Hello everyone,
I’m feeling really lost right now and I need some honest advice.
I’m from the Middle East, specifically Iraq, and I’m struggling because I can’t live freely or be who I truly am. As a femboy and a gay person, my situation here is very difficult. The law, society, family, and even the religious system all punish people like me — and sometimes the consequences can be extremely serious, even life-threatening. In some cases, even suspicion alone can put me in danger.
If I stay here, I feel like I’ll never be able to live my life properly or be myself. I won’t have the freedom to express who I am or even live a normal daily life.
So I’ve been thinking about immigration… but that also feels overwhelming.
Where should I go? Which country? Which continent?
What would I do there? Where would I live? How would I survive? I honestly have no clear idea.
Is the US a good option? Or Europe?
Which countries are safer and more affordable, where I can live freely and comfortably?
I even thought about places like Thailand, but I’m not sure.
I know this is a lot, and it’s hard to explain everything, but I would really appreciate any advice — especially from people who come from similar backgrounds or have gone through something like this.
Thank you so much 🤍
