When I was in kindergarten I wanted to be a teacher because I was convinced I coul do a better job being in charge than my teachers did lol Now I’m working on becoming self employed so I can be in charge of my work. It’s funny how that stayed with me.

You joke but there are trans people in conservative states, and in the south those people are more likely to be people of color and/or people without means to leave.

I understand you likely didn’t mean it that way, but often we get dismissive of the south as a hellhole (which it is) without taking into account the people who actually live there who are disenfranchised and victimized by their own states.

The 5-4 podcast has a very insightful episode on the history and actual effects of the anti-trans laws. Highly recommend!