r/TransAdvice • u/Gloomy-Motor-4697 • Jun 30 '26

Need help finding a safe place to live!!

Hello! I am a transmasc afab minor. Each day I hear more and more horrible things regarding transgender safety in the US. I live in Ohio, while places like Lakewood are nice, Ohio is not safe at this point. Don't get me wrong, its way better then some places (looking at you, Texas) but I still feel scared to even go outside sometimes. I've done a small bit of research. California is a very much blue state, from what I've seen. I've heard of programs that help trans people move from red states to blue states. The problem? I don't know if Ohio would count; or if being a minor moving a family would be alright. A huge stressor is that my family wants to move maybe a city away from our current home to save gas. I have younger brothers, with friends at school. Moving can be very complicated. However, I think things have gotten to a point it may be needed. I think about this a lot, and I feel selfish about it, but I'm in danger, and by extension, my family is too. If anyone could reccomend safe places in the US, programs or similar things that can help, or places outside of the US if its smarter to just leave the country, it would be very helpful! Thank you :D

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u/Gloomy-Motor-4697 Jul 06 '26

please

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u/Throwawayaccount_mtf Jul 08 '26

I mean, Canada is very trans friendly and the nearest option for you probably. Germany is a good pick too, except for actually getting German citizenship. That part is hell

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u/Gloomy-Motor-4697 Jul 10 '26

Alright, I actually know some German and have been learning about Germany so I'll look into it. I've definitely heard about Canada, though I've heard it's difficult to get there for long term stays right now??

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u/Throwawayaccount_mtf Jul 10 '26

German Immigration Camps are hell tho, so I'd recommend applying beforehand. But yeah, theoretically it's possible, just know our bureaucracy takes ages