What are the positives and the negatives?

  • return2ozma@lemmy.worldOP
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    7 months ago

    What’s your day to day like? Pros? Cons? What’s something you didn’t realize until you were living in your car?

    • kora@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      7 months ago

      Its better than being on the streets or back in texas with all the transphobia there. I hate not having a bathroom that’s mine, and I really hate all the eco-sinks every bathroom has.

      Since living in my car, my sense of white guilt has skyrocketed. I have so many interactions with police because they just wanna check on me, but I haven’t had a single “bad” experience yet and I know thats because I’m white.

      Its not going to be forever, but it was the best way to start living as my true self and despite all the struggles I don’t think I’d do it any differently.

      If you are in a position to do so, I have more of my story on my gofundme that I recently set up.

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        7 months ago

        Just as an aside, I’ve really only had 1 negative experience with a cop and have met many great cops as of late. I’m a Texan, and I’m definitely not white. I wanted to mention this because even though police forces as institutions have huge issues, the people in them are just as varied as everybody else. I doubt it’s just your race - your area probably has plenty of good apples.

        Anyway, I hope stuff gets better! Hopefully you’ll get the treatment(s) you need and can find a stable living situation soon.

        • kora@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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          7 months ago

          I’m sure. I am in the twin cities though, so its pretty verified that they aren’t awesome here.

          Thanks! You should leave texas, its slowly chewing its own foot off.

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              7 months ago

              Maybe, but it just isn’t safe for women or us gays/trans, especially when it comes to healthcare.

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                7 months ago

                More of a reason for me to stay and vote. I don’t plan on having children soon, and me leaving the state won’t make it any better for other Texans who can’t leave even if they need to.

                Regardless, even if I can’t make the state better for women or LGBT+ people, there’s always a different group I can make it better for.