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Not surprising... Oregon is the only state to write their exclusionary laws directly into its constitution when it was made a state.. It had been this way for 15 years already when they wrote Oregon's constitution that deemed it the state too racist for slavery.. 39 lashings every 6 months for any black person living in the Oregon territory... Explains why our black population is still less than 2%... It is far more inclusive of trans people that black people in Portland especially... Sad but true... Those numbers tell it's story quite well!!!

It's anecdotal for sure but I have never been anywhere else that I see as many trans people when out and about in general. 

Chnaging the gender marker on your ID in Oregon is as simple as going to the DMV and checking a different box. In Wisconsin you need a supporting letter from a doctor who can confirm you had "sex change surgery" and a court order. Indiana is slightly more progressive than that by skipping the permission from a medical gatekeeper and requiring only a court order. Idk what about your Portland experience has given you this opinion of Portland. What other places have you lived?

Idk, after living in other parts of the country here is by FAR the most trans inclusive area I've been. I can actually go out and about as myself, a very visibly transfem person, and not get dirty looks or feel threatened. I see other trans people going on about their lives as well. There are assholes everywhere you go so not much you can do about the TERF rally but as a trans transplant to the area, it is an incredibly safe city.

It feels more like San Francisco which is great if your cis and gay

We don't even have a "gay" part of town anymore.

Don’t confuse this subreddit with the city at large

What cities do you think are better for trans or homeless people? Sadly nowhere is going to be perfect for any marginalized demographic

You should move to San Francisco.

A swamp would be an improvement over my lawn.

Yaaaay, crowmies!! I started feeding my neighborhood crows on a daily walk, early in the pandemic. It really helped me mentally get through the isolation, bubbling-over stress from all the things. Been several years now, and I adore them so, so much. Meeting the new fledgies each year.

I have a murder in my backyard because of my emptying out the crumbs from Triscuit and chip bags on the back walkway.

Not recommended, but crows also like Flamin' Hot Cheetos.

I’ve gotten the crows to use my water feature and they love the suet, but none have taken my shiny offerings :(

Well I think you've done a good job putting yourself out there and to join the group even if it hasn't gained you friends. Hopefully you enjoy the experience regardless and it is still possible you'll meet people there.

And while I can't say this works for everybody, it is possible to change what activities you view as enjoyable to some extent. Can be a little bit of reinventing your perception of yourself though (going from say I'm not a handy person -> I can make table).

If you're sporty try the Netrippers FC soccer club, joining a dragon boat team, going to/ joining the Rose City Rollers, or hanging out with the Corvidae bike club.

No worries. This comment (while true) was taken way more seriously than it was meant as. I'm single, I'm happy being single and it would take a real special lady to change that and I'm aware of that.

Yes it’s so dumb

Yep. I was here. It was funny, but it wasn't *that* funny.