The article shares the personal journey of a queer, non-binary refugee from Venezuela, highlighting the perils faced by LGBTQ+ individuals seeking asylum. The author details their harrowing experience of constant fear, harassment, and the struggle for safety and acceptance in a repressive environment. They reflect on the impact of Donald Trump's presidency, which severely restricted asylum pathways for LGBTQ+ refugees. The narrative underscores the plight of many who remain trapped in dangerous situations while the U.S. immigration narrative is shaped by fear and hostility, exacerbating their struggles.
Living in Venezuela as a queer, non-binary individual, I was harassed and targeted more times than I can count. My existence fostered an atmosphere of fear.
When President Trump retook office, he crushed the hopes and dreams of queer people worldwide seeking safe haven in the United States. My heart breaks for them.
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