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Johnny2X2X

(21,902 posts) Wed Nov 6, 2024, 10:20 AM Nov 6

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I know there are a lot of people really scared, but one group deserves special mention. [View all]

Yes, women and immigrants need to fear. It’s awful.

But I have LGTBQ friends who are afraid to leave their house this morning. Please reach out to your family and friends and give them some support as this is beyond terrifying for many of them right now.

I have a trans friend who is afraid to leave her house as she’s already accosted several times a week. She thinks they now have permission to take it further. I have a gay niece who is afraid for her job as a school teacher as Republicans have already told her she shouldn’t be around children.

We are all hurting and scared, I wanted to take a minute to remind people to reach out to others to show support and love to and get some in return.

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I know there are a lot of people really scared, but one group deserves special mention. [View all] Johnny2X2X Nov 6 OP

Thanks for the reminder jmbar2 Nov 6 #1

My SIL teaches 4th grade Johnny2X2X Nov 6 #2

We have a big population of Hispanics here as well jmbar2 Nov 6 #3

Thank you for this important reminder. lark Nov 6 #4

I did reach out to my gay brother from another BlueKota Nov 6 #5

My youngest daughter DemonGoddess Nov 6 #6

My fear for our own people is great, but my fear for the people of Ukraine is driving me to utter dispare. Attilatheblond Nov 6 #7

Same. It really is a gut punch to NATO and all of us, but especially 🇺🇦 Evolve Dammit Nov 6 #13

OMG wryter2000 Nov 6 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Nov 6 #8

People scared people Nov 6 #9

Hey, friend, I hope you'll let us know how it is, later today. calimary Nov 6 #22

My son Dave Id Nov 6 #10

My great niece. bobandrileysmom Nov 6 #11

I'm gay. markodochartaigh Nov 6 #12

Thank you for the reminder MustLoveBeagles Nov 6 #14

As I was checking out at our local grocery store on Election Day. Bumbles Nov 6 #15

My niece and her wife fear for their marriage dflprincess Nov 6 #16

I've reached out to most everyone I know today, especially democratsruletheday Nov 6 #17

I don't think their fears are unfounded. kentuck Nov 6 #18

My children are terrified sarisataka Nov 6 #19

I have a gay niece who's a Trump supporter because he's a "businessman". live love laugh Nov 6 #20

I already did. barbtries Nov 6 #21

LGBTQ Parent yankee87 Nov 6 #23

My Trans Daughter Moved to Europe This Year Xipe Totec Nov 6 #24

Yes. As scary as it may be for me, all the younger women and immigrants are in my heart. 58Sunliner Nov 6 #25

I came out as trans in August AZSkiffyGeek Nov 6 #26

I have dear gay friends at church wryter2000 Nov 6 #27

I am a former entertainer and I am gay. OldBaldy1701E Nov 7 #29

Women and immigrants? Pototan Nov 7 #30

Being trans/ non binary/asexual I_UndergroundPanther Nov 7 #31

Something I have been telling people Johnny2X2X Nov 7 #32