Hello, cis mom of trans kid here with a question about medical care.

Do any of you cross state lines to receive care in a less restrictive state? Could you speak on that at all or point me towards any resources about it?

Ohio is trying hard to ban hrt, but I will drive his ass to Michigan for every appointment before I let DeWine decide my son's fate.

I know once he's an adult next summer, he can do diy if he needs to, and I saw some links here about that while I was searching for posts and comments about crossing state lines. It doesn't seem like something I should help him with while he's a minor, though, considering the climate. I fear my bigoted family reporting us and the state making an example of us.

Thank you ❤️

  • the_itsb [she/her, comrade/them]
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    10 months ago

    Thank you! I was hesitant to ask orgs for direction because I don't want to put them in a legally sketchy situation. I know some of the anti-abortion legislation has penalties for helping someone, and idk how much teeth they've put in these "protections" for minors. I don't want anyone to get in trouble for telling me how to violate Ohio law.

    • kristina [she/her]M
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      10 months ago

      Possible that Erin in the morning has already broken down the bill, I could dig around for you if you like

    • bubbalu [they/them]
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      10 months ago

      I would reach out to the Ruth Ellis Center in Detroit. They are a radical liberal gay and trans youth support organization.