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[–] FatVegan@leminal.space 30 points 3 days ago (2 children)
[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 13 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I have to see my son on his birthday and try to convince him to leave. His boyfriend is Trans.

[–] parson0@startrek.website 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

I'm surprisded your son and his partner need convincing. I'd be curious to understand why they wouldn't want to move. Is it a lack of places to go to?

It's a real dilemma, I recently read about trans people claiming asylum in Europe but being denied because the US are still considered a safe country. Which is not true for all of the US anymore.

I hope you have a safe trip!

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Well they both work at the zoo and it doesn't pay well. I already show him the one here pays more but he didn't seem interested. Not like Oklahoma any better place move to. Just it cheaper here and pays better.

[–] parson0@startrek.website 2 points 2 days ago

Oklahoma really isn't any better from what I could find on wiki. Cities big enough to have a zoo should hopefully provide a few safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people.

I wish you and your family well.

[–] FisherOfSaints@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

On purpose, too. It does boggle the mind.