Surviving Trump: A guide for Trans and LGBTQ youth.

Our country has made a choice about who should be president - and while this is obviously not a choice many of us would've made, and certainly not trans and LGBTQ youth - this is democracy and this is life. Now we live it.
Hundreds of thousands of trans and LGBTQ youth, the families, friends and allies out there, are all asking a similar question: How do we survive?
This message is important to convey to trans and LGBTQ youth: What you do now has never been more important, especially if you live in a red state. Even though you had nothing to do anti-trans and anti-lgbtq laws and rhetoric, or the outcome of this election, you now have a vital project ahead of you - maybe the most important project you’ve ever had: Please watch this video for three really important jobs you have now.
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[@raccoons_and_chaos]

this video probably wasn’t for me, as i’m a british 13 year old, but i’m also lgbtq+ however i’m not quite sure what. the labels at least. but i still found this video immensely helpful cause my school has far to many people who stop me in the hallways to call me slurs or trip me over or steal my lunch or laugh at me. its starting to get really difficult to survive. but this, this wonderful video i think has changed my life for the better. i want to survive long enough for my future self to say “i’m proud of you” and i am just so utterly determined to get there. thank you so much.

[@aturchomicz821]

Exactly, youre going to survive Keir Starmer! We all believe in you!💚💚

[@AngryGayGrandpa]

Actually I think this video was for you and I’m sooo glad you watched it. The same things happened to me when I was 12 and 13; I’m so sorry you’re having to go thru this. But hang in there, push through and I promise your future self will thank you for it. You are loved and you will love!! Much love from America where you have many friends and supporters. AGG❤

[@raccoons_and_chaos]

@@AngryGayGrandpa thank you so much you make me believe in hope!!! i cannot thank you enough

[@AXYER]

You're going to go far kid. You're already so self-aware and clearly you're willing to do good things. We're all proud of you here in the queer community, keep staying strong. :) 🏳️‍🌈

[@PandaSlothProductions]

@@raccoons_and_chaoswe rooting for you. You got this! :]

[@qorymij37]

Remember gay people. Don't hate yourself -- that's homophobic.

[@chiisai_producer]

This is the kind of humor we need right now :)

[@Evoimations]

As a bisexual, I suggest that you take my like.

[@hadrian2801]

this is the most real comment ever

[@DRAKONIK559]

Real. Also​@@chiisai_producer hi MD fan!

[@Ch3zzIts]

@@chiisai_producer uzi

[@caffeinelemon6373]

the best form of protest is to live.

[@chemicalwolfgames3405]

Live in spite!

[@FerrugemStrauss]

@@Chud-p2t kiddo

[@leaderofthefrogcult]

we can do this 💪

[@OceanGlow-jv8kj]

​@@chemicalwolfgames3405No joke, this mentality saved me from suicide

[@chemicalwolfgames3405]

@@OceanGlow-jv8kj Glad to hear you’re doing a little better, friend

[@surewhatever8843]

Old, white, straight, Texan…here fighting for you. Much love.

[@MaxDaStubid]

Idk you, but you're a f**king gem. Thank you. ❤️

[@SorellaKez]

we appreciate you ❤️

[@Snek86]

❤❤

[@basedokadaizo]

young transmasc gay Texan here-- thank you for not giving up on us. 💕

[@UnreliableArsonist]

Pangender Texan here, thanks for the support

[@Ford_prefect_42]

Old straight lady living in Texas. I'll keep fighting for all of you

[@user-bx3kz9sp8p]

Thank you ❤ much love to you!!! ❤❤

[@Ford_prefect_42]

@user-bx3kz9sp8p love to you, friend.

[@EbiTheAxolotl]

Thank you so, so much for all you've done. The world needs more people like you.

[@86Corvus]

As a middleaged mpd lawnmower fairy council i dont think it matters

[@straneas3099]

​@@86Corvus your opinion doesn't matter.

[@Blue-Rose-25]

As Tyler, The Creators mom would say “You are the light. It’s not on you, it’s in you. Don’t you ever in your motherfuckin life dim that light for nobody.”

[@ABoxOfCartonJuice]

Tyler the creator mentioned ‼️🔥🗣️

[@Evoimations]

That is a wonderful mother. A wonderful motivational saying.

[@BoneYeahCrystalMeth]

T-TYLER THE CREATER MENTION AHAHA YEYEYEYEY AYYA YAY!!! so true tho.

[@DONTDONTSHOOTMEDOWN]

bonita smith mentioned 🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥

[@mintydragonz]

Tyler’s mom bro 😢❤

[@CloveChicken]

When I was 13, I didn't see myself living past 16. Now I'm 7 months away from my 18th birthday. Survive. Even if it's the hardest thing you've ever done, even if things only seem to be getting worse, keep surviving.

[@kdoesthings2548]

I am so unbelievably proud of you 💙

[@Evoimations]

The hardest thing you could be doing right now is living. And if you can do that, you are a champion in your own right.

[@CopperPheasantA3REX]

Congrats!!!

[@morningcampparty]

i love you, thank you.

[@xxcanthinkofanamexx1688]

Happy super early birthday! I believe in you.

[@robloxender8823]

People like you are the reason why us LGBTQ youth are thriving and surviving despite all the people trying to drag us down

[@Cloeyonty]

That is so for real (also love ur profile picture)

[@thegamingknight2096]

Technoblade never dies and neither will the queer community

[@robloxender8823]

@@thegamingknight2096 DAMN RIGHT

[@Cloeyonty]

@@thegamingknight2096 BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD

[@PlayerGeneric-m3b]

SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE!!!

[@Milo-hp9fw]

I'm living for him. When he was 4 and wanted to play with the "boy trains" instead of the "girl trains. When he was 8 and praying to become a boy. When he was 12 and crying until 4 am because he got into a fight with his mom over coming out. I'm doing this for him. He deserves to look at me and future me and get excited for what's to come. I wish I could go back and talk to him, and tell him it's okay. I want future me to do the same for me now.

[@European-Man-88]

🤢you were groomed

[@Snuzzled]

​@@European-Man-88 that's an insult to actual grooming victims.

[@AlphaStudios-lh1rz]

Has zero to do with trans. Normally, kids outgrow gender dysphoria

[@shrekiscool4743]

​@@AlphaStudios-lh1rz being told to suppress something isnt the same as outgrowing it trans people exist, deal with it.

[@I.Over.Explain.Things]

Every major medical association acknowledges that trans people exist. I wish you and your son good luck in your lives, it's dangerous especially with the orange man as president

[@benficademacaufan]

I’m not LGBTQ or Trans, but no one deserves hate based on their sexuality. You people got this!

[@Kneon_Knight]

No one deserves hate except everyone who disagrees with you, isn't that more accurate?

[@candaceseitz7689]

That's why kamala didn't get voted!! She doesn't care about gays, blacks or whites. A lot of gays and blacks voted for Trump because they're smart. I voted for Trump and I don't hate anyone. The lies democrats spread is disgusting

[@benficademacaufan]

@ I reworded my comment. I hope it makes you feel better. Hating someone for something like their sexuality is pathetic and you or anyone else can’t change my mind.

[@funkiewunkie4865]

@@benficademacaufan in all honesty a lot of the people who hate on sexuality or similar stuff are really only scared of what they don’t understand (this does not mean that their actions/words are valid at all, just an observation as a enby aroace)

[@EvelynBrimer-bi5dm]

FR!

[@DanielsPolitics1]

Please survive this

[@hearts4suntan]

please ignore the people in the replies who have nothing better to do than wish death upon people. please survive.

[@GoPlotagon]

The trolls in the comments are ridiculous. Please don’t listen to them.

[@Maddiecakes06]

@@European-Man-88 no one cares

[@Maddiecakes06]

@@Chud-p2t no one cares

[@tumblingartist]

[@Chris-f1v2v]

That last line hit, I remember when I was in the hospital recovering from a heart surgery and I was joking around with my Dad (it was when I was just still being monitored) and he said out of nowhere "At least you're not one of those crazy transexuals".

[@coolepic519]

i feel like so many trans people have fathers that joke about them not being trans... 🥚

[@pissass.8675]

My dad has not been the greatest, he's a mess and has caused a lot of bullshit and headaches but you know what, I'd still take him and every problem he has over any transphobe. The fact that he was fully accepting is absolutely priceless to me. People have no idea how valuable that is to your child's well being. After every problem life's thrown at me, if I had to deal with being rejected based on being trans by my own parent on top, I'd probably have just "called it quits" years ago. He has no idea how much helping me out with transitioning by taking me to appointments and just respecting what I was meant to me.

[@DragonMoonFNAF]

My dad is a bit like that, so I get it

[@Kffofi]

fuck, people are so uneducated and mean.

[@RattCath]

​@@coolepic519 That reminded me of my own experience sitting in the car as my father drove to a friend's house "joking" about Caitlyn Jenner at the time, this was when she had just publicly came out as transgender back in the 2010s and about how she "just thinks he's a woman" and stuff of that nature.

[@redbirb]

I'm a 17 year old trans girl in texas... my dysphoria has been on a really bad spike recently, and the trump thing has made things so much worse, since i'm now worried i'll have to wait even longer to transition, and i really don't wanna wait more than the time it takes me to turn 18

[@dancingdyspraxicfairy]

Same girl, same.

[@Ashiscool0720]

Agreed. I also keep feeling the need to weaponize random large objects (math textbook, baritone case, basketball cart) when people start talking about this shit.

[@AichiruHitoiassu]

I know that this is not nice advise but unfortunately I'd recommend that you lay low and don't draw attention to yourself. It would be horrible for you to lose your life because of others' irrational hate. I know that it will be horrible sometimes but I would rather you survive and wait for the storm to pass. You happiness will never come if you don't try to protect your present and your future. Stay safe. Stay smart. Stay vigilant.

[@lovelytigress227]

As a fellow queer Texan, I just want you to know that I and many other people care about you, and we will continue to fight for and with you. Please stay strong. Be safe and protect yourself.

[@Bonniethebunny]

Another lgbtq texan here. Please stay safe and be very careful.

[@hauntedsunsets]

as a 25 year old trans guy who stumbled upon this video, I just wanna say for anyone reading this - 10 years ago I was a queer 15 year old ignoring his thoughts about being a boy and expecting not to see high school graduation. then I graduated, and I didn't think I'd see my 20s. finally, I'm sitting here at 25 and I genuinely believe I'll make it to 30 I know things can feel so impossibly difficult sometimes, but I promise your future is real and tactile and someday you will realize that you are that future version of yourself that you might not have expected to ever see you deserve to keep going, you can survive. things HAVE to get better, and I wanna see you there when they do

[@Bleplebeian]

i remember not thinking i'd make it to 15 years old back in 2022. wasn't related to me being lgbtq, but more broadly about my mental health. i'm glad that i'm on the other side of that now (hopefully it stays like that) and that i can serve as an example that things do get better eventually

[@86Corvus]

As a normal person. Keep your shit to yourself

[@straneas3099]

​@@86Corvus a normal person doesn't spam a youtube section but there you're.

[@Linx-ni5uv]

thank you, Im a 14 year old pan trans enby (possibly tans man, Im still questioning and Im very confused lol) I was thinking I wouldnt make it. I just didnt think it would be possible but after reading through the comments and watching videos like this, I think Ill be okay, eventually.

[@kelseyjaffer]

i spent my whole life assuming I wouldn’t make it to 30. Was hospitalized for s*icidal intent a few years ago and put in intensive programs. Now I’m proud to say that I’m turning 31 in two weeks, and plan on continuing to live my queer life out of spite! We can do this as long as we look out for each other!

[@yashik9845]

Although I am not from the USA, but I am a trans guy from Russia(here everything is waaaaaay much worse with people's rights in principle, like we are here not only illegal we can be killed or put in jail in many years literally for nothing...) of that , thank you for the support of all LGBT+ people in this fucking time where there is too much cruelty towards ordinary people who already have a harder life than cis heteros on average. It is very sad to live in this world where people are driven to suicide because of who they are and what they cannot change. thank you for these words, and guys, be strong and don't give up, support each other, help those who need it and don't become those who hate others for no reason. Good luck and more hope that everything will get better for all of you❤

[@B3DH3ADcartoons]

I'm AFAB, disabled, and trans. I cried yesterday. I protested with my class. I cried some more. I watched this for some comfort and you brought it to us.

[@86Corvus]

Stop crying you wuss

[@TheEighthWonder91]

@@86Corvus it is when you might be put through the 2nd holocaust (slight exaggeration but there's this video that sums up why that is a valid comparison if u want it)

[@michaelr20010713]

​@86Corvus neither is spamming the comments 17 times in one hour, but here you are

[@Zephcore02]

@@86Corvus if someone would take away your car because people elected so, you'd be the first one crying and shouting.

[@toast_stealer]

@@86Corvus we literally might be outlawed soon. This shouldn’t happen, but it is

[@theb1ggestgoober]

I'm a lesbian, in a red state, that's turning 15 tomorrow. I had a meltdown yesterday after viewing the polls -- so thank you for this video edit; im 15 now! thank you for the birthday wishes, i've never felt so loved and welcomed in a comment section before

[@albertfralinger2711]

Don’t let politics get to you. You can’t control them, you can only control how you react

[@Stoduff]

OK to feel that way. There are those that still care.

[@zitoucan]

please have a happy birthday!!

[@StarAndAster]

Happy birthday. Take care of yourself fam 🫂 do what you must to survive. We will persist.

[@Str4wb3rry_gamez]

Fr 😭 I think I’m in blue

[@timerunner16]

Thank you so much for this video. To give context here: I'm 15-nearly-16 years old, pan, AMAB, and questioning my gender. I live in Massachusetts, in a pretty politically purple town. I have family members who are transgender (I wont go into specifics for their privacy). When I woke up the day the election had been called, my mom's first words were 'Trump won'. I genuinely thought it was a prank or something, but as soon as I realized it wasn't, I felt physically sick to my stomach. I'm not out of the closet to her, so I decided to fake sick and stay home that day because I just didn't want to hear the voices of those people who support him. These people who talk about how they support him, how they think immigrants should be deported, how 'groomers' are destroying the nation. These people who don't know who I really am - they just consider me some person who's good in Geometry class, so they consider me a 'friend'. These people who support Trump without thinking about the fact that they'd happily be voting to take away my rights, the rights of my friends, and the rights of my family. I'm lucky, because I've got a network of friends and family that can support me, and I will use that support as far as I can. I'm not going to stay out of school any more or back down from the confrontation that needs to happen here for any change to be made. Tomorrow, I'm going back into school, and I'm defending myself where I can because I know that so many other people don't have the luxury of doing that safely.

[@dalegendToT-b2b]

i live in mass too. im glad its a blue state. i am bi, and questioning ace.

[@Thatoneguy-zv3bt]

you've got this, believing in you, and wishing you the best-- much love from minnesota

[@IgroSome]

i wish you the best. stay safe, and remember that it gets better!

[@European-Man-88]

lmao 💪🏻MAGA🇺🇸

[@chemicalwolfgames3405]

They want us dead, and we won’t give them that satisfaction. We’ll live in spite together my friend! - a bi, genderfluid, probably aroace-spec dude five states to the west of you

[@cinnamaricat]

24 year old lesbian in texas here i remember back in 2016 when tr*mp was first elected almost everyone in every single one of my classes were silently sulking, myself included, except 1 guy who was bragging i always had bad vibes about that guy i never felt comfortable around him to the point i'd get in trouble for refusing to work on group projects/assignments with him and i finally understood why i felt so uncomfortable hearing him brag about a man who wants people like me dead becoming president i had only known i was queer for a few months and was in the closet and i've since come out to those closest to me but i feel like i need to shove myself back into the closet for my own safety now i'm incredibly grateful to have a family who accepts me but living in a red state means i have to be careful with every word, movement, and facial expression when topics such as this come up outside my house bc there's almost no telling who's going to accept me and who could hurt me i really want to live in a blue state but we're having a cost of living crisis so i couldn't afford to move anyway i hope that everyone here survives this term let's all pray that kamala runs again in 2028 and wins

[@user-bx3kz9sp8p]

I know why you censored his name, but the idea that his name is a slur made me laugh. In these dark times, I needed a laugh lol. So thank you for that. Other than that, that kid is a loser. Thankfully it seems he was the odd one out in your class.

[@UncleTony2]

Trump 24🇺🇸 trump likes trans people I think

[@HazelBindt]

Not LGBTQ+, but I think we all need help on surviving Trump

[@morningcampparty]

HERE WITH YA

[@pogiplays75]

I wish trump would go back to being a cameo in a movie you dont notice

[@izzyviridian1485]

Seconded and add Elon to that list.

[@LordComradeAnarchoCapitalus]

I wish trump would go back to 2008 when he loved the democrats lmao. It's all an act

[@meelia4593]

I wish trump had gone to h*ll in july 13th.

[@MOPS-jl6od]

Yeah, we’re in desperate need of forgettable extra characters in movies

[@ItzRuby-o7]

"Down the hall and to the left."

[@0p4l_]

I'm a demi-boy. I'm trans. I'm aroace. I'm living in Georgia. I go to a conservative Christian school. I'm 15. I am scared. I am isolated. One day I will be free. One day I won't need pills to feel "normal" and "happy". One day I’ll be able to tell everyone who I am and not just my therapist. One day I'll be able to be active in the LGBTQ+ community out. One day people will hear my voice.

[@Yourlocalpenguinenthusiast]

Oh hey I’m aroace too! It’s quit rare to find other aroaces on here, I’m sorry about what you’re going through by the way, I hope things get better for you.

[@ShiftingStorms]

Hi, I’m another aroace 15-year-old from Georgia. Stay strong my dudes ❤️

[@mugrootbeer731]

Based aroace - an ace Stay strong my friend 💜

[@justbusyexisting]

I hear you.

[@MrW11YT]

@@0p4l_ I go to a Christian school too. I'm genderfluid and sometimes feel like a demiboy. We'll get through this.❤🙏♾

[@PersephonevanderWaard]

A 38-year-old trans-woman researcher/sex worker/author, here (I specialize in the Gothic and sexual rights/liberation). America's treatment of its queer community has always been dubious, but it's still scary as hell to see any veil of pretense strip away. Thank you for this video, comrade!

[@European-Man-88]

Groomer

[@Angel_Lover_Blehh]

​@@European-Man-88Please Sean correct your term to it's correct wording of "Make America My Cult's Breeding Ground", thank you

[@Angel_Lover_Blehh]

@@Chud-p2t See unlike you narcissists I don't care about your poorly made insults or demands, me existing makes you mad and I enjoy that knowledge so you only give me more reason to stay alive.

[@GooseBibleTunes]

​@@Chud-p2taccurate pfp

[@Rapiers-and-flowers]

​@@European-Man-88what is wrong with you? You're definitely a troll

[@Bearcat_499]

As a straight white guy, I just wanna say that I completely support you guys. Keep fighting!

[@yuy9795]

thank you so much for this video! i live in Russia and openly saying anything positive about lgbtq+ is considered propaganda of extremism here

[@Paperwoulf]

My nana told me recently that she believes it's the church's and parent's right to tell their kids that they'll go to hell for being LGBTQ. My aunt didnt say anything, and later over the phone told me that I shouldn't have been upset by what my nana said because I didn't believe in christianity. She also said she believes I identify the way I do because i'm autistic. My point is this: i know how it feels. To anyone who's struggling right now, you're not alone. My heart goes out to you.

[@darlalathan6143]

I'm autistic, bisexual, atheist, and transgender, and I'm horrified that your nana and aunt said such mean things about you! My mother was embarrassed to be seen publicly with me in "girl mode," until I won my first art contest for people with disabilities! After that, she said "That's my son!" and "That's that nice lady I used to live with!" She had dementia, then.

[@Maddiecakes06]

As an autistic person, I want you to know that you're grandmother and your aunt.Don't know a damn thing about what they were talking about memo and they've been brainwashed by the church and this is a coming from a Christian all be it also trans and gay

[@lilpetz500]

Personally, I've been feeling that part of this fight/part of the prevention needed, was actual accountability from inside the churches. The good Christians not just saying they're good, but BEING good people, making the bigotry in their churches loudly unwelcome and untolerated. Christians and religious people who's faith has any amount of a bigotry problem, please be an ally and call out anyone who gives your faith a cruel reputation. We need it asap, on as large of a scale as possible.

[@CarlytheWolf23]

​@Ahmed_738 An interesting fact is that hell as a place isn't even in the Bible, it over time was given a place and name from people who either misinterpreted or mistranslated, but either way hell in that vein doesn't exist, eternal damnation does exist in the Bible, but it's not in hell. I recommend looking into it because it rather fascinating how ways people view or believe something changes over time and the original messages something conveyed gets lost in translation.

[@Maddiecakes06]

@@Ahmed_738 and who are you to decide that

[@awhzjack.k]

As a pansexual and genderfluid AFAB 14 year old with multiple family members, as well as friends in the LGBTQ community, thank you so, so, so much for this video. On November 6th, 2024 when I woke up my mother's first words to me were "Trump won.". I was absolutely devastated, appalled, shocked, disappointed, annoyed, upset, angry, with how the 2024 presidential election turned out. I thought it was a joke, until she said it again. I started crying immediately, cried all day, cried all day today, even had a panic attack in school today and had to go to the guidance office. I knew there would be tears with the results of the election, but whether they were happy or not was for the universe to know and for me to find out. I figured that they would be tears of joy, but they were quiet obviously not. I cannot believe the sheer amount of people who are still supporting Trump in 2024, he is just a despicable man. I was so happy when Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election, both my mom and I cried tears of happiness, as many other people did. I will always remember that moment when we found out that Joe Biden would be our next president; we had been visiting one of my father's friends (my father, however, passed away in 2017, it was actually 7 years yesterday, which only made the day more upsetting for me) and she had the television on, and as soon as I saw that Joe Biden had won, I started jumping and clapping. When we arrived home, my mom put on the news channel and we both cried, we were just so happy that Trump's presidency was finally coming to an end. In 2016, I was just six years old, but I was so confused as to how he had won. In 2020, when Trump said "Well, why can't we just use the flu vaccine for covid??" I was absolutely appalled with what he said because I knew that you cannot do that. I was just sitting next to the tv, coloring and said "IT'S A DIFFERENT DISEASE!!!" while clenching my teeth at him. It is not good if a 3rd grader is smarter than the president of the United States. Anyways, I am not going to make this comment any longer, as I do believe it is long enough. Again, thank you for posting this video, it has helped me a lot.

[@CuriusGorg]

I'm a 15 year old non-binary amab with a complicated sexuality. I relate a lot to the comment. When you said "It is not good if a 3rd grader is smarter than the president of the United States" I have felt that exact same feeling. Us youth need to stick together, we're stronger that way.

[@ForYour_aMUSEment]

As a 14 year old bisexual gender fluid AFAB, I live in Florida. I cannot explain how sad I am that I relate to this comment. Sigh. I can't wait to move to Sweden.

[@cottagecore_rose]

just wanted to say for all of you, as a nonbinary minor, you don’t have to include your assigned gender at birth (AMAB/AFAB), it’s supposed to be a medical thing or at least only if it’s relevant. no hate to any of you and no hate if you still wanna use it, it’s just i’ve just seen 4 in a row from queer minors in this comment section, seems like y’all are doing it because it seems like what you’re supposed to do? but like if your enby, or genderqueer or whatever then you’re enby or genderqueer, you don’t have to add your AGAB.

[@cottagecore_rose]

totally agree with all of you though. us queer youth need to stick together. i’m here for all of y’all

[@CuriusGorg]

@@cottagecore_rose no, I know and I agree. I feel like we're adding it bc those of us with different AGABs recieve different prejudeces, and we want to express those different experiences. At least thats why I added mine

[@LEMONBONESs]

As a gay youth, to another gay youth- I love you. Many people, in this day and age, will not. In times like this, it's easy to think you are alone. I live in a southern state, SC to be specific, and I know what it's like to feel isolated. Like nobody else is like you, and if you ever, say, come out, the whole town will have your head on a pike. But please remember, you aren't alone. There are people out there going through the same thing. And those people will fight with you to keep us safe. 4 more years, you can do it. I love you. And the world does too.

[@trellanaxoxo]

Thank u I’m from the same state as you as well and I’m just numb but I’m surviving 🫂

[@Ashiscool0720]

Similar story but OH and midwest. I have believed since the age of 10 that my history teacher keeps a rapture pitchfork’ to impale gay students with in the name of Jesus (who would totally not impale anyone.)

[@trellanaxoxo]

@@Ashiscool0720 that’s horrifying 🥺

[@Ashiscool0720]

@@trellanaxoxo agreed. She made us fill out political maps while she played God bless america with Trump pictures in the background and told us how amazing she thought life was.

[@trellanaxoxo]

@ 😳 wtf

[@Frosts_Insanity]

I was scrolling through the comments while watching this, and i just wanna thank everyone who isnt part or the LGBTQ+ who is showing so much kindness and support. I appreciate you guys so much.

[@AbsolutelyAri1]

"Angry gay grandpa" is an amazing name

[@TipsnSnips]

Thank you! When i found the election results yesterday I felt like I couldn’t go on anymore. But people like you make me realize that life always goes on. Thank you angry gay grandpa

[@BarbieDreamDungeon]

I mean, look at the way things used to be. We WILL go on, we WILL be here, and love WILL WIN. It always does 🫶

[@AichiruHitoiassu]

Survive to spite them. Survive for your happiness. Survive for your future. Be smart, stay healthy, protect yourself.

[@European-Man-88]

@@BarbieDreamDungeonCope! Most people despise groomers 😂

[@sodaanimates4862]

​@@Chud-p2t you think you're funny? I hope you know that it's illegal to tell people to kill themselves.

[@chester9585]

@@Chud-p2t We can see through you, you can't even see yourself. What has happened for you to try and garner any kind of happiness through spreading vitriol and attention seeking behaviour? A brain warped to get a rise out of trolling. You won't understand this comment, you will make a what you think is a quippy remark as my comment penetrates only the surface of your brain or what's left. let me help you then, "I ain't reading allat" "Ok, groomer" "You're just butthurt about trump winning" "We can se- ACK" You are not special, nor will you be in this sorry state. I have nothing but contempt for you and your ilk, Your political party has it's merits but your kind has none that. This will likely be the first and last comment, you likely won't make an actual response. not even your quippy retorts won't work considering i'm not a liberal like you. Yes I call you a liberal. goodbye.

[@현재김-f7w]

Dear Angry Gay Grandpa, I'm from Germany and in my early twenties. Having a hard time struggling with myself and my existence. It feels as if I'm not welcomed. Exhaustion. Insecurity. Anxiety. And many more emotions. I just wanted to say thank you for sending me this message and telling me it's okay. That I should take it slowly. Your words really touched me. Thank you, Angry Gay Grandpa, for being on this world and spreading love and kindness.

[@86Corvus]

As a fellow germanoid i suggesr you stop listening to this nonsense. Its what making you struggle. Its social media emposed retardation

[@il0bsin4s]

@@86Corvus You of all people should go to the gym and practice being a decent human being instead. Seriously, who do you think you are, obsessing over shaming others and insulting them for having feelings like any other person in this comment section? They have the right to express their worries and fears of the future, of the next four years with Trump in office. This video is supposed to be their safe space when they need it, but you decide that they're all "victimizing" themselves when you can't even spell correctly. You don't have the right to believe that others should do something that "isn't about their self-image" or "stop being-self-obsessed" or whatever other unreasonable excuses you managed to cook up and spit right into their faces that others have it worse. If you don't understand their struggles, then you don't get to comment on it. You're pathetic and disgusting for clicking on this video solely to leave a hate comment. So, respectfully, if you can't be a decent human being online, then get off the internet and do something productive with your life. Although, I doubt you would actually read my comment, so I won't give any further response if you decide to ignore the point of my reply and tell me that I'm being too sensitive. There really is no point arguing with people like you. However, I hope you will listen and finally understand the problem with Trump becoming president again and the issues of discrimination in the USA. Have a good day and life.

[@explosionlemon1436]

Man dang that sucks Man I just only have one message Jesus loves you DO NOT THINK I’m telling you to not be lgbtq+ I just want you to know he died for our sins that’s all I set out to do I don’t hate you or anything that’s all I’m saying

[@galesk344]

@@explosionlemon1436the amount of times you said “I don’t hate you” kinda says otherwise. Jesus does love us and we don’t need you to tell us condescendingly. Thx.

[@explosionlemon1436]

@@galesk344 yea but when I bring up Jesus everybody starts saying stop hating also I only said it once

[@Thefurryeddhead]

As a trans man, thank you. So much.

[@KrazzyKelsie]

Hugs brother! - from a trans sister! ❤

[@Thefurryeddhead]

@ Right back at ya, sis!

[@Thefurryeddhead]

@ the @ system is being weird

[@KrazzyKelsie]

I still saw it hehe ❤️❤️❤️

[@hemmet2]

Hugs to you both from an NB sibling

[@Onix_onpawz]

I’m a teen trans man living in a red state. I live in a very liberal city but I still experience discrimination on a day to day basis. I still find it hard to believe that I won’t be able to transition for 4 more years. Thank you so much for this video, it helped me realize that I’m not alone in this.

[@MeteoFur]

18 year old trans person in Florida here right now. It's very scary, but will keep fighting!

[@Emil_p_h]

@@ShadovOmikanovsounds like someone doesn’t know what project 2025 is

[@Blehmiaupluh]

@@ShadovOmikanov exactly

[@katwitanruna]

I taught my kids that a person’s gender doesn’t matter to anyone who isn’t sleeping with them. And vice versa. I’m 63 and this year, listening and learning, I realized I’m genderfluid sapiosexual. I was taught that our Creator is all loving, all powerful and all just. That each of us is a unique individual if for no other reason then we each see the universe from a unique perspective in time and space. Be like Fred Rogers. Be like Bob Ross. Be like Steve Irwin. Be love.

[@thatemobookbean]

as a genderfluid teen, it's so cool to see elderly people like me when i'm told i'll grow out of it when im older. thank you! ❤

[@darlalathan6143]

I like your attitude! Those guys were so cool and mellow!

[@silentmoone]

You’re a good parent for teaching them that. Mad respect

[@skeleluna04]

“Be love.” I’m stealing that. Might get it pinned or put on a patch or something. Thank you, please continue to spread the love. I will be doing the same

[@Stories_Untold]

We've survived this long, and we will survive for longer. Remember that no matter what, there's a place out there for you.

[@elenas3571]

There have been three self-unaliving attempts at my college since Wednesday. I am angry and scared. We must get through this. Reach out to your friends and neighbors we’ll get through this together.

[@XxX__GAMER__XxX]

​@@European-Man-88 great to see that you care about anyone but yourself... Please don't wish ill will on people that don't agree with you, that just makes you look like a terrible person.

[@v1x4570]

@@XxX__GAMER__XxX No use even getting upset over what they say and arguing with them anymore, we just have to survive them.

[@Rapiers-and-flowers]

​@@Chud-p2tur not as funny as u think you are.

[@michaelr20010713]

​@Chud-p2t No, you did this to yourself Don't blame anyone else for your shortcomings

[@leaderofthefrogcult]

you’re right. we *will* get through this together.

[@HailtheHailien]

Hey. I’m a gay youth living in an extremely homophobic area. Recently, I stated that I did not support trump. People were telling me I was wrong, and didn’t deserve a happy life, a family, or even a life at all. I’ve started looking at places online to help me. This is the first video I’ve ever seen from your channel. I cannot state enough how euphoric I felt during it. Thank you.

[@Blu3_W00L]

Those people are wrong! You deserve a happy life! ❤️

[@KuariArt]

I’m a young nonbinary omnisexual in a red state and let me tell how F***ING SCARED I AM RN

[@skypilot_kes1970]

this is so scary, but its going to be ok. you are strong, this community is strong, and we will survive this.

[@KuariArt]

@ thank you, this means a lot

[@Evoimations]

Sending you lots of virtual hugs, friend. ❤

[@Alastor811]

I really want to hug you but it’s not over yet my friend we will be ok

[@susanhuntley9262]

You are the best! (Canadian grandma)

[@MelodiTheMess]

🫶🏻

[@P0txt9]

I don’t live in the USA, but so many of my friends do. I’m almost 16, many of my friends are minors, one of them recently turned 18. Most of my friends are lgbtq+, i didn’t befriend them because of that, it’s just a coincidence. My friend who lives in Canada said that Canada will take people from the USA,but I’m not sure because the PM is scared of the USA and doesn’t want to offend the President by letting people in Canada. Even one of my friends in the UK posted on his instagram that if someone voted for trump, they need to unfollow him because he hates trump. TRUMP IS LITERALLY A FELON! He went to jail for sexual assault, lying to police, and a few other things. He has made it very clear he’s sexist, racist and a bigot. People say we only like Harris because she supporters lgbtq+, that’s not true, she’s also not racist or sexist, she’s also not a FELON. Trust me, I don’t like Harris, but compared to trump she’s so much better. I recently found out that almost 80% of Americans (Usaians) can’t read past a grade 5 (10 years old) reading level. My friend (also teacher) said that this might be a contributor to why many of them believe when trump says project 2025 is propaganda and isn’t related to him even though the people who made it literally WORK FOR HIM. trump might seem like a normal person, but he’s really not a nice or good person. I hate politics, but it’s pretty hard to ignore them at this point. I’ll be able to vote in around 2 years and it’s important that I’m educated and vote for the right person. So, even though I hate politics, everyone, including myself, needs to be educated on who’s running their country and who’s the right person.

[@lsmmoore1]

And also, Trump has a fairly unique role, compared to the other fascists. People know him as a reality TV star, on a show which is all about him. This doesn't say much good about them - but it does say that other Republicans might not be able to pull as decisive a following as he does.

[@davidlillecrapp2960]

Trump will make life better for all Americans. He is actually a good man, not a perfect man but a good man.

[@Maegaphone-ye7ic]

@@davidlillecrapp2960 HE IS A RECENTLY CONVICTED RAPIST

[@JaydenMatthews-oy3mf]

@@davidlillecrapp2960 you will either be eating your words in a year or two when he actually starts applying all the crazy stuff people are willing to look the other way from, or your definition of "all americans" doesn't include certain groups.

[@conlon4332]

Surely that can't be right about 80% having a reading age of 10. How do they graduate high school or go to university?

[@Cherno35]

I am a 17 year old trans girl living in Florida. My family is unsupportive and best case scenario they never find out im trans. I have friends and my brother who are nothing but supportive, so with them I believe I can make it. if you don't have supportive friends, find some. if you are in an area its unsafe to be out in, find them online. they want us divided and scared, so dont let them

[@Cherno35]

@86Corvus go away troll

[@DazzlingDragonet]

How about you try learning how to spell? “Identitarian” “openin” give me a break @@86Corvus

[@mushymushroomsss]

@@Cherno35 You can do this, girl. I’m proud you. There are people out there who support you.

[@MelodiTheMess]

you can do this :)

[@Patchesy]

Thanks angry gay grandpa, you're a comforting light for many of us also wow you have a LOT of plushies

[@Notsalmon547]

15yr trans person here (MtNB), and as soon as I heard he won, I just got sick to my stomach and cried for hours, considering suicide. But then, I remembered that if I killed myself, I would be one less person to fight back. I live in a blue state, so i hopefully will be okay. I’m pushing through for those who couldn’t. We will push through. We will fight until we aren’t just allowed to be trans, but can be proud. We will win. Thank you

[@isaiahwilliams2642]

I'm neither gay nor trans, but I want it to be clear that I am an ally through and through. I stand with all my brothers and sisters regardless of their sexual orientation and support their rights to live and propser like anyone else. I weeped profusely because my best friend is gay and I know many transgender and non binary people who are all lovely. No matter how bleak times get, I will stand with them through the storm even if it kills me.

[@MrW11YT]

You are a lovely person.

[@silentmoone]

There’s nothing better than to have allies supporting us.

[@Evoimations]

I wish only the best things on you and your house.

[@EsmeAbscission]

thank you for your kind words :)

[@sanvblam2]

as someone from a very, very blue area in eastern mass, i can attest, everyone in my school was terrified. i was out sick wednesday, but i came in on thursday, and literally all my friends were quiet. literally no words spoken by anyone basically all day. it wasn’t until i got to my creative writing class that the mood lightened up. you are exactly right that people around us with help, so thank you for that my good man. For everyone else here who got to the end of the message, remember, they cannot extinguish something that can never die. They cannot extinguish your light and your hope and your spirit and your identity. Remember that.

[@jimmy2dumb105]

​@@European-Man-88 maga reminds me of maggots Fitting 👍

[@Xheddar]

You feel a like big man now? Huh? Happy picking on people who are at risk of being killed because you were idiotic?

[@dragondancer1814]

As a Wiccan Democrat with an ace/pan family member who lives in western Maryland (red county, and a VERY Trumpy town), I was absolutely furious when I saw that he won. At the moment I’m also battling laryngitis from a cold that’s going around, so I couldn’t even gain the relief of starting my Wednesday by rage screaming into the void! My younger daughter is in high school, and having to endure the celebrating by her classmates is driving her nuts also. I told her to stand her ground and not to let them grind her down! My older kid is in a much bluer part of the state, but still equally terrified and enraged. I told her I’ve got her back too! We may have lost this battle, but the war has only just begun!

[@lilpetz500]

Edit; Ignore the one, sad, spammy f@$cist. Us decent people love your energy, and have your back too, you'll all be as safe as we can work to make happen, even from here on the other side of the world. You all deserved better than this. We shouldn't have had to be, but this is going to be an extremely strong generation of girls, women, people in general. Your girl, she deserves the brightest future along with you all, and we'll do whatever we can to try seize it back for her. My mother raised me with wiccan influence, and I'm an ace lady who only came out about it at the start of my 20s when world events were getting extra weird, nothing to lose. I have a trans sibling that I'd do anything for who only got to start feeling like themselves mid 20s recently. They're so strong, and we'll make sure that like all the other trans people, they actually get to spend at least some of their youth joyful and safe from this. We got you, we'll survive through community despite the bigots 🩵

[@Nari21q]

Wishing you safety and good health my friend :)

[@MrW11YT]

@@European-Man-88 Yes not everyone fits in your ugly box. Leave her alone.

[@MrW11YT]

@@European-Man-88 America is already great.

[@charliesmp]

i got top surgery the day after the election and it felt so surreal. the recovery process has been miserable because of the election outcome on top of just regular recovery stuff. this video helped bring me a bit more hope though, thank you for what you do.

[@ruikku_17]

I'm a queer teen from Finland, and our government is also currently not being supportive (a few weeks ago cancelled an international contract because they mentioned LGBTQ people) I am doing fine, but my heart hurts so badly for all of you. I love you. Please don't give up, and if it gets too hard, come back to this comment section and remember we all love you so much

[@Angler_of_the_Seas11875]

Thank you so, so much for this video. I am a person under the age of 16 growing up in a household with two moms (who are married). I identify as Bisexual. And although I live in a pretty safe state (California) I have a gay friend who lives in Texas. His family are Trump supporters, and I don't think they even know he identifies as gay. I'm scared for him. I'm scared for all of you gay, lesbian, non-binary, pansexual, bi and especially trans people living in those red states like Texas. But I have a message for you. All of you. To all of you LGBTQIA+ people out there, stay strong, okay? Don't let anybody change who you are because despite what other people are telling you, you are amazing, wonderful and incredible JUST THE WAY YOU ARE! Don't ever let anybody whether that be your friends, your family, the Government or even what the bible says change WHO YOU ARE. Always remember that God loves everyone. Even if people are making you feel like He doesn't. Keep fighting. And although things seem pretty scary, remember that there is always the hope of TOMORROW. You may not know me personally, but just know that me, my family and thousands of other people just like you will be rooting for you and supporting you. Now, a message to all of you homophobes: It is not your place to decide who someone is. It's none of your concern. This is a free country, and it is especially wrong to judge a book by just glancing at the cover. People don't just wake up and go, oh! I feel more like a boy/girl/them now! Or oh! I feel like I like the same gender as myself! NO! You have NO IDEA what we go through, and do you even understand that you're only causing more pain then good? God loves everybody JUST THE WAY THEY ARE. Not just if you're straight and follow everything the bible says. So do us all a favor and keep your mouth shut the next time someone is waving an LGBTQ flag. Because hate doesn't do anything then just cause more hate.

[@astralanarchist]

preach man!🫶

[@Maddiecakes06]

@@European-Man-88 You're in the wrong comment section.So I give you this time to leave and erase any trace you have in this comment section

[@Maddiecakes06]

From a trans woman living in south carolina, otherwise known is the heart of the solid south This means a lot

[@gabed.2632]

Never give attention to the haters, it's what they want

[@leaderofthefrogcult]

preach!!!

[@IL0veBadB0ys]

Realizing that trump will be president for the rest of my childhood :(

[@jessicadeweijs9940]

As someone from outside America. I believe in you. You wil make it thought this 💜

[@egg.-.]

It’s gonna be ok. It’s like a kidney stone. It’ll be hard and painful but it will pass eventually. Im rooting for you

[@EbiTheAxolotl]

Just had the same realization. Wow.

[@CTRLVON]

Yup same this sucks lol

[@lilpetz500]

I spent my last few years of childhood in his first term, it just didn't feel real, and I worked too many hours, worked hard at school, really tried to pretend it's fine and handle the fear closeted and alone. And burned out just in time for lockdown. It wasn't worth it I promise, we would love you to use as much as we can offer you to keep you from feeling alone, or like you have to "earn" your freedom back. You deserve it as a baseline right, and we'll try to nurture the rest of your childhood with as much as we can offer, worldwide. Many people are outraged and scared, but passionate about this, and ready to be as generous as it takes to give you as close as we can to the last years of childhood you deserve. All we need from you is for you to stay living. I promise to all the kids, something about hitting your 20s too, it makes the same heavy thoughts seem less dangerous if you experience them again. If you make it that far, it can become easier to keep yourself safe than as a kid, especially one that's alone. If you can, even just try find a safe private online community to vent so you don't get stuck alone with the fears. We'll get through this 🩵

[@Lizzardthething]

Trump may be back, but I’m still pushing forward. I’m a transmasc and gay teen. I’m not yet old enough to do a whole lot, but one of my older friends is. They’re currently looking for a job and told me when they save up enough they’ll get me a binder. Another one of my friends who has lgbtq parents even said when I do get one they’ll take it to their house to wash. Trump may try to put us down, but we will always get up and keep moving forward.

[@lumisherbert5682]

I wish you the best in your efforts to get a binder! We’ll keep on fighting for you, and everyone!

[@small.clover]

Job #3 hit hard. We've been slacking on our journal. It had never even occurred to us how important it could be for future generations of plurals who don't even exist yet. Thank you.

[@LilacLily17]

7 months, if I had been born 7 months earlier I would’ve had a say in my future. I’m a bi woman, closeted outside of the internet, and now I’m questioning whether it’s worth it to come out at all, at least for 4 years. I’m so angry, at my country and ultra-conservative people around me, and terrified about what’s to come. Hopefully I can find the support I need when I go to college, I just hope I can survive until then. Every single LGBTQIA+ person reading this comment, you are loved, you matter, and we can survive this. Thank you for making this video, every queer person needs to hear this 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈❤️

[@chemicalwolfgames3405]

I was planning on coming out as genderfluid right after his graduation this year, but now I’m not sure that’s a great idea. On the other hand, it’s getting so much worse internally trying to bottle it up and hide it. I hope you’re able to stay safe when you come out. Good luck

[@IbishuCovet]

@@Chud-p2t you live in absolute hate, you need to get psychological help

[@moonflight3806]

As a trans youth, THANK YOU. I NEEDED THIS.

[@youguysevertrynaturalketchup]

living in a blue state, but my dad is extremely against lgbtq. i needed this video, thanks angry gay grandpa!

[@Evoimations]

What the f**k is your dad on about?

[@cryptidsystem890]

Love from Australia. Keep fighting. Don’t let them bring you down.

[@character9999]

"This Little Light of Mine" is a song I heard during preschool in a private, religious school. To hear it referenced now that I'm an adult during this time, struggling with the tumultuous age of oppression, violence, and hatred, against youth who simply want to express themselves, is surreal to me. I will carry this light until my death and fight for the rights of myself and others. We are all united. Please stay strong, whoever and wherever you are, and be safe, and spread kindness and compassion wherever you are able. We're in this together. In this time of division, it is crucial to never forget the power of organization and community!

[@Daydream_Demon]

Thank you for making this video. I'm a 13-year-old trans boy, living with transphobic parents, and now with Trump as president and everything that is going to come. This gave me much hope that not everyone, not the entire world is against me, against us. I had a panic attack at the viewing of the results, and I almost took my own life. I'm someone with many mental illnesses, so it's also hard to live when you feel like no one can relate to you and that your own brain is against you. This election has been a nightmare, my life has been a nightmare, but I'm so happy that there are others who can understand and support us. I'll be sharing this video with all of my friends, there is always hope. We will live. Thank you.

[@IzABub]

I'm an adult trans woman and even I needed to hear this. Thank you, Gramps!

[@IllumInator-sv3tl]

Let’s work together to survive this! Also everyone remember to vote during the general elections (the next one is two years from now) as that will setup a buffer to trump and the Republican majority government. Our local government can somewhat shield us especially if they try to turnover more rights to the states so the people we elect are more likely to protect our interests and rights. Please please please tell your friends the same. Many states also have the electoral college elected in the general elections and that is who determines the president. If we want to have a blue president next election we need to layout the groundwork to try and make it more possible. Please remember we still have things we can do to improve our futures! And take care of your mental/physical/ emotional health. If nothing else live out of spite, if we give up they win without a fight, so we must continue to be active and live to spite them. We can do it!

[@European-Man-88]

There won't be any of you left alive to vote with how things are going 😂

[@European-Man-88]

💪🏻MAGA!

[@lsmmoore1]

@@European-Man-88 And with an attitude like that, you can't guarantee that you will be left alive, either. Don't forget. That poem, "First they came for the Jews, and I did not speak up, because I was not a Jew", all the way to, "And then they came for me, and there was no one left to speak up"? That's you. You'll be cheering the deaths of people, until one day, you are the one they come for. Because that poem was written by a man who was once a loyal Nazi, checked all of the boxes (most likely, just like you) - and he disagreed on one thing, so, they got him.

[@straneas3099]

​@@European-Man-88 ah yes we have someone who love the idea of genocide. What a great person you think you must be...

[@noctesoliss]

Fuck you. Genuinely. I am going to live. My brothers and sisters will live. You are nothing but pathetic, so miserable that you have to push others down. I will never, ever be pushed down by people like you. I will be here, I will exist, I will be happy.

[@SirFlopsy]

KZbin just recommended this video to me. I'm not it's target audience (definitely not a youth anymore), but I'm really happy to see it none the less. This is one of the most wholesome videos I have ever seen. I hope it reaches those who need to hear it. And what a well-put and thought-out speech. The final story though... I felt that one. Not for personal reasons, but I can't imagine the impact that had after what was undoubtedly already a very difficult ordeal. I'm also very glad your younger self survived, so you are here to enjoy life (hopefully) and share your words and stories with the world. It's very comforting to see that as dark as the world seems to get recently, there are still those who make it a better place. I'm not in the US, but I hope everyone can get through this safely. And if I may add to the speech, for what it's worth... You not only have people rooting for you in the US, but all over the world.

[@merrikkplayzgamez]

Was recommended to me to. Also not its target audience, not youth, gay and trap, but voted red. I just dont live in an echo chamber and watch alot of videos from both sides, so not suprising this is in my recommended. Like the message tho. But its still america land of the free, and im not worried about whatever the gov wants to say, its the people. Think its been pushed a bit to hard to be heard, and now people are pushing back. There is a balance to be found, and eventually it will be found.

[@Misty_Ocean]

@@merrikkplayzgamez Of course you aren't worried about what the gov wants to say or do... you aren't one of the groups immediately being targeted. Do you hear yourself?

[@Evoimations]

@@merrikkplayzgamez I respect anyone on one side who can look at the argument on the other.

[@stachu5049]

I'm not LGBTQ+ nor american, but around half of my online friends are trans americans so thank you for helping people like them in these hard times

[@Tierd]

I’m a white Canadian cishet so I’m not gonna be affected at all really but having numerous LGBTQ+ friends I am still deeply concerned for them and I want them all to survive and be happy amidst all this, I’m proud to be an ally

[@beyblamproductions]

hey :3

[@AutumnRaison]

Not American, but as a 17 year old trans kid from the UK my heart bleeds for my US siblings. More than willing to get this message spread (plus the advice will be useful in the next few years as the UK seems poised to follow suit by way of rhetoric)

[@daddywiggle4586]

trans us citizen here. thank you so much for the support. i’m wishing you the best. stay safe

[@crustymcbastardsonplays266]

My child is trans, I have never been so afraid and enraged. We do not go thru this alone, we need to make connection and foster community. Dont let one single light go out. You are right, we can get thru this together. Stamus contra malum.

[@jameshughes3014]

I'm in the same boat. It's terrifying. But I stand with you.

[@electrofonickitty823]

Thank you, I am a 44 year old asexual who needed that talk. The truth is I am just too tired of the drama, but while I write a story I am also working on a reaction. I am not sure....I can't say anything

[@ShiftingStorms]

Hi - 15 year old asexual here. Thanks for being an inspiration :D

[@dogthievery101]

My babygirl. She's been with me since my first dog was put down due to unfair circumstances. 12 and a half years old and her fur is blanching and turning a soft, fuzzy grey. Until I spent almost 2 months in a couple of psychiatric facilities, I believed she would be better off without me. I'm only 25, but physically and mentally disabled. After I was forced to move to the city in July of 2023, she finally became my tether. Now no matter where I move to, she will come with me. And she's fine with that. I do cook a small bit of steak or chicken for her every so often after all. When I named her after Hestia, the goddess of Hearth and Home, over 12 years ago, I didn't realize just how fitting her name would become. She is my home. She's the reason why I go to so many doctors' appointments. She's why I take my medications every night. She's why I go to therapy. She's why I go outside, cook her food, and lay on the ground with her to cuddle. I don't want to think about what will happen when I inevitably have to say goodbye to her, and I know that I can't think about it without going into a complete mental breakdown. She's my tether, my baby, and my home. (And now I'm crying.)

[@mushymushroomsss]

Animals offer so much support especially in times when we don’t feel that support from humans. I have horses and sometimes I’ll just go out to the fields and hug them and cry on their shoulders. They don’t mind… I truly believe animals know when humans are suffering. I hope you got to spend as much time with her as possible. I’m praying that you will meet again one day… 🫶

[@meowsaidthecat5338]

I'm from the Netherlands living in Germany, heterosexual but an ally. My father is gay, I have several transgender friends, grew up meeting all kinds of colourful people. Thank you for what you do. I'm autistic, I was bullied as a kid and singled out more because my father had a lot of tattoos (also in his face). Things I had to learn in adulthood was forgiveness, self- acceptance and self-love. If you can achieve that, you will feel more confident and peaceful inside yourself.

[@JudahFromTexas]

I came out in July, and then we moved to Texas, and then Trump was elected. I guess I'll go back in the closet until I turn 18 and get to move to a blue state.

[@AichiruHitoiassu]

Yes, I think that would be best. Your life is the most important you possess. Without it nothing else matters. Stay safe, stay healthy, be smart, be vigilant, protect yourself. You are not alone. The storm will pass. But you have to survive it.

[@Ford_prefect_42]

Stay safe. But there's a lot of us in Texas who are fighting for you.

[@BiggestMessiFan12334]

stay in the closet. Why does anybody have to know you are gay??? its not like im out here telling people im straight. Thats just weird. Just keep that shit to your self

[@grimmsfairytales2224]

When trump increased the deportations durring his last term, gov. Inslee made washington a shield state. Even though the governor has changed (still blue yay!) I'm sure washington will once again become a shield state to those who need it. You and any other people needing to move to a blue state should consider the west coast if you can. (Just not east of the cascades, trust me on this [except spokane its chill over there])

[@bellemoore9534]

Do what makes you feel safe, but remember that you deserve FREEDOM right now, not just in the future. Remember that there have been queer people everywhere, including Texas, always and forever. If you look around you and find good people you can trust, I think you are brave enough to come out to them so they can know the REAL, wonderful YOU. ❤

[@Peppino_Plushie_Gaming]

Gay boy here, thanks a lot for the support!

[@MaximizePlus]

this is going to be a tough time for every single one of us, stay strong everyone! ❤❤❤

[@chainmasters2178]

On the 5th of November I celebrated ten years of sobriety. ALOT of my sober friends in the satanic temple sober faction are terrified and uneasy, this stress is putting them at risk of relapse.... I need to be better! I need to be strong and share my strength to those who NEED it. "Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi (My nemesis)

[@rbog8345]

You can do this my satanic friend, stay strong!

[@chainmasters2178]

@rbog8345 thank you. Getting sober is the hardest work I have ever done. Why should I give up for free to a man who's never worked a hard day in his life

[@rbog8345]

@@chainmasters2178 hell yeah!

[@chainmasters2178]

To clarify my point further, I am going to work towards becoming a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor. I know I can't save everyone, but I cannot save anyone if I don't try.

[@aleximarie8958]

Thank you. This is my first time finding you but I really needed this right now. I have been trying to find my identity and express myself for the past 4-5 years and now I feel as though I need to shove myself back into the closet. I need to blend in and pretend. And to be clear this not only covers the way I identify but also the behaviors I display that are more typical of neurodivergent people. Learning what is going to be perceived as "normal" is also going to be fairly difficult as the people in my life are far from it. My hobbies and interests arent exactly the norm either, Im scared and exhausted having rewrite myself all bc I was just barely not old enough to vote.

[@nevtheskid4579]

I'm 24, a nonbinary mostly sapphic pansexual. Yesterday was hard. One of the hardest days of my life, and there have been a lot of those. "Worst Day Ever" is a very high bar, and 6 November 2024 was far and away the worst. But today, I received an acceptance letter to my dream graduate program, I got my honor society chapter recognized by my university, I had one of many long talks with a girl I'm unironically pining for, and I had a good long class discussion about how resisting fascism by surviving in spite of it is *never* a political issue. Today was a good day, even though yesterday was the worst day ever. To all my younger siblings here, just remember: every Worst Day Ever has a Best Day Ever to match. You just have to survive to see it. So please, even though the next four years are going to be a lot of Worst Days Ever, *survive*. I was your age when Trump was elected the first time. I feel the same as you do now, and I felt the same back then. I almost *didn't* survive because there were so many Worst Days Ever. But then I started to see the Best Days. The day I was tapped to join a well-reputed collegiate honor society. The day I got engaged to one of the most wonderful people I know. The day I was accepted to my dream graduate program. I would never have seen these days if I hadn't survived the worst ones. To all of you who need an older sibling who cares right now, trust me when I say this. There *will* be better days. I promise. Please, *survive*.

[@Evoimations]

Forgive my ignorance, but would you please educate me on what "sapphic" is?

[@nevtheskid4579]

@@Evoimations It's another word for a femme person who is attracted to women. I use it in place of "lesbian" since I'm not a woman, but it's essentially the same.

[@Evoimations]

@@nevtheskid4579 thank you.

[@EchoTheGayOne]

Hi. I'm a 19 year old trans woman from Denmark who has been kind of freaking out since the election, and just doing my best at trying to distract myself. This video is so important for queer youth everywhere, and even I, as an adult still learned a lot from it. It was kind of healing. I will do my best to reach out to friends to try and deal with some of my anxiety, and I almost beg of you others to do so as well. You aren't alone, we will be stronger together.

[@Unicorn5002official]

Thank you. I live in a really red state, and I’m terrified, but this helped me a lot.

[@The_Deep_Blue]

i'm a 17 yo trans girl whos turning 18 this month. i'm fucking horrified in all honesty, but i know that someday in the near future i'll be able to live happily in peace with my s/o.

[@Angel_Lover_Blehh]

Stay safe in any way you can, even if it means staying closeted, and then come out properly later when you get out.

[@The_Deep_Blue]

​@@Chud-p2tcool reaction bait, i'll interact with it so you can feel better about yourself

[@elliewaldron6627]

@@The_Deep_BlueThey were only being honest sweetie 😂

[@IbishuCovet]

please ignore this chud guy, hes been spamming suicide encouragement all over the comments on this video and comments on other videos, youre a girl and youre valid, please stay safe

[@gabed.2632]

Quick advice, don't give attention to the haters, it means they won

[@N0ne_288_TheVtuber]

Hello. I’m a pansexual, transmasc youth living here in the US. I’ve been panicking over and over again, and I couldn’t even tell my parents, since even though they know, they haven’t used my chosen names or pronouns. My boyfriend and friends have helped me a lot, and this has helped a lot too. I’ll keep on trying to survive. Thank you.

[@leopardsun]

Thank you for being the type of ally we desperately need right now. As a 17 year old trans woman in a red state, I'm deeply grateful that my generation has queer elders to look up to like you. 💙

[@Ice-yp4wg]

randomly recommended and tuning into this from the Philippines wish y'all living there in America the best of luck on surviving what's to come and don't let the maga bugs bite

[@pogiplays75]

How is it there, I have family there and might move to them

[@darlalathan6143]

I've heard good things about the Phillippines! Maybe I should move there?

[@raccooninthatoven]

im sad this is the world we live in, where us LGBTQ teens and adults alike have to be discriminated against. why won’t people let us live our lives?

[@sinenomine2681]

The simple answer is that sewing hatred and division is conducive to a strong oligarchy. Minorities, by nature, lack the numbers to represent significant political power when it comes to an election, at least. Hence, the more morally bankrupt members of the political class (i.e. Trump) have no reason not to alienate us (i.e. by threatening our dignity and safety) if it means an easier, more certain route to power. That's why keeping our numbers up by surviving and telling our stories and truths, such that we hopefully court the favour of non-LGBTQ allies without losing ourselves to assimilation, is so important. But, primarily, you must survive because you are beautiful, meaningful and quite possibly only here once. I know it's devastating that there are so many people and forces out there who will never "let us live our lives". But if they're thinking that they're "letting" us do anything, that's where their mistake is. We don't need permission, and we're not asking for it. You'll know as well as myself that we can't even wait for our own permission. We are what we are, and there'll be people like us long after we're gone, no matter what. What we do today we do to make their lives easier.

[@hexsinthedemon9489]

Never Kill Yourself. Find love and comfort with others. And fight what you think is right. Much love - HEXSIN

[@vinnygothika7510]

Thank you, I can't stop crying.... I don't know what will happen or how bad it'll get or if I'll even be able to protect myself or those I love.... If we'll even survive. I don't know what to do... And I never asked to be part of history... Strength isn't my best feature... But I know some people want me here so I guess for now I'll stay.

[@rebekahhunter1351]

When you take some time to nurture yourself, like Grandpa said, close your eyes and try to ignore the chatter of your mind. Just let the thoughts happen and notice that there is another self who observes the chatter. That's your strength. That quiet observer is your calm, safe place. We all have that within us. You are strong, sweetheart. Much love to you.

[@vapor404]

Im not trans or gay completely straight just trying to understand people more i think understanding and love will be the thing that gets us through

[@330hhhh9]

@@European-Man-88 id rather die standing than live kneeling. come and take it you reactionary fuck. but i guarantee we wont go down without a fight

[@Zephcore02]

@@European-Man-88 i mean you're likely a bot but still: what is your benefit of deciding over other lifes? It doesn't affect you so why do you care about it?

[@bloodsucker5485]

As someone who (in addition to being genderqueer) is neurodivergent, disabled, and mentally ill/disordered I've always been more likely to be attacked, assaulted, abused, etc than my majority counterparts ( yes despite the bs idea people like me are more likely to be the perpetrators of violence). Just by the categorization of our existences we're often denied autonomy, agency, and humanity. A lot of people are naturally struggling with their mental health right now but especially us most of all with even people meant to be on our sides discriminating and turning against us ranging from the use of ableist language against our opponents to using us as scapegoats for moral issues and in an attempt to more "legitimize" their identities to straight up eugenics talking points like how "the dumb, useless (these are the only words I've seen used I'm willing to put here) deserve what they're getting because xxx whatever thing it'd never be enough for them.) I've definitely relapsed but there's no way I'm choosing to give up. Even if it's just out of and on spite I'll keep living and hope you all, regardless of your identities, do the same. Here's some resources that could be helpful: U.S. suicide hotline: call or text 988 (available 24 hours) U.S. trans lifeline: [phone] Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) LGBT National Help Center: [phone] Trevor Project: Call [phone], text START to 678-678, or chat online. Sexuality Support 1-800-246-7743 imalive.org Text HOME to 741741 is a suicide help line that works like text-based instant messengers for people who need to talk to someone but have trouble/are uncomfortable making phone calls or can’t speak for any reason. rsa.ed.gov/about/states provides State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies. www.transgendermap.com/guidance/resources/international/?amp international trans resources pflag.org/resource/support-hotlines/#:~:text=Trans%20Lifeline%3A%20(877)%20565,need%20to%20survive%20and%20thrive. a list to even more queer centered hotlines

[@kakumee]

@bloodsucker5485 I'm in the same situation. IV been in that situation for 34.5 years. I got to taste freedom for 6 months in 2022. I don't know if I can survive this. I don't have community to help me either. I'm the only one with income as my partner is trying to get disability. Thank you so much. I'm trying to go on him and the people like you and me, everyone else who is suffering for no fault of there own.qujanaq Thank you ❤❤

[@EbiTheAxolotl]

​@@Chud-p2t I've seen you on multiple comments now, and I haveone thing to tell you: Shut. Up. If you don't have something supportive to say, then just don't speak (Or type, in this scenario). The world is already in a horrible state without your input, so just stop. Really, that's something a 4th grade teacher would tell their students.

[@Finleys_snek]

​@@Chud-p2tyou should take your own advice.

[@BloodKandyx]

When I saw that Trump won a couple days ago, I was trying really hard not to cry in class. I was devastated that people would vote for HIM of all things, despite all the bad he has caused. Even my friends were worried about it, and we're not even super into politics. As a young bisexual girl, thank you for making this video. I hope that me, and my loved ones can all stay safe. Lots of love to you. ❤❤❤

[@christianwilliams1690]

When I was 13, I didn't think I'd see 16. At 16 I couldn't see myself at 18. Every year after that I haven't seen my next birthday. Now I'm 22 and halfway to my 23rd birthday. The final story told in this video impacted me deeply. Not one of us experiences a unique struggle, across time, across country we are united by our pain and I wish it wasn't that way but I will hold onto every piece of community I can. I want you to do the same. Survive, please. For me.

[@danyelfisherLink]

I’m from the UK. I wish you all so much love, we’re not alone.

[@AverageGeekImpEnby]

I just got this video in my recommended and I’ve never felt so happy to find a KZbin video. I’m genuinely scared, because I’m in a red state and surrounded by them. I’m a nonbinary (closeted) kid and bisexual, in a relationship with a girl my age. My friends and I are scared for our future, especially when being in the state we’re in. I can’t even be safe in my own home since my parents are trump supporters. I wish I could feel safe in my community, but I don’t. Thank you for this video.

[@RipVanFish09]

Thank you, sir. I hope everybody who needs this can see it.

[@14shrak]

i was genuinely debating whether or not i should keep living after the election, i got so close to the edge. so close. i'm a teenage gay trans dude, and i couldnt imagine a future with myself being happy in it. i thought that was it. i really want to be able to transition. desperately. i know i'll be told i'm too young but, i've made attempts on my life over this. people dont understand how deep this truly goes thank you

[@ki.44524]

i know im just an internet stranger but please stay safe

[@aj_does_stuff9161]

Fellow trans guy here, from Britain. We had a similar situation a little while ago, with the former prime minister making a speech that lead to him trying to reform laws that protect trans people. But he got voted out, everyone saw that he was an absolute clown, so while at the time, it was just another thing that was making me want to stop living, he’s now gone. It gets better, I promise. Much love brother.

[@erebostd]

Visit us in Europe… and stay as a refugee. We‘ll welcome you, don’t let them beat you down 👍. All the best..

[@RainbowSloth373]

Hello! I myself don’t identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, but as a biologically female girl in America, I partially identified with this video with having my rights under threat. I also have many friends who are trans and gay, and I want to be able to help them as much as I can. I’m genuinely in shock with the results, and I haven’t fully come to terms with Trump being president. I was unable to vote in this election, unfortunately, but I will be able to vote in the next. What has America come to. The Promised Land my ass.

[@jojosbread_owo]

18 y/o New York based Transfem college student here. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this...the election results have had me worried sick about my future, especially now that I finally decided to start HRT. a lot of this has really helped put me in a better headspace about all this, especially after all the chaos, dread, and pain that I've seen both in my online friend groups and here on campus. everyone was in pieces the day of the results. I was and still am a little nervous about my future, but I knew that I wasn't gonna let that stop me. otherwise I wouldn't have gone to my hormone appointment the very next day. This year's given me so much hope for the future, graduating high school, meeting my partner in person for the first time after talking to each other for over a year and a half, just to name two of the amazing things that happened before this election....it's all given me so much hope for the good that lies ahead. This is who I am and I'm not letting anyone take it away from me. we will continue to fight, not just me and my partner who lives in a red state, all of us. we will persist. we will survive. I know it.

[@CheshirelySmiles]

future therapist here (also gay af) i just wanted to commend you for outlining things so plainly and calmly. you did this SO well and also i REALLY think its so important that you not only did this so simply but also outlined things that are social justice related but care related. just caring for yourself and that IS what LGBT people need right now

[@doctxr_x]

Thank you. I'm a 15-year-old trans boy. After finding out he won, I've been having multiple panic attacks. But knowing that I have people like you online who support me and others to try their best to get through it has helped me a lot.

[@mushymushroomsss]

I am your same age and I’ve also been questioning my gender a lot. (I’m AFAB) I hope you are doing well. We can get through this together. 🩵🩷

[@tiffanymarie9750]

From a 33 year old queer to all the younguns who are scared of what's coming: we need you. We need you now and we'll need you in the coming elections, as you gain the age of majority. We gotta take set backs and keep on trucking. I've been listening to Gloria Gaynor every time I start to feel hopeless again. She's going to be my light in the darkness these next four years.

[@joshualedbetter879]

This is the first video of this channel I've seen, and it makes me so happy to see older individuals of the LGBTQ+ community openly expressing that and supporting others. It really helps push the fact that such a group of people isn't limited to modern youths but has in fact been a part of humans since we could be individuals.

[@Zer0Z0id]

this was really great to watch. It feels a lot less hopeless with people like you in the world, telling me I'm needed and loved. It's hard to feel like that where I live, another story of a trans teen in the south. Heck, I hate to say it here, but I never felt more unwelcomed in my community when Trump visited my town, less than five minute from where I live. And it's dim, knowing a lot of people are like that. But I've seen so much positivity and comfort directed towards us, and me, online, that I feel like I can live another day, be proud I'm alive, and just survive. This video nearly made me cry, I needed this. Seeing everyone else's comments here is reassuring that there's a lot of us in the same situation, surviving and pushing each other up. Thank you for making this video and being positive, and comforting, without taking away the gravity of the situation all of us have been thrust into and telling us a story with meaning to think over. Long comment, sorry, but tldr: this gave me hope