News@lemmy.worldEnglish · 14 days ago

For one Alabama family, Trump’s anti-trans rhetoric nearly cost them their son’s life

www.independent.co.uk

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For one Alabama family, Trump’s anti-trans rhetoric nearly cost them their son’s life

www.independent.co.uk

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News@lemmy.worldEnglish · 14 days ago

Once news outlets called the election for Trump in the early hours of November 6, panic ripped through the LGBTQIA+ community and hotlines saw a dramatic surge in calls. Michelle Del Rey reports

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Trump’s anti-trans rhetoric and policies during the 2024 election deeply affected LGBTQ+ youth, with some teens forming a suicide pact if Trump won.

Carolyn Fisher, a former Trump supporter in Alabama, discovered her non-binary child was involved in such a pact and struggling due to bullying, restrictive school policies, and fears of anti-trans legislation.

Her family’s experience highlights the widespread emotional toll on trans youth and their families, with crisis hotlines reporting record calls post-election.

Families nationwide are considering relocation as conservative states advance anti-trans policies.

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