There's been so many new laws passed across the US (and some other countries world wide as well), that makes it feel like even visiting another area is unsafe. I feel like I can't go anywhere without feeling like the entire state is out to get me.

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[–] Gaywallet 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I live in the only city in the world with an official transgender district, so I'm sitting in a place of extreme privilege. I've been pushing on my organization to do better- I've increased access to transgender healthcare for our employees and their children. I've hired out of state queers to come give talks so I can help financially support where I can. I'm even giving talks about diversity and equity now. I support local queers by going to their establishments and seeking out queer and trans artists to support wherever I can. I offer up my knowledge when I can through a variety of trans communities I participate in. I wish I could do more, but I'm happy doing what I can.

[–] gothicdecadence@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What city has a transgender district?? A part of me really loves the idea of that, but I also get worried about segregation. What is it like to live there??

[–] Gaywallet 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

San Francisco. It's not segregated and trans people don't have to live there, it's just a recognition and celebration of trans people. They have a bunch of local government officials who do trans stuff like educationals, put on trans artists, work on improving healthcare and other issues for trans people, etc.

[–] gothicdecadence@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That's incredible!! I live in SoCal (the high desert, blegh) and planned on making a trip to San Francisco later this summer. Is there anything specific you would recommend a trans woman visiting your city?

[–] Gaywallet 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There's a little trans art gallery called liminal space that you might want to check out. Past that just the typical SF stuff - check out Castro, glbt museum, hit up mission Dolores Park, etc.

What kinda city stuff do you like? Hikes? Beach? Museums? Food? More direction and I can provide recs

[–] gothicdecadence@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

All of that sounds great! I've been once before but I didn't really get to explore the city or wildlife since I wasn't there for very long. I prefer not to be in the concrete jungle areas but I know there's probably some really cool places to see so I'm def open to it