If there’s a job that must be done

You’ll find it’s much more fun

Don’t pout, don’t sob,

Just do a half-assed job!

If you cut every corner then it’s really not so bad

Everybody does it, even mom and dad.

If nobody sees you, then nobody gets mad.

It’s the American way!

“My god, I’m exhausted! Aren’t you tired of always caring about everything?”

“No, Jinkx. I’m tired of other people NOT caring about everything.”

Seattle. And yes, it’s fucking expensive. Outside of the city is cheaper, but diminishing returns on inclusiveness the farther away you get.

If you have a tech background, living here gets way easier.

Same. If somebody speaks to me in Spanish, half the time I react by speaking German.

I’ll tell you that where I live in America is waaaaaayyyy more accepting than what you’re describing. A friend transitioned a couple years ago, and said that the insurance, doctors and her job were all super helpful and understanding. A drag queen duo just sold out one of the most popular venues in the city multiple nights for their annual holiday show. Hell, the bar down the street from me has a trans couple who are regulars and nobody gives a shit (coincidentally, they just moved here from Texas). It’s not even a queer bar or anything, it’s just a normal watering hole.

A lot of places in America suck, but there are oases, is what I’m saying.