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submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by ULS@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
 

What do you think is best for a poor just coming out gay guy in his 30s trying to escape the things that come with street life. I am also more interested in older people than people my own age. Afaik there is no place for me.

I fully assume I'll end up homeless but I have to leave.

I'm open to other areas too. Definitely away from north east/new England. Preferably away from East Coast.... Preferably near the ocean or a good lake... I don't want to be stuck in crime or around homophobes.

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[–] FriendOfElphaba@sh.itjust.works 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

It really seems like you might have bigger issues than deciding between Albuquerque and Columbus. I can tell you about ABQ, but maybe you can give some more details about what’s pushing you to move, and why you’d look at those two cities in particular.

[–] ULS@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

They seemed cheap and open to LGBT.

[–] FriendOfElphaba@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 months ago

I’d feel like you could get better advice if you give more details, and maybe ask about LGBT friendly cities in some of the LGBT communities.

ABQ isn’t bad, but it’s not homeless friendly, and it gets cold in the winter. You could live outside of Albuquerque in the east mountains for relatively cheap but would need a vehicle to get into town.

But seriously, there’s more going on there that I think you might be able to use advice on.