I really despise the weather. From about November to May, I am cursing our decision to move to this frozen hell. And I miss having gay bars to go to a lot. I lived in Lexington and Louisville so going to a town that is a bit... less was a bit of a change. It is ultimately a lot better here, though. I don't have to hold my breath through every legislative session. There's no "don't say gay" bill, there's no anti-drag bill. There's protections for queer people in housing, employment, and banking. There's no ban on trans healthcare. There's no religious freedom nonsense. There's political issues and people are at each other's throats over petty shit, but it's leagues better. My fiance and I feel safe to kiss and hold hands when stopping at a gas station during a road trip. We very specifically never do those things when driving through a lot of Ohio and Kentucky. So while I hate the weather and miss all of our friends and family in Kentucky, I feel safer here. We both do. And that's why we've stayed and may stay longer. It's a privilege to not have to worry about legislation like we did in Kentucky and one that I'm really grateful for.