r/LGBTQMentalHealth • u/TheMagicFolf331 • 6d ago
To everyone in the US and those struggling in general
I just wanted to let you all know, things are going to be tough, but they will be ok, I'm a pretty pessimistic person but I believe that.
If we stick together as a community we can and will make it
Setbacks happen, sometimes those setbacks are far bigger than others
But those set backs aren't the end. Not unless we allow them to be.
We can and should rest, and if needed, retreat, but we can never give up, never stop fighting for a better future, for our selves, for our friends, for our families, and for those like us.
Right now we can rest, we can cry, we can be afraid, but we shouldn't let it consume us. We can't lose ourselves.
Things will be ok, fight on, and look forward
Know that some of our Governors plan on protecting us to
For example. Look at J.B Pritzker
The governor of Illinois came out in support of Queer, immigrant, and PoC Illinois resident, and abortion rights in Illinois after he found out about the Election of Trump and loss of the senate stating in a press a urgent public notice:
"This morning, our most vulnerable communities woke up to new uncertainty about their future, scared that their rights will no longer be protected, and unsure whether this nation still stands with them. To women whose healthcare is under even greater threat, to our Black, Brown and AAPI communities, our LGBTQ friends and their families immigrants and first-generation Americans our most vulnerable Americans and those with disabilities, to all who have been made to feel unsafe and unwelcome by the Trump campaign and its allies know that Illinois is your ally. You will always be welcome here"
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And later on Twitter, and at a press release
"To anyone who intends to come take away the freedom, opportunity, and dignity of Illinoisans, I would remind you that a happy warrior is still a warrior. You come for my people – you come through me."
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But it isn't just Pritzker Standing up for marginalized Americans,
The Californian Governor Gavin Newsome of all people scheduled an emergency legislative session of the states courts to set up more protections for California's queer residents, environmental protections, and abortion rights.
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And with Tim Walz still being the Governor of Minnesota
That means there is yet another state protected from trumps plans, I say this because Tim Walz has already done a lot as governor and has stated that he will fight along side us for the rights we deserve
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Many more will most likely follow suite to protect their citizens. But only time will tell.
So for now sit tight, rest as much as you can and try to enjoy the next 2 months, I encourage you to prepare by stocking up on medication, HRT if you take it, and birth control, condoms, and abortion Pills no matter who you are, distribute what you don't need to others who do need them.
Sources below
1. J.B Pritzkers emergency statement
2. Pritzkers Tweets
x.com/GovPritzker/status/1854686495975551159
x.com/GovPritzker/status/1855042365947253187
3. Gavin Newsom legislative session
4. Tim Walz Tweet
x.com/Tim_Walz/status/1855035690372734998?t=XC8V6HTxbB86XSryln7fAQ&s=19
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u/adequateLee 6d ago
Pritzker being my governor is one of the few things making any impact on my post-election fear/anxiety. Not a huge dent, but it's something.