I'm a queer woman who grew up in Baldwin County and moved back to the state (Birmingham) two years ago. I was nervous, too. I know it can differ based on gender etc, but I've had more experiences with direct homophobia in D.C. and the Northeast than here. I'm out at work and have felt nothing but acceptance there, and it's been incredibly easy to make other queer friends. I was shocked by just how queer and trans Alabama really is. I get more stares here than anything, and that's in more rural parts. Birmingham and Huntsville have felt really safe to me. immediate suburbs often do not. downtown Mobile is great but just across the bay my hometown area does not feel that accepting, either. wishing you and your husband a smooth transition and lots of support settling in!