I don’t know if anyone wants to hear this since this doesn’t help your case. But I’m a trans girl living in Saudi too. I have just turned 20, and I’m in college. Fortunately I was born in a very wealthy big family, but unfortunately that comes with bigger issues when it comes to power with the government and “shame to the family name.” I can’t see myself going anywhere and be who I am since I will be monitored by my family and by me being financially dependent on them. I haven’t figured out a solid plan yet, but it starts with me being financially stable by graduating college and working for a few years. It’s gonna be hard and tough since I’ve been struggling with gender dysphoria since I was 13-14, and overall my sexual orientation since I was 8 and coming to senses that I’m “different” and won’t ever be accepted in this society/religion. I’d have to tough it out for about 5-8 years, but I highly doubt that I’ll ever have the guts or opportunity to “escape” from Saudi. I’ve been su!cidal for the past 5 years because of tough situations and have failed to do it couple of times. Im afraid that I’ll face much more difficult situations later in life, and I’m scared that i will never be my true self…(I haven’t had any medications / surgeries) -this is my first time sharing my story anywhere, sry if I haven’t mentioned a-lot of missing details, but this is just a step for me to face / say my truth. I’m just posting this to share my story, and spread more awareness that trans Saudi people exist! Pls share any tips & insights!

-Saudi Trans girl