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toadstoolfae3 t1_jdmtsf5 wrote

Reply to Transgender couple considering moving to Boston by pinkrosxen

I live in between Boston and providence, with friends in providence, and I can tell you providence feels safer and more LGBT+ friendly. Boston is much bigger and has some areas where I wouldn't feel as safe. That's just my own opinion and experience, and I'm sure others feel differently.

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rcieefb t1_jdmpsqd wrote

Reply to Transgender couple considering moving to Boston by pinkrosxen

I’ve found all of MA, not just Boston, to be very accepting and pro queer. However, the cost of living is insane. Absolutely wild, and not affordable for most… If you don’t mind living in a less urban area I’d recommend the south coast due to cost of living. We have the same laws and you can always make a day trip to the city. Or if you really want a true semi walkable urban city, Providence in RI is much more affordable and has a lot of the same cultural and legislative protections, since they tend to pass laws a year or two after we do.

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Sayoria t1_jdmoy79 wrote

Reply to Transgender couple considering moving to Boston by pinkrosxen

I'm trans (and bi) as well. I've worked as a volunteer of BAGLY back in 2017 (an LGBT youth group) and I'll say, I don't feel safer going anywhere else than this state. I love Massachusetts.

BAGLY was so closely tied with the Massachusetts government.... and they are run by a trans woman. I remember Elizabeth Warren marching with us in the Pride Parade. It was pretty rad. Our voting has only gotten more blue and the only changes I think that would occur would be at the national level.

We have a hospital here that is pretty much an LGBT hospital, not that all the hospitals here aren't. Fenway Health prides itself on being an LGBT healthcare facility, and it's really cool too.

The MassTPC (Trans political coalition) is a group that fights for our rights. Back when I came out 7-ish years ago, I kept in contact with the trans guy who ran it, and he helped me get the help I needed to transition. I marched with then in Pride one year and they had Sonia Chang-Diaz marching with us.... lesser known at a global level, but another state politician. The massTPC are a great resource for us and are very supported by the state.

First Event is a transgender convention we have in this state too, where people all over come, speak, and support one another.

My own personal experience has been that I go into Boston every so-amount of Tuesdays and I've never had any issues. Ever thankfully. When it comes down to it, we might be non-talkative assholes here, but we aren't hateful. I feel very comfortable here and I thank everyone that makes Massachusetts an amazing state.

Lastly, lol at the housing situation. I do hope you can afford it. This state's housing problem does kill the hope of a lot of migrating people to move here. It's very expensive.

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