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Seattle (suburbs), WA vs Portland (suburbs), OR for transitioning?

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March 31, 2013, 03:21:39 PM Last Edit: April 03, 2013, 12:49:00 AM by Jumpingcats
Which is a better place ?

Edit: Edited for privacy.
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Brooke777

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March 31, 2013, 03:54:02 PM
I live just outside of Seattle. I started my transition at 29, and looked like a guys guy. I have had no issues at all, and have found so much support in this area. I personally would recommend here.
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Beth Andrea

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March 31, 2013, 04:03:32 PM
I'm north of Seattle by just a few miles, and have met several really nice people, no nasty ones. Jobs are here (Boeing, for one. Don't know your degree, but...around here most everything revolves around aircraft or computer/software/gaming)

That said, I LOVE LOVE Portland. There's just something about it...maybe it's weird, or something.  😉
...I think for most of us it is a futile effort to try and put this genie back in the bottle once she has tasted freedom...

--read in a Tessa James post 1/16/2017
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Ms. OBrien CVT

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March 31, 2013, 05:39:56 PM
Don't listen to those two.  Come to Portland.  We are trans-friendly, especially downtown.  I like in a small town jut outside of Portland, called Fairview (near Troutdale) and it is also very friendly.

  
It does not take courage or bravery to change your gender.  It takes fear of living one more day in the wrong one.~me
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Anatta

#4
March 31, 2013, 06:19:19 PM
Kia Ora,

::) Don't you go listening to those three.......Come to.......................................it's a much better place than their place  😉 ;D

Metta Zenda 🙂
"The most essential method which includes all other methods is beholding the mind. The mind is the root from which all things grow. If you can understand the mind, everything else is included !"   :icon_yes:
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natastic

#5
March 31, 2013, 06:19:25 PM
I live in Seattle. Born and raised. Ive gone years as androgynous male, and am starting to be read as female. I have business all over the city proper as well as in suburbs and cities all over the greater Seattle area, and no one has given me so much as a weird look.

I don't think one choice is better than the other, frankly, as I know people who have transitioned in both places.
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Brooke777

#6
March 31, 2013, 06:33:00 PM
I have lived in Both Oregon, and Washington. It is much better up here in Washington. Don't listen to those silly people from Oregon!!  😛
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Jumpingcats

#7
March 31, 2013, 06:45:10 PM
Hmmmm, I see this isn't going to be an easy choice.  ;D
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Beth Andrea

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March 31, 2013, 06:47:06 PM
Quote from: Brooke777 on March 31, 2013, 06:33:00 PM
I have lived in Both Oregon, and Washington. It is much better up here in Washington. Don't listen to those silly people from Oregon!!  :P

Yeah, Portland is WEIRD!©  (And I'm thinking of moving there in the future).
...I think for most of us it is a futile effort to try and put this genie back in the bottle once she has tasted freedom...

--read in a Tessa James post 1/16/2017
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Ms. OBrien CVT

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March 31, 2013, 06:54:32 PM
In Oregon we have protect from discrimination in housing and employment. 

  
It does not take courage or bravery to change your gender.  It takes fear of living one more day in the wrong one.~me
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JohnnieRamona

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March 31, 2013, 06:59:13 PM
I grew up in the Pacific Northwest. I don't really think you could go wrong with either place. Both cities are amazing 🙂
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Ms. OBrien CVT

#11
March 31, 2013, 07:11:15 PM
And we have the Trailblazers.  What you got Seattle?  Oh Yeah the Sonics left, didn't they. 

  
It does not take courage or bravery to change your gender.  It takes fear of living one more day in the wrong one.~me
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Anatta

#12
March 31, 2013, 07:15:21 PM
Kia Ora,

I love it... a re enactment of the American civil war  😉 ;D I should add only less violent  :icon_bunch:

Metta Zenda 🙂
"The most essential method which includes all other methods is beholding the mind. The mind is the root from which all things grow. If you can understand the mind, everything else is included !"   :icon_yes:
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Beth Andrea

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March 31, 2013, 07:19:45 PM
Quote from: Ms. OBrien CVT on March 31, 2013, 07:11:15 PM
And we have the Trailblazers.  What you got Seattle?  Oh Yeah the Sonics left, didn't they. 

I will say this for Portland...they have these excellent things called "pods", which are like the taco trucks you might have seen, but these are ENTIRE parking lots full of trucks on blocks (and sometimes trailers), selling really good food for cheap...OMG that is a reason for Portland any day of the week!!!  :P

Oh wait, I'm supposed to be cheering for Seattle...Umm...yeah, we have a BIG ferris wheel on the waterfront!! (Which I've never been too, hint hint)
...I think for most of us it is a futile effort to try and put this genie back in the bottle once she has tasted freedom...

--read in a Tessa James post 1/16/2017
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natastic

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March 31, 2013, 07:21:42 PM
Quote from: Ms. OBrien CVT on March 31, 2013, 06:54:32 PM
In Oregon we have protect from discrimination in housing and employment.

We do too. It's not a competition. Cuz obviously Seattle rules. 😛
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couch tater

#15
March 31, 2013, 07:22:03 PM
Doesn't the weather really suck in the pacific northwest?  East coast is better. Besides, its only a matter of time before the whole west coast falls into the ocean.
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Ms. OBrien CVT

#16
March 31, 2013, 07:26:12 PM
Portland Rules, Seattle Drools.  ;D

They do have that ancient tower called the Space Needle.  We have vast green spaces.

  
It does not take courage or bravery to change your gender.  It takes fear of living one more day in the wrong one.~me
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Ms. OBrien CVT

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March 31, 2013, 07:28:58 PM
Quote from: Jaime R D on March 31, 2013, 07:22:03 PM
Doesn't the weather really suck in the pacific northwest?  East coast is better. Besides, its only a matter of time before the whole west coast falls into the ocean.

Lets see.  Hurricane Sandy, Nor'easters,  Tons of Snow.  Yeah our rain sux.  NOT!   ðŸ˜€

  
It does not take courage or bravery to change your gender.  It takes fear of living one more day in the wrong one.~me
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couch tater

#18
March 31, 2013, 07:33:32 PM
Quote from: Ms. OBrien CVT on March 31, 2013, 07:28:58 PM
Lets see.  Hurricane Sandy, Nor'easters,  Tons of Snow.  Yeah our rain sux.  NOT!   :D
Where I am, haven't seen a flake of snow this last winter. And hurricanes are fun and help find the weaknesses of structures and our government's ability to respond to emergencies.
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Brooke777

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March 31, 2013, 07:40:56 PM
Sorry Janet, I can one up anything you have for Portland. Washington has legalized same sex marriage...and pot! Oregon cannot compare to those!! HA! 😮 >:-) 😘 ;D
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