struggling with being a lesbian trans girl
hi, im a closeted lesbian trans girl, im in the middle east.. and i feel trapped
coming out here is a death sentence
i have bad gender dysphoria, and nobody to talk to irl
not a muslim and talking about that publicly is also a death sentence
im here because i wanna feel like i am seen, find support, and i want people to know that trans people in the middle east exist
@lavenderempress I wish I could do more to help you, but even if it's not much, I want to tell you that I see you and I wish you all the happiness you can get. You are who you are, and that should be valid and respected everywhere in the world. Not being able to be yourself and express your identity can take a huge toll on you, and I know it's more complicated than just "stay strong, it's ok to be who you are!", but if that's all I can offer, I will. You can come here anytime to find support and you'll get it from me and other people in this community. You have every right to express how you feel. Being LGBT+ is much more than what the Western community seems to realize, and your experience is as valid as everyone else's.
I'm sure there are also lots of queer people in your country in the same situation as you, just waiting for someone they can open up with, but it's up to you to judge whether it's safe or not to look for them through apps or other in-person community. Safety always comes first, and you're the best judge of what is or isn't worth the risk. If you'd still like to take a look at LGBT organizations in your area, even just to feel less alone, you can scroll down the list of ILGA members per country: it's amazing to see that even in less accepting countries there's still people who fight hard for queer rights! You can take a look here: https://ilga.org/member-organisations/
Once again, feel free to be yourself here. And if you can find any ways to feel more comfortable, even just by experimenting with clothes in the privacy of your own home, remember that kind of comfort and safe space is your by right.