Ooh. Grim but uplifting. As an 18-year-resident (former) of ruby red states, GIRL. I feel you. I had to quit riding my bike there because giant bro trucks tried multiple times to run me off the road, yelling about Obama because only libs ride bikes and it's okay to try to kill them on sight I guess? I stayed and fought as long as I could…
Ooh. Grim but uplifting. As an 18-year-resident (former) of ruby red states, GIRL. I feel you. I had to quit riding my bike there because giant bro trucks tried multiple times to run me off the road, yelling about Obama because only libs ride bikes and it's okay to try to kill them on sight I guess? I stayed and fought as long as I could, then GTFO'd seven years ago and should have done it much sooner. If you ever decide to leave, the PNW is full of kind and well-intentioned people who believe in community. ;)
Ooh. Grim but uplifting. As an 18-year-resident (former) of ruby red states, GIRL. I feel you. I had to quit riding my bike there because giant bro trucks tried multiple times to run me off the road, yelling about Obama because only libs ride bikes and it's okay to try to kill them on sight I guess? I stayed and fought as long as I could, then GTFO'd seven years ago and should have done it much sooner. If you ever decide to leave, the PNW is full of kind and well-intentioned people who believe in community. ;)
It helps knowing about other people's stories as well, Shana. Thank you. I've been thinking about the PNW. It's beautiful. You gave me a boost.