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[yeswad]

I really don't know what to say anymore. The shooting deaths of 49 people from the gay community has left me tired and speechless. I wish I had more strength right now but being in Texas has been a non-stop barrage of emotions and I just don't feel safe here or anywhere. I never once ever felt unsafe or threatened in Seattle. I know things are

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[mizrobot]

I'm so sorry you are hurting Matty. I can't even imagine what that must feel like, especially in a place where you don't have a sense of safety and community. I hope you stay safe and get out of Texas soon.

I had a meeting with a gay coworker yesterday and wanted to broach it but just didn't know how. I asked a pointed, "so... how are you doing?" but he didn't pick up on it and was just "great!" and went right into our meeting. Thanks for the push to be a better ally.

[lele]

I love you Matty & I'm sorry. And I agree Texas is not a safe place, probably Seattle feels better but is not safe either. We are in Japan now where - in terms of guns - this place could not be safer, but it's hard to say how it feels to be lgbtq in this country. It is helpful being on a day/night time difference & being able to avoid looking at fb at the idiotic things people are saying right now. From this distance it really is clear how backwards and uneducated our country is and appears to be by the rest of the world. Sending love from Asia.

[krull]

I'm usually fairly good at keeping this stuff from impacting my ability to function, but I haven't been able to separate this time. I had to leave work today because all I've been doing is ranting about the Republican shitbags I want to smash in the face. Then I start thinking about the mom who was texting her son while he was waiting to be killed and I just lose it. Can't stop reading articles about it, can't stop hunting down scumbags who continue trying to legislate against us.

I've seen more than enough gay death in my life and at this point I just want them all to fucking burn.

Sending solidarity to you in Texas -- I don't know how you do it. I'd probably get myself lynched if I was in your shoes because I can't keep my fuckin mouth shut.

One ray of hope: a lot of my students are outstandingly good people and I have Christian and Muslim interns who marched with our trans-identified interns to show solidarity. That's what I'm holding close right now as one really good thing in the world.

[yeswad]

the fact that you are teaching these kids how to be amazing humans gives me hope.

[silverfae9]

I'm so sorry you're hurting Matty. A friend of mine lost four friends in that shooting--he performs at Pulse--and it has been so hard watching him deal with all of this. Being gay in Florida is and always has been hard and I remember watching him coming out and finding a community where he finally felt safe. I can't imagine what you must be feeling and I hope you guys land somewhere that you do feel safe as soon as possible.

[terrajen]

Love you, Matty.

[yeswad]

you too!