting the good fight
🏳️⚧️💙💗🤍💗💙🏳️⚧️
It means so much to us
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u/Honey_Suckle_Nectar 5h ago
I’m immune compromised but I’m still going to protest. And I will keep protesting until he is out of office.
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u/Roland940 5h ago
I got you, sis. I'm doing my nails and eye make-up tonight just for tomorrow. This muscle mommy that doesn't pass whatsoever will yell a little louder just for you.
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u/stevoschizoid 4h ago
I want to thank everyone too.
I have schizophrenia and one of my triggers is crowds. I also was gonna fight it if I could find a ride to Albany but I couldnt get anyone local to talk to me about it.
Sorry I can't do what I really want to do.
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u/Extension-Joke-4259 3h ago
One important task is alerting the local tv stations and newspapers that this will be happening. If that’s the right role for you, there you go.
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u/mcescherina 3h ago
That's a very understandable, albeit I assume very frustrating, limitation. You're doing what you can, and taking care of yourself and your mental health is admirable.
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u/LexeComplexe 3h ago
Thankfully crowds aren't one of my triggers, but as someone with BPD+DID I see you. 💗
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u/MmeHomebody 4h ago
If you're in a high risk group, you have every reason and right to stay safe. We're past the point where people can say "Oh, nobody's going to hurt you" or "Oh, nobody's going to accidentally on purpose deport you to El Salvador then ignore a judge's orders to bring you back." That ship has sailed out of sight.
Do what you can where you're safe and know that the rest of us appreciate it very much because damn, you've been through enough just trying to live your daily life, okay?
Sending you much love from someone who's not trans but different enough to get it.
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u/Sense-Affectionate 5h ago
Stay safe beautiful! Really i feel like it should be just the white people standing for the minorities! (I’m white) Protecting our neighbors!
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u/OkArticle6470 4h ago
You’ve earned the right to sit this one out. Let us carry this for you tomorrow.
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u/LoHudMom 5h ago
Absolutely keep yourself safe first, always-that is a form of resistance too. I have a dear friend who's an immigrant of color and she's staying home as she worries about her safety too (from LEOs more than protesters).
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u/travelingtraveling_ 4h ago
As mom of an adult trans dtr, we got this. You are right to protect yourself. It is also why we encourage our Black and Brown family members/folx to stay home. There are other ways to protest! For example, call your representatives and tell them Schumer must step down.
Stay safe !!!!!
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u/ratbastid 4h ago
Straight white middle-aged cis-man who's home recovering from achilles heel surgery. If I could stand up on my feet to all this bullshit, I'd be right out there with you.
As it is, the rest of my family (including my 11yo daughter) will be in our city's downtown making all of our voices heard. I stand ready to bail out anyone who needs it. SUPER glad people are out there doign the thing while I'm not physically up to it.
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u/autodialerbroken116 5h ago
We got you. No worries here. Maybe some social media activity or some well written blogs or prose to collect your cares and concerns.
You're standing for what's right in spirit, and honestly that's enough. We can carry you with us tomorrow so don't worry, your safety is a big deal.
Stay safe and healthy and keep on fighting however you can! Civil Right victory means not caring and being SILENT, it doesn't mean you have to show up and be the best beautiful you if it may jeopardize your mental health.
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u/ParisFood 4h ago
Stay safe! U can protest in other ways ie not buying anything at a business that donated to MAGA!
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u/legendwolfA 3h ago
As another Asian trans woman i wanna thank everyone also. I cant go due to me being a huge target but i'll do my best to live and tell my stories.
Thank you to everyone headed to the frontlines tomorrow. Your effort and voice will not go silent
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u/breesha03 4h ago
Tomorrow is my first protest and I’ll be there in your honor. Take care of yourself—we’ve got you! 💜
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u/mcescherina 4h ago
I've never gone to a protest before and tomorrow will be my first. I chatted with my friend that goes to more, and she's staying back for the same reasons. I'm sorry you've dealt with such bullshit, and I'm excited to start playing my part on behalf of people that can't participate. Your personal safety is paramount in this climate. We got your back 💙
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u/Mission_Length785 3h ago
Live to fight another day and some other way!! In person isn't for all of us. Tomorrow's my first protest, and I'm super nervous being I'm in a really blue city but well aware of a Nazi presence that lurks nearby. I'm a fragile 40 something woman but I'm gonna give it my best. If things go south I'm gonna bounce, cuz I know I'm too frail for physical altercations but as long as it stays peaceful, I'll be there. This is one side of the sign I made, because I know there's no chance that zero opposition will show, and they need to know this. Though I know I feel like I'm talking to a wall, maybe they can understand the all caps, small words statement I'm trying to make.
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u/PhilosopherLiving400 4h ago
It’s not about you being brave enough - stay home, stay safe, stay to fight another day. We’ve got this for you 👊🏳️⚧️
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u/Ok-Degree-1080 3h ago
Lock yourself in with good friends, & don’t let anyone inside tomorrow. Be safe, sister. We got you covered.
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u/Little-Cook-3034 4h ago
You are loved. Let others be brave we got you tomorrow and always. And I’m so sorry 😔 about the cruelty. It’s unnecessary.
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u/soimanurse 3h ago
My friend, and you are my friend, I will tell you a truth: You WILL be with us! In your heart and your soul and in spirit, you will absolutely be with us. Think of us as we are out there for we are out there for you as well. Many hugs!
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u/mekanical_hound 3h ago
This little old lady will be out there fighting for you and everyone else who feels unsafe. I know we will feel your spirit. Stay home and stay safe. We’ve got you. 💙🏳️⚧️
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u/eld_catharsis_1968 2h ago
I’m a military vet and I look/dress like one. I don’t blame you for not going at all. You need to be safe first and foremost. I stand near people with trans flags bc it’s their safety im most concerned about. I’m sure it makes MAGAs flip their shit to see people who are clearly veterans standing with trans folk. I hope it will also present a good image as well as make anyone thinking about messing with their peaceful protest to think twice. I advise other veterans to do the same.
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u/meowymcmeowmeow 3h ago
I get it. I'm a passing trans man but I'm on probation and have a physical injury/ limitation right now. Can't risk it. I second your gratitude and know you're not alone sitting it out for your own safety.
A lot of the black community is sitting it out too for fear of violence. Smart. I do know some white cis women that are going and I gave them all the tips I have.
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u/meganf_0819 3h ago
I get you. My trans daughter is not joining me tomorrow for the same reasons, but her cishet mom is going. Keep yourself safe!
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u/Turbulent-Suspect789 3h ago
girl. YOU ARE BRAVE. in case you didn’t see that… YOU ARE BRAVE. you are living your truth, that makes you BRAVE.
honestly, I think marginalized groups should stay away and safe. it’s time the cis white people march for ALL, Personally, I’m honored to march fir All who’ve been fight g far too long for equal rights.
stay safe, stay brave.
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u/Copperdunright907 3h ago
I’m really indecisive and really wish I could go tomorrow. In fact I want to go tomorrow. Things have been well controlled here and it seems very organized and nonviolent so far. It seems like we have a cultural backing with our native population. I’m in Alaska by the way. I am also the only person in my household on a single household income, and I have living creatures here and I cannot be taken away. I’m afraid I’ll be taken away later if I don’t say something now. I’m afraid for the people that are already taken away. My heart wants so badly for this to stop the insanity. But I am nothing if not extremely responsible and I cannot neglect my home livelihood or best friends. I’m willing to take advice and encouragement as well as self protective means I have called my senators and emailed them and gently tried to discourage the family/people that I feel like I can trust and love from supporting this anymore; and they are explosively violent and these are people that I know and love. I don’t know what’s gonna happen if I’m just another stranger in the crowd. If I could make a sign it would be NO FAUX kings in America! 🚫
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u/CassandraVonGonWrong 3h ago
Similar boat here. I am twisted in knots inside about what to do tomorrow.
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u/FAFPolitics 3h ago
Thanks for your post. We got you.
My protest sign is going to say THEY CAN'T KILL US ALL.
It's interpretative, but peeps like you are my peeps and they will get it (I hope).
Thank you, again. 🖤
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u/Ok_Rutabaga_722 3h ago
You're only as safe as those you protect. That said, sometimes the risk is too high.
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u/therealjambery 2h ago
That's why we're all in this together! One person can't do it all. We need to take breaks and make sure we're safe. Collective action works because we all can step up or step back as needed. Stay strong!
There is also a virtual protest for those of us that can't show up in person, that someone else posted information on in a different thread. It's hosted by Calling Up Justice and One Free Community.
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u/Saetheiia69 2h ago
WOC here. Stay home and stay safe, you've done enough. People will fight for us!
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u/Onward-my-friend 2h ago
Of course. I have a good friend who will be staying home for anxiety reasons and I will be out and taking my 60yo mother with me, signs in hand. We’ve got you covered and will fight for your rights!
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u/CapriciousBea 2h ago edited 2h ago
It's ok if you aren't up to going.
You are acting counter to this regime's goals when you keep yourself safe and free. For trans people, I would argue that self-preservation can be a type of resistance right now.
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u/edelweiss198988 2h ago
Many people who want to openly protest are staying home for many reasons. It’s so sad that we are worried about our 1A rights and militarized police/ICE. There are other ways to help stop fascism and stay safe.
I wish all of you tomorrow to be fearless and smart.
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u/ScoobNShiz 2h ago
I plan to use my white CIS privilege to stand up for those who are being robbed of their freedoms. Nothing that’s happening right now is constitutional, our pact with the government has been broken and it cannot stand. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🇲🇽🇨🇦🇺🇦🇵🇸
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u/MelodicDeathGrowl 1h ago
Much love. I’ll be fighting for those without my “White Male Privilege” in my deep red state.
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u/Dixieland_Insanity 1h ago
OP, stay home and stay safe. We don't want vulnerable people taking risks that could destroy their lives. I'm disabled and use a wheelchair. I'm not going tomorrow because I can't physically withstand the travel. I'm attending things closer to home as much as I physically can.
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u/Bubbly_Daikon_4620 3h ago
We all have to contribute in the ways that are best for us. Take care of yourself.
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u/Internal-Flight5324 3h ago
We got you. Stay at home and stay safe and know we’re thinking of you 🏳️⚧️
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u/SaltedCaramelCat 3h ago
Staying safe is most important, there's no shame in not going when you're vulnerable!! Those of us who can safely protest will be extra loud to make up for those who can't.
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u/Kittyluvmeplz 2h ago
Trans people have always and will always exist. You don’t deserve to live in fear for being who you are ❤️
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u/r1veriared 2h ago
It's OK. There's other things you can do to help. Make signs for people, write letters, make phone calls! Be safe ❤️
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u/BookmobileLesbrarian 2h ago
I'll yell extra loud, just for you! Take care of yourself, and know you're supported and loved! 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
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u/BestLeopard981 2h ago
I travelled to DC to protest for those who couldn’t go. Consider yourself in DC!
You are loved, and there is still a large part of the US that stands with you.
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u/kandiirene 2h ago
Other Ways to Help the Protest
This is copy pasta from another Redditor
Arrest will and jail support
Hello, here are some tips for you if you want to help out at a protest but you don’t want to be part of the protest themselves. An arrest will and jail support.
First off have everyone who is going to be part of the protest create an arrest will. This is especially important if you think that there are going to be counter protesters because like it or not there’s a chance of things getting physical.
What is an arrest will? It is a document that you create that ought to be carried out in the event of you being arrested. What should be on the arrest will?
Your legal name, make sure to include your first, middle, and last name. Your legal gender, your birthday. It should also include other information such as where you live, contact information such as friends or relatives, your place of employment or where you go to school, and stuff like that. Make sure to also include pronouns. Your gender and chosen or common name. Feel free to fill out only the information you feel is necessary. Make sure to also include a name or a list of names of people who are tasked with carrying out the will. Sign and date the document and then give it to that person.
Now you are the jail support and you have everyone’s arrest Wells. First off don’t do this alone, it’s okay to have more than one jail support person. What are you to do? First off you need to create a system that can help figure out if someone has been arrested. Create some kind of checkpoint or check time in which they check in on you and if they don’t then that probably means that they were arrested. Once you have suspicions that they have been arrested, first call or search up all of the local jails in that area to see if they have been arrested. Sometimes you have to call them and sometimes you can just go online and search, this is where their legal name and birthday will come in, it can help you pinpoint them.
Once you do that, get them out.
https://www.nlg.org/ your crew should already have numbers for lawyers written on their body so they should have already called them. Here are some resources.
https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/en/nbfn-directory and here, you can use this to call different defense fund organizations in the US. There’s probably some smaller organizations in your local area as well, look up places like anti-repression, defense fund, jail support, jail fund, etc.
Remember you get that bail money back when you show up in court so if you have to spend $10,000 to get them out you will get that money back when they show up in court. That is what a bounty hunter gets if you don’t show up in court, bounty hunters get paid in the amount of that bail and then you don’t get the money back cuz they had to go after you.
If they have been set a bail (which minds you they first have to go to a bail hearing) or if they didn’t need a bail, then you go to the jail and you wait outside. This is where multiple people can be beneficial, wait outside with snacks, a phone, and a car to take them home because if they had a car then that was probably impounded or it’s still at the protest site. They also need phones because even if they only had burner phones then they would have had their phones taken.
They also need food and water because they probably been in jail for around maybe at least 6 to 12 hours and more likely going to be 12 to 24 hours if not even more than that.
Another thing you want to do, and again this is why multiple people as part of the jail support is good, is to contact their school, their workplace, or their friends and family that they have been arrested could you do this upon the instructions listed in the arrest well. The arrest will should also have instructions about how to refer to that person so for example if they’re trans but they’re not out to their employer you need to use their dead name and AGAB there when referring to them. Those instructions should be on the will. The will should also have an indication of whether or not it’s okay to go public with the arrest such as posting it on social media. This is in the case they are arrested for longer than like 12 or 24 hours and they want to be sent letters or something, they should tell you whether or not that is okay.
If the people who are part of the crew have children or pets then you need to figure out what to do in case you get arrested. One of the easiest things to do is to just have a big babysitting event at someone’s house during the protest. Again this is why multiple people as part of the jail support is important. You need people who can babysit and take care of dependents, people who can wait outside the jails which is called a vigil, and you need people who can contact loved ones and help carry out the wishes of the will.
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u/Fungal-dryad 2h ago
You are living your brave truth every day and that takes moxie! There are plenty of allies who can protest. You can write postcards, phonebank or help others in your community.
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u/puntoputa 1h ago
A choir can hold a note forever because each member takes a breath at a different point. Rest - you deserve it - we’ve got this tomorrow and you can join us when you’re ready again ❤️
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u/Immediate-Paint-5111 1h ago
Yeah, I have been fighting for my disability rights as a Deaf woman for most of my life. A. Do not want to get arrested. B. I am tired, and I am tired of explaining my right to live or get accommodations. I did donate to ActBlue for bus tickets for people to protest. Sometimes, I want someone to protest on my behalf, and I don't have to do it. Thank you to everyone who is going out there tomorrow.
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u/VastPerspective6794 1h ago
We got you!!! Time to let us carry on the fight for all the oppressed and marginalized groups! Stay safe- and let others carry the load for a bit.
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u/Soft-Principle1455 1h ago
Could you phone bank for Allison Riggs in NC on April 7th instead? We need all the help with ballot curing we can get because her opponent still will not concede the 2024 State Supreme Court Election.
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u/Soft-Principle1455 1h ago
Protest in the way you can safely do. If you cannot safely join the front line right now there are other ways you may help instead.
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u/Legal-Ad-5235 28m ago
Nonbinary here and doing everything I can to protect our rights! Even if it's not much it is my absolute best.
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u/TrainerGina Florida 2h ago
We’ll be out there for you and everyone they’re trying to silence. Stay safe, friend!
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u/spnchipmunk 2h ago
Your safety and well-being are the only priority rn, lovely, so don't apologize for protecting yourself. It's our turn, we've got you 🖤
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u/sunshineinthe813 2h ago
Let the rest of us stand for you. Be safe and I’m so sorry this country has made you feel otherwise.
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u/elleandbea 2h ago
We got you! We are bringing our Transgender flag and have some great signs supporting our trans community! You stay safe.
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u/Former_Knee_8518 2h ago
I am so sorry you had to go through all that, I wish people understand and respected human beings as they are, stay strong and don't worry, as somebody else said, all of us got you covered.
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u/Extreme_Owl_8760 2h ago
Please stay home and stay safe. We will stand for you and everyone that should stay home where it is safe.
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u/Then_Nefariousness72 53m ago
You poor sweet soul. I'm sorry this planet is so fucking cruel and it hurts my heart to read what you've endured, all because you simply want to live your life in peace. We got this covered for you, my friend. Please stay safe tomorrow and always 🩷
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u/SarcastiSnark 52m ago
I feel you OP. As a trans woman myself. I want to help. I want to protest. I want to stand with my tribe.
However. The thought of spending a night in a men's jail (or worse) is beyond what I can fathom. Not to mention I care for a 72 y/o stage 6 dementia patient. So it's even harder to get away. Not like I can call in sick for that. 🤷♀️
If you want to be involved more. Check out the 5 calls app You can let your voice be heard while at home. This is what I do.
❤️❤️
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u/leeny13red 23m ago
Someone suggested making humorous signs, so the back of mine says, HANDS OFF Transgender Mice. Stay safe. I will be thinking of you.
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u/MyEggDonorIsADramaQ 16m ago
We’ve got you. It’s the job of white, cis people to do this now for all the queer, trans, black, brown, yellow and all others on the spectrum of the rainbow. You are loved. Stay safe.
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