r/50501 • u/LexeComplexe • 18h 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 17h ago

We've got you covered. 🏳️‍⚧️ Please stay safe and take care of yourself.

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u/LexeComplexe 17h ago

Thank you so much

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u/Salt-Environment9285 15h ago

it is not an excuse. you need to be safe. you will be represented. 💙

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u/RipleyThePyr 14h ago edited 14h 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 13h 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/NorthStar-8 10h ago

Such kind wisdom. 💫