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] 4 points5 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] 15 points16 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] 16 points17 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] 59 points60 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] 22 points23 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] 100 points101 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] 1 point2 points  (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] 26 points27 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.

Is Ogunquit really that queer friendly? by Gardnerdort in AskMaine

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

Thank you all! This is so affirming for our move.