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Do you think things will get better again? (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 days ago by andros_rex@lemmy.world to c/asktransgender@lemmy.blahaj.zone

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It felt for a few years that things were looking up. No one really cared when I transitioned, people were largely supportive.

Since 2016 though, things have been in a rapid decline. I’m exhausted, I feel like I have a target on my back, and I’m terrified.

I want to move but the economy is crashing and I have some semblance of stable work now. Not enough to save for a move, not enough to get above water on the debt my ex left me, but enough that hopefully I’ll be able to keep paying rent and keep food in my fridge.

I just can’t imagine another three years of this.

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[–] deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz 8 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

Unfortunately it won't be only another three years, think decades to get back what's been lost.

I hope you've the strengthto do whatever you need to do to survive.

[–] andros_rex@lemmy.world 8 points 5 days ago

Within the confines of my apartment, I have most of what I need. It’s those external threats that I fear.

I have PTSD related to involuntary institution, and that’s the tool they have that keeps me up at night. Or losing the ability to work and then my apartment. If I can have my space I can survive.