“Remarkably sobering” data shows trans people are hiding their identities...

[Jessica_Rose]

"Remarkably sobering" data shows trans people are hiding their identities at alarming rates

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/10/remarkably-sobering-data-shows-trans-people-are-hiding-their-identities-at-alarming-rates/ 🔗

John Russell (13 Oct 2025)

The results of a recent survey from the Movement Advancement Project (MAP) indicate that more than half of LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. have taken steps to significantly alter their lives since the November 2024 presidential election.

57 percent of the LGBTQ+ adults surveyed said they have made "significant life decisions" or taken steps to alter their lives since November 2024 in response to the current political climate.

Life changes in response to LGBTQ+-related politics or laws include moving to another state, changing jobs, becoming less visible in their community, and, conversely, becoming more visible and involved in LGBTQ+ advocacy, according to the nonprofit, which teamed with the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago to survey 1,055 LGBTQ+ adults between May 29 and June 13.

Well over half of those surveyed — 60 percent, including 82 percent of trans and nonbinary respondents — said they or an immediate family member have had at least one negative experience related to being LGBTQ+ since last November. These included instances of discrimination and harassment, both online and in person, and both by the federal government and private businesses. 

A quarter said they have considered moving to a different state, though only 5 percent said they actually had moved out of state since last November. 18 percent said they have considered changing jobs, while 11 percent said they have.

Perhaps most troublingly, 24 percent said they have taken steps to be less visible as an out LGBTQ+ person in their community.

[Courtney G]

I'm much less interested in being visible than I was a year ago, that's for sure. Feels like there's too much at stake.

[Lori Dee]

I'm much less interested in being visible than I was a year ago, that's for sure. Feels like there's too much at stake.

My goal has always been to blend in. I am not an activist, but I do support our community. For visibility, I just want to be known as that nice old lady down the street. If they know that I am trans, fine. I'm not broadcasting, but if asked, I will tell the truth.

[Tig58072]

Yeah..
 I'll just keep a low profile until this passes or I move. It's like having one leg out of the closet. Always being careful of my appearance so don't stir up the prarie billies.

[D'Amalie]

Finally!  Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get me.

I'm part of that 60%.  Keeping a low profile, not really changing what I do, but being very, careful about it.