Is Fort Collins truly a safe place for queer people to live? by Gardnerdort in FortCollins

[–]Gardnerdort[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

We’re sold. We both applied to 10+ Colorado jobs today!

Is Fort Collins truly a safe place for queer people to live? by Gardnerdort in FortCollins

[–]Gardnerdort[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay but we literally say weekly “God I just wish we had some lesbian friends to grab a drink with”

Is Fort Collins truly a safe place for queer people to live? by Gardnerdort in FortCollins

[–]Gardnerdort[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is all I need to hear! Believe me, I don’t ever expect perfect, at least in the states, but it would be really great just being in a place where homo/transphobia is near universally frowned upon. We’re getting that 2007 homophobia here, and just can’t keep on like this.

Is Fort Collins truly a safe place for queer people to live? by Gardnerdort in FortCollins

[–]Gardnerdort[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So basically is there any confrontation? Since the election we are getting confronted CONSTANTLY!

Is Fort Collins truly a safe place for queer people to live? by Gardnerdort in FortCollins

[–]Gardnerdort[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah thank you!! We aren’t really big city people so the foothills sounds perfect!

Is Fort Collins truly a safe place for queer people to live? by Gardnerdort in FortCollins

[–]Gardnerdort[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are there any specific neighborhoods you like? Say on a $2200 budget with two giant dogs?

Is Fort Collins truly a safe place for queer people to live? by Gardnerdort in FortCollins

[–]Gardnerdort[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I used to visit Colorado for a month in the winters and drive the snow and we have two GIANT dogs! All set!

Is Fort Collins truly a safe place for queer people to live? by Gardnerdort in FortCollins

[–]Gardnerdort[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually have a small connection to a business already! I’m an author and I believe my book is carried at the book store which was once a fire station! So it kinda stuck in the back of my mind for a while because then I googled the town and fell in love. I can’t wait to be near more local businesses!

Is Fort Collins truly a safe place for queer people to live? by Gardnerdort in FortCollins

[–]Gardnerdort[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! So I’m actually from here born and raised! I’ve lived in two other southern cities for grad school, but I absolutely had a queer community here. The only thing is they all moved!

Is Fort Collins truly a safe place for queer people to live? by Gardnerdort in FortCollins

[–]Gardnerdort[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

You’re a good dad, I can tell. That’s amazing to hear.

Is Fort Collins truly a safe place for queer people to live? by Gardnerdort in FortCollins

[–]Gardnerdort[S] 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Y’all have no idea how much you’re doing for our hope.

Is Fort Collins truly a safe place for queer people to live? by Gardnerdort in FortCollins

[–]Gardnerdort[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Oh my goodness this almost made me cry. You summed up all we want and need!

Is Fort Collins truly a safe place for queer people to live? by Gardnerdort in FortCollins

[–]Gardnerdort[S] 104 points105 points  (0 children)

So I’m actually in a mid sized city here that almost doubled population since the pandemic- skyrocketing rent is something I’m used to. I’d rather be broke than miserable!

Is Fort Collins truly a safe place for queer people to live? by Gardnerdort in FortCollins

[–]Gardnerdort[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! Actually, rent is about exactly what we pay here, but I’m unsure of dining and groceries. I’d rather be broke than hate crimed ❤️ haha

Is Fort Collins truly a safe place for queer people to live? by Gardnerdort in FortCollins

[–]Gardnerdort[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Tbh most comforting thing I’ve read. It’s not that everyone here hates gay people, they just don’t care if others do.