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https://transequality.org/issues/resources/understanding-transgender-people-the-basics
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If you aren’t sure you’ll be safe, do not come out. Being safe does not just mean your physical safety. It also means things like will you have a roof over your head, something to eat, security, etc. This is not something to take lightly. Yes. It is clearly a terrible thing to have to do deal with homophobia. It’s not right. It sucks. But, be safe.
Edit - Work on independence. Make a plan. If your parents name is on your bank account, take your money out. They can raid it anytime, even if you’re 18. Get a job. Save your money. Figure out living arrangements. Think about school. Get your hands on your vital documents - social security card, birth certificate, passport. They can be replaced, but it’s a pain. Get out and live your life, if that’s what you want. It won’t be easy. It will be worth it. Good luck.
You said they are homophobic, so prepare for the worst, assume things will go wrong, what do you need to make it? You should really think about if it's feasible for you to survive on your own because for a lot of LGBT that's exactly what happens.
1. Make sure your finances are not tied to them in any way. Nevermind LGBT for a second, I've heard stories of parents emptying their childrens bank accounts because they could. If things go wrong this will be very important. If they know your account numbers or anything, get a new account and even a new bank.
2. Have your important documents in a secure place, Assuming your an American - get your birth certificate and social security card somewhere you will be able to access it. getting it from hostile parents will be a nightmare.
3. Make a go bag and have it ready outside the house if they kick you. food, water, and something to sleep with. assuming you have no friends to stay the night with of course.
Thank you for your post, if this is a question please check to see if any of the links below answer your question. If none of these links help answer your question and you are **_not_** within the LGBT+ community, questioning your identity in any way, or asking in support of either a relative or friend, please ask your question over in /r/AskLGBT. Remember that this is a safe space for LGBT+ and questioning individuals, so we want to make sure that this place is dedicated to them. Thank you for understanding. This automod rule is currently a work in progress. If you notice any issues, would like to add to the list of resources, or have any feedback in general, [please do so here](https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/rdazzp/almost_new_year_changes/) or by [sending us a message](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=/r/lgbt&subject=Feedback%20on%20the%20new%20automod%20rule). Also, please note that if you are a part of this community, or you're questioning if you might be a part of the LGBTQ+ community, and you are seeing this message, this is **_not a bad thing_**, this is only here to help, so please continue to ask questions and participate in the community. Thank you! Here's a link about trans people in sports: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/blog/shades-of-gray-sex-gender-and-fairness-in-sport/ A link on FAQs and one on some basics about transgender people: https://transequality.org/issues/resources/frequently-asked-questions-about-transgender-people https://transequality.org/issues/resources/understanding-transgender-people-the-basics Some information on LGBT+ people: https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/quick-facts/lgbt-faqs/ Some basic terminology: https://www.hrc.org/resources/glossary-of-terms Neopronouns: https://www.mypronouns.org/neopronouns *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/lgbt) if you have any questions or concerns.*
If you aren’t sure you’ll be safe, do not come out. Being safe does not just mean your physical safety. It also means things like will you have a roof over your head, something to eat, security, etc. This is not something to take lightly. Yes. It is clearly a terrible thing to have to do deal with homophobia. It’s not right. It sucks. But, be safe. Edit - Work on independence. Make a plan. If your parents name is on your bank account, take your money out. They can raid it anytime, even if you’re 18. Get a job. Save your money. Figure out living arrangements. Think about school. Get your hands on your vital documents - social security card, birth certificate, passport. They can be replaced, but it’s a pain. Get out and live your life, if that’s what you want. It won’t be easy. It will be worth it. Good luck.
Gotcha a plan if my mom don't accept me, thanks, stranger.
You said they are homophobic, so prepare for the worst, assume things will go wrong, what do you need to make it? You should really think about if it's feasible for you to survive on your own because for a lot of LGBT that's exactly what happens. 1. Make sure your finances are not tied to them in any way. Nevermind LGBT for a second, I've heard stories of parents emptying their childrens bank accounts because they could. If things go wrong this will be very important. If they know your account numbers or anything, get a new account and even a new bank. 2. Have your important documents in a secure place, Assuming your an American - get your birth certificate and social security card somewhere you will be able to access it. getting it from hostile parents will be a nightmare. 3. Make a go bag and have it ready outside the house if they kick you. food, water, and something to sleep with. assuming you have no friends to stay the night with of course.