I moved away from that exact situation so I feel for you. That sort of isolation from your immediate community feels so fucking terrible.
If you own the property you could act as a safe haven for less isolated, nearby friends/allies/good community. It may feel far-fetched now (or not, sounds like you’re in the shit) but better to plan and prepare now. A spare room in your home, a weather-proofed garage or shed, even some tents and sleeping bags could make a difference for a vulnerable human.
I have a few LGBT friends who come over for range time, away from the type of people who normally frequent the public ranges around here. We have a loose plan of action if they need somewhere to hide, and low profile tents and 3-day packs are on standby for a couple close friends. Funds are tight, otherwise I’d be making sure there’s a tent, sleeping bag, and 3 day survival pack for all of them, their partners, and their friends.
I have been told my entire life that I am “overreacting” because “that will never happen/you’ll never need that”, and in nearly every instance, it’s been simply a matter of time.
I can very easily present myself as someone very far down the “first they came for” list, but I’ll be cold and buried before I disguise myself and let the people further up fend for themselves.
While I’m not expecting death squads to be roaming the street this year, I’m also not going to wait for it to happen before I begin preparing.
If I can’t directly shelter people in need, I’m damn sure going to get them heading in the right direction, with the knowledge they need, and with more than just the clothes on their back.
My neighbors fully support government sponsored death squads that get to go around indescriminate lynchings of LGBT and POC.
Lucky for me, the closest one is about 1/4mile away.
I moved away from that exact situation so I feel for you. That sort of isolation from your immediate community feels so fucking terrible.
If you own the property you could act as a safe haven for less isolated, nearby friends/allies/good community. It may feel far-fetched now (or not, sounds like you’re in the shit) but better to plan and prepare now. A spare room in your home, a weather-proofed garage or shed, even some tents and sleeping bags could make a difference for a vulnerable human.
I have a few LGBT friends who come over for range time, away from the type of people who normally frequent the public ranges around here. We have a loose plan of action if they need somewhere to hide, and low profile tents and 3-day packs are on standby for a couple close friends. Funds are tight, otherwise I’d be making sure there’s a tent, sleeping bag, and 3 day survival pack for all of them, their partners, and their friends.
I have been told my entire life that I am “overreacting” because “that will never happen/you’ll never need that”, and in nearly every instance, it’s been simply a matter of time.
I can very easily present myself as someone very far down the “first they came for” list, but I’ll be cold and buried before I disguise myself and let the people further up fend for themselves.
While I’m not expecting death squads to be roaming the street this year, I’m also not going to wait for it to happen before I begin preparing.
If I can’t directly shelter people in need, I’m damn sure going to get them heading in the right direction, with the knowledge they need, and with more than just the clothes on their back.