With housing costs being at record highs, would you consider living in your car to save money on rent? (lemmy.world)

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[-] KillingAndKindess@lemmy.blahaj.zone 21 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Its better than being on the streets or back in texas with all the transphobia there. I hate not having a bathroom that's mine, and I really hate all the eco-sinks every bathroom has.

Since living in my car, my sense of white guilt has skyrocketed. I have so many interactions with police because they just wanna check on me, but I haven't had a single "bad" experience yet and I know thats because I'm white.

Its not going to be forever, but it was the best way to start living as my true self and despite all the struggles I don't think I'd do it any differently.

If you are in a position to do so, I have more of my story on my gofundme that I recently set up.

[-] TheGalacticVoid@lemm.ee 4 points 4 months ago

Just as an aside, I've really only had 1 negative experience with a cop and have met many great cops as of late. I'm a Texan, and I'm definitely not white. I wanted to mention this because even though police forces as institutions have huge issues, the people in them are just as varied as everybody else. I doubt it's just your race - your area probably has plenty of good apples.

Anyway, I hope stuff gets better! Hopefully you'll get the treatment(s) you need and can find a stable living situation soon.

[-] KillingAndKindess@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 4 months ago

I'm sure. I am in the twin cities though, so its pretty verified that they aren't awesome here.

Thanks! You should leave texas, its slowly chewing its own foot off.

[-] TheGalacticVoid@lemm.ee 2 points 4 months ago

Nah, I'd rather make it better. Outside of what's politicized, I think we have potential.

[-] KillingAndKindess@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 4 months ago

Maybe, but it just isn't safe for women or us gays/trans, especially when it comes to healthcare.

[-] TheGalacticVoid@lemm.ee 2 points 4 months ago

More of a reason for me to stay and vote. I don't plan on having children soon, and me leaving the state won't make it any better for other Texans who can't leave even if they need to.

Regardless, even if I can't make the state better for women or LGBT+ people, there's always a different group I can make it better for.

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