The BEST State

[crazycool86]

Everyone knows Florida is the best state to be transgender in. Lol beautiful weather year round awesome clubs and nice people.  If you reply( you do not have to put your current state) just paint me a picture for me on where you have been as a transgender.[emoji175]

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[Devlyn]

Everyone knows it's Massachusetts! Four seasons, friendly folks everywhere, and because Provincetown! 

Hugs, Devlyn

[michelle666]

Everyone knows it's Massachusetts! Four seasons, friendly folks everywhere, and because Provincetown! 

Hugs, Devlyn

I would say Massachusetts is one of the tops as well.

As for Florida, I would think it's one of the worst states to be trans in. Other than the nice weather, there isn't much in terms of rights and protections. Trans people and pretty much all LGBT people can be discriminated against in the terms of housing, employment, education, there are no laws against trans exclusions in health care policies. All the nice weather and awesome clubs wont mean anything when you cant find a job or an apartment because you're being discriminated against.

[in.Chains]

I've heard Florida is one of, if not the worst, state to be in for trans people. I can't personally attest to this, but I trust the source.

I believe that the best state by far is Washington. Specifically Western Washington. The people laws are both very progressive and supportive of trans people generally. I would go so far as to say that Seattle may be the safest city for trans people as well, due to our large liberal and alternative population. We also have many universities, and therefore many educated people compared to other places, which certainly helps understanding.

[Eevee]

I'm not saying New Mexico is any sparkling diamond of an example, but Florida always sounds terrible for trans people. I'd rather stay here with all the dust.

Washington sounds great though, but I was unfortunately stuck in the Eastern part of the state while I was there. Spokane is no Seattle.

[JessicaSondelli]

Florida here, too and I have to say that so far I had no negative reactions. I'm not living full-time yet but whenever I go out as the "real me" I'm getting smiles and compliments. The only "problem" I have down here is that I very rarely get to wear my cute "winter" boots...

Love
-Jessie

[suzifrommd]

Maryland has been very good to me. My area has strong anti-discrimination laws and a very supportive attitude toward us. I've never been harassed. My job has me dealing with all sorts of people, most of whom must have heard my history, and not once has anyone seemed to have the slightest problem with my being trans.

[SarahJ]

I'd have to say Washington also.  But, I live in the southeast corner so Spokane is closer to me.  Haven't had any problems per se, just some restaurants are totally backwards, so I go elsewhere! 

[purplewuggybird]

I live in Washington and I have had literally NO issues with being openly trans here. It's almost like a paradise in downtown Seattle. 


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[Tamika Olivia]

It sure ain't Arkansas. I mean, it could be worse, but the resources are nil and except in a few of the more liberal towns (Fayetteville, Eureka Springs, parts of Little Rock) discrimination oozes from the pores.

[FTMax]

The great Commonwealth of Virginia, of course. Multiple LGBTQ clinics that offer HRT, two very accepting regions to live in (northern VA or Richmond), and just about any kind of touristy destination you could want - we have mountains, lakes, rivers, beaches, cities, cute towns - ALL OF IT. Easy peasy requirements and low costs for changing your name and gender marker on your IDs. No bathroom bills. I can only think of one instance of anti-trans violence, and that was in a part of the state that I'd recommend avoiding anyway (Norfolk).

Plus my city has the highest concentration of Korean BBQ restaurants in the state. This is clearly an important consideration.

I will also give my homeland of Maryland a loving shout out. Mostly for Old Bay, but also for being fairly cool to all manner of LGBTQ folks.

[itsApril]

Everyone knows Florida is the best state to be transgender in. Lol beautiful weather year round awesome clubs and nice people.  If you reply( you do not have to put your current state) just paint me a picture for me on where you have been as a transgender.[emoji175]

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Best thing I can say about Florida is that you're in it, crazycool86!  Looks like you're the one who puts the sunshine in the Sunshine State!

[cindianna_jones]

Look at a political map and note the colors. In terms of opportunities, protections, basic rights, and recognition of your chosen gender will likely best follow the colors. The western coast and the north east have always seemed the best to me. I used to travel a lot and I never had issues in those states.

Now, my cake is baked, it doesn't seem to matter much.

Cindi

[crazycool86]

I would say Massachusetts is one of the tops as well.

As for Florida, I would think it's one of the worst states to be trans in. Other than the nice weather, there isn't much in terms of rights and protections. Trans people and pretty much all LGBT people can be discriminated against in the terms of housing, employment, education, there are no laws against trans exclusions in health care policies. All the nice weather and awesome clubs wont mean anything when you cant find a job or an apartment because you're being discriminated against.

michelle  your too serious! but your right hopefully with other states making laws against transgender people hopefully florida will follow suit

Everyone knows it's Massachusetts! Four seasons, friendly folks everywhere, and because Provincetown! 

Hugs, Devlyn

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[Mavis]

Seattle WA

[Devlyn]

You didn't even mention a State. I thought the O/P was looking for a fun discussion of where we've been and where we are? 

Hugs, Devlyn

[Mavis]

you are right, edited didn't mean to hijack the thread

[Tommi]

Everyone knows Florida is the best state to be transgender in. Lol beautiful weather year round awesome clubs and nice people.  If you reply( you do not have to put your current state) just paint me a picture for me on where you have been as a transgender.[emoji175]

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Florida here also!

[Sydney_NYC]

As bad as NJ is with high property taxes, being crowded, lousy winters and let's not forget all the NJ jokes (which exit?). As far as being transgender, it's a great state to live in with transgender rights (despite Chris Christie being the current governor.) We have anti-discrimination laws statewide that protest sexual orientation and gender identity being used against us for employment, housing and public accommodation. We are also protected against hate crimes and it's really easy to get of gender marker's changed on our Driver's License. (But not NJ Birth Certificated thanks to Chris Christie, but since I was born in TN that doesn't affect me.) Still though transitioning in this state was easy compared to if I had to in TN where I last lived.

[Kova V]

Ohio doesn't suck. Not the best though. I heard California is really good. I've been thinking about moving out there since I was young. Cost of living is rediculous.

Honestly Ohio is pretty LGBT friendly, it had a huge pride and it even hosted the gay Olympics (lgbt Olympics) a year or two ago - next one  is in Paris, France if that means anything... still not as good as some other states though.