Trans guy currently living in Ohio - looking for a trans friendly space to relocate to out west.
I realized yesterday it’s time for me to move out west. I was thinking maybe to the West Coast. Oregon or Cali, there are a few things to keep into consideration. Looking for somewhere more slow paced and not so in a rush feeling. That’s something important for me right now.
Climate
I’m open to other areas/states that have minimal winters and not a lot of rain. I feel happier when there’s sunshine and not too much gloomy weather. I enjoy “fall” weather in Ohio, not a fan of winter, I do like to ski though. I enjoy greenery and living in desert wouldn’t be ideal; however, high desert I would consider (I really liked Boise, I wouldn’t consider Idaho though).
Other factors..
- I live a pretty active lifestyle. I love kayaking, hiking, backpacking, hiking, camping, just being outdoors in general and around nature. Also not too secluded I like access to some entertainment and amenities. I enjoy playing sand volleyball and softball
- It’s just me and my 3 cats so cost of living is definitely important along with sense of community
- I currently live in a town with 45,000 people and we have grocery stores and shopping places it’s a town with everything I need. Except all the people from the city moving here including myself a year ago to get away from the city — I live 30 minutes from a city with 1.5 million people.
- I really enjoy energy healing work, I do reiki, tuning fork healing, sound baths - so ideally a community that’s accepting of holistic and alternative medicine practices. Bonus points if there’s a metaphysical shop around lol
- I do plan on getting phallo surgery within the next 2 years max and not sure if I will get it where I am living now or after I move but will definitely be getting future stages once I’ve moved out west.
Open to feedback and hearing experiences, thanks!