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Chainsmoking Pink Bloc
Fairly experienced with dispersed camping but planning to find a squat or establish one on the West Coast in the coming months for a variety of reasons, I've heard in the PNW and particularly Portland there's a lively scene thing is the only place I know off the top of my head is an LGBTQIA+ encampment that some AFA activists serve. If anyone knows places or has tips for vulnerable Transfemme folks trying this out of necessity let me know!
A reason I've avoided it when possible in the past is interactions with pigs. My heart drops as I've been treated extra horrible by the state enforcers for who I am, and I'm not sure how best to justify or interact with cops if found trespassing. When urban exploring its just been a non issue. Sometimes I'll reach out to a local pride center and tell them the situation but most often it'll go nowhere or I'll be informed any affirming shelters or programs are full so abandoned property was an idea that's come to mind after reading a zine from a distro called "If it's vacant, take it!" It's getting a lot scarier for trans folks in less progressive regions so where to go has been a question we've asked especially when we're priced out of even the most affordable options.
A reason I've avoided it when possible in the past is interactions with pigs. My heart drops as I've been treated extra horrible by the state enforcers for who I am, and I'm not sure how best to justify or interact with cops if found trespassing. When urban exploring its just been a non issue. Sometimes I'll reach out to a local pride center and tell them the situation but most often it'll go nowhere or I'll be informed any affirming shelters or programs are full so abandoned property was an idea that's come to mind after reading a zine from a distro called "If it's vacant, take it!" It's getting a lot scarier for trans folks in less progressive regions so where to go has been a question we've asked especially when we're priced out of even the most affordable options.