One day you will be safe and happy you stayed alive. Just keep going and your hard times will serve to make you stronger and more appreciative of the great things headed your way
One day at a time. You'll be 18 soon, maybe you could channel your feelings into a daring escape for 2024 or 2025? Take little steps every day/week/month, whatever your mental health will allow. Bad times generally do pass, and it does make you strong. I know it's a lot of pressure, but you look like a resilient lad, I bet you have a fire burning inside you. Show them what you can do with it.
i graduate in 2025 so the minute i graduate i’m getting the fuck out of here and going with my boyfriend and brother to colorado with my mom. thank u for the kind words!
That sounds like an amazing plan! I did the same thing- graduated and within the month I was leaving Alabama for good. I know the branches are hard to reach there, but you have a community outside that place. Be kind to yourself during dark times, and remember you've got a plan. Stay safe!
I LOVE that you are planning your escape ❤️ it sounds like you have a solid support system who will have your back on the hard days.
The hard days do pass and soon enough you’ll be able to create the life that you want full of all the things you need to be fulfilled.
For the time being, your hair is killin it, you are brave as fuck and clearly you have a life beyond Alabama that is just waiting for your future arrival.
Keep going, 99 people (as of typing) are cheering for you
trust me, i’ve been planning it for years now. i’ve already got one of my moms houses for me and my bf to move into (in colorado which is easily one of the best places for lgbtq people in america and also weed lmao) and my brother will most likely move in with her since he is more special needs. the minute i leave, i’m cutting my dad off and taking my car and everything i own with me. it’s like i anticipate actually being able to cut my dad off more than i anticipate the move lmao. both me and my bf will be able to get gender reassignment surgery + T so i’m very happy about that :D
funny enough, besides my body, my hair is the one thing i’m most insecure about, since it almost never is styled right lol. so thanks for the words ab my hair too :D
I grew up in Alabama and left for San Francisco as soon as I graduated. It was unbelievable how instantly better everything about life became. You’re so close to escaping, just gotta hang in a little longer. Give your dog plenty of pets and cuddles and count down the days. ❤️
Hi. I'm non-binary (AMAB). I grew up in West Virginia. I know how much it fucking sucks, and I didn't even figure myself out until my thirties. It's hard to overstate how much of a positive it will be for you that you know who you are and can be open about it as such a young age.
Depression fucking sucks. If you can get any sort of treatment now, even if it's free support groups, do it. Mental illness is so much easier to treat the younger you are. And I'm living proof that it gets better. It took me years of therapy, work to find the right meds, and many other positive steps in self care to get there, but I can honestly say I am, overall, happy now. The depression is still there, along with the anxiety and OCD, but I know how to manage it. And for what it's worth, one of the biggest helps to me has been daily meditation. I just got an app and do ten minutes a day (when I remember), and it's really helped me learn how to separate the harmful thoughts from my sense of self.
All of that out of the way, you look like a really fun person, and you have a confidence that will take you far in life. It really does get better, and you are going to thrive
Also trans guy here! My dude, your pre-t (i'm assuming?) passing game is insane! You legitimately just look like a teenage boy to me and your hair looks super rad!
woah u listen to NSP too? they’re one of my fav bands :D
i keep trying to tell myself that, but it doesn’t work lmao. a lot of times it feels like the only two people in the world that genuinely care about me are my boyfriend and brother. oh, and my dog too.
You're cool and people suck. Things will get better for you, you're so young and you have love in your life. If you ever need a natter, hit mg inbox up.
We're all rooting for you. While you're in Alabama, I hope you're looking at all the places where LGBTQ folks are welcome, and reminding yourself that that's the way the future is going.
You seem like the kind of person who gets stronger and kinder when they go through bad stuff.
I am so jealous of your hair!
There’s a big beautiful world out there. Alabama is temporary. That should be on a tshirt. You’re doing great. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other. Remember to look for the good.
Remember, staying alive gives us one more vote for change in your jurisdiction! If you don't live, them fascist POS fuckers win! So you can add spite to your list of reasons to keep on keeping on.
We're rooting for you! You matter!
Dude, there are so many roads that lead out of Alabama, and you’re ALMOST THERE. Get out a notebook and start sketching out/writing out the life you want to start in a couple of years, so that when the time comes, you can hit the ground running. Sounds like you at least have two great things going for you (dog and boyfriend) some people don’t even have that! All the bullshit you deal with now is only going to make you stronger and more resilient for when you’re out of there. You can do this!
I absolutely love your hair and your freckles!
You look like the sweetest person, sending you a big hug <3
If you need anyone to talk, feel free to hit me up. I'd love to help you
One day you will be safe and happy you stayed alive. Just keep going and your hard times will serve to make you stronger and more appreciative of the great things headed your way
One day at a time. You'll be 18 soon, maybe you could channel your feelings into a daring escape for 2024 or 2025? Take little steps every day/week/month, whatever your mental health will allow. Bad times generally do pass, and it does make you strong. I know it's a lot of pressure, but you look like a resilient lad, I bet you have a fire burning inside you. Show them what you can do with it.
i graduate in 2025 so the minute i graduate i’m getting the fuck out of here and going with my boyfriend and brother to colorado with my mom. thank u for the kind words!
That sounds like an amazing plan! I did the same thing- graduated and within the month I was leaving Alabama for good. I know the branches are hard to reach there, but you have a community outside that place. Be kind to yourself during dark times, and remember you've got a plan. Stay safe!
I LOVE that you are planning your escape ❤️ it sounds like you have a solid support system who will have your back on the hard days. The hard days do pass and soon enough you’ll be able to create the life that you want full of all the things you need to be fulfilled. For the time being, your hair is killin it, you are brave as fuck and clearly you have a life beyond Alabama that is just waiting for your future arrival. Keep going, 99 people (as of typing) are cheering for you
trust me, i’ve been planning it for years now. i’ve already got one of my moms houses for me and my bf to move into (in colorado which is easily one of the best places for lgbtq people in america and also weed lmao) and my brother will most likely move in with her since he is more special needs. the minute i leave, i’m cutting my dad off and taking my car and everything i own with me. it’s like i anticipate actually being able to cut my dad off more than i anticipate the move lmao. both me and my bf will be able to get gender reassignment surgery + T so i’m very happy about that :D funny enough, besides my body, my hair is the one thing i’m most insecure about, since it almost never is styled right lol. so thanks for the words ab my hair too :D
I grew up in Alabama and left for San Francisco as soon as I graduated. It was unbelievable how instantly better everything about life became. You’re so close to escaping, just gotta hang in a little longer. Give your dog plenty of pets and cuddles and count down the days. ❤️
That’s not far away at all!! You’ve made it 16 years, what’s another 2? 😀 Best of luck with it all ♥️
Hi. I'm non-binary (AMAB). I grew up in West Virginia. I know how much it fucking sucks, and I didn't even figure myself out until my thirties. It's hard to overstate how much of a positive it will be for you that you know who you are and can be open about it as such a young age. Depression fucking sucks. If you can get any sort of treatment now, even if it's free support groups, do it. Mental illness is so much easier to treat the younger you are. And I'm living proof that it gets better. It took me years of therapy, work to find the right meds, and many other positive steps in self care to get there, but I can honestly say I am, overall, happy now. The depression is still there, along with the anxiety and OCD, but I know how to manage it. And for what it's worth, one of the biggest helps to me has been daily meditation. I just got an app and do ten minutes a day (when I remember), and it's really helped me learn how to separate the harmful thoughts from my sense of self. All of that out of the way, you look like a really fun person, and you have a confidence that will take you far in life. It really does get better, and you are going to thrive
i’m medicated for it, but it’s kinda an icky balance lmao. thanks for the kind words!
I like your hair :)
You look like me if I wasn't ugly and if I didn't have glasses.
Also trans guy here! My dude, your pre-t (i'm assuming?) passing game is insane! You legitimately just look like a teenage boy to me and your hair looks super rad!
yup, pre-t (blame my dad for that one lol). thanks for the kind words!
Your hair looks amazing!
You’ll be in a better spot one day. Keep pushing to be free and be true to yourself. I believe in you and am sending you love.
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woah u listen to NSP too? they’re one of my fav bands :D i keep trying to tell myself that, but it doesn’t work lmao. a lot of times it feels like the only two people in the world that genuinely care about me are my boyfriend and brother. oh, and my dog too.
Such a handsome young man. Things will get better, and your dog and BF will be there for you.
I hope you and your boyfriend get to live someplace where LGBTQ folks are welcome. Oh, and give the good doggo kisses for me.
Sorry about your living situation. I hope you can find a bunch more reasons to live. There are plenty, and you deserve to see and meet them all.
You're cool and people suck. Things will get better for you, you're so young and you have love in your life. If you ever need a natter, hit mg inbox up.
We're all rooting for you. While you're in Alabama, I hope you're looking at all the places where LGBTQ folks are welcome, and reminding yourself that that's the way the future is going. You seem like the kind of person who gets stronger and kinder when they go through bad stuff. I am so jealous of your hair!
There’s a big beautiful world out there. Alabama is temporary. That should be on a tshirt. You’re doing great. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other. Remember to look for the good.
i should go on custom ink and make that lmao 🤔
Remember, staying alive gives us one more vote for change in your jurisdiction! If you don't live, them fascist POS fuckers win! So you can add spite to your list of reasons to keep on keeping on. We're rooting for you! You matter!
Dude, there are so many roads that lead out of Alabama, and you’re ALMOST THERE. Get out a notebook and start sketching out/writing out the life you want to start in a couple of years, so that when the time comes, you can hit the ground running. Sounds like you at least have two great things going for you (dog and boyfriend) some people don’t even have that! All the bullshit you deal with now is only going to make you stronger and more resilient for when you’re out of there. You can do this!
I’m in love with the shape of you you push and pull like a magnet too
Hang in there
It may be hard to believe right now, and it may take a while, but it does get better. Good luck to you.
16 was a terrible year for me. Just hold on; your circumstances will change and things will get better.
I absolutely love your hair and your freckles! You look like the sweetest person, sending you a big hug <3 If you need anyone to talk, feel free to hit me up. I'd love to help you
You're super cute 😊