u/Southern-Ball8301

“Sometimes being LGBTQ in a refugee community feels lonely, but I still believe one day life will change …”

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Hello beautiful people,

I never imagined I would one day have to share my pain publicly like this, but today I am reaching out with the little hope I still have left.

My name is Joan B. I am a transgender woman and refugee from Uganda, currently stranded in South Sudan under very unsafe and heartbreaking conditions. I fled my country after facing threats, violence, rejection, and fear simply because of who I am. I escaped hoping to survive… but life has continued to be a daily struggle.

Right now, the situation has become even more painful.

A fellow queer woman in our community is critically ill and on oxygen, fighting just to breathe. Every single breath she takes is a battle. The medical services available here are not enough for her condition, and without urgent support for treatment and care, we may lose her.

We are exhausted, scared, and struggling to hold on, but we still believe compassionate people exist in this world.

I am not posting this for pity. I am posting because we desperately need humanity, solidarity, and voices that care. Even if you cannot help financially, your support, advice, prayers, sharing this post, or simply following our journey can help us feel less alone.

You can read more of our story here:

To everyone who takes a moment to read and share this — thank you from the bottom of my heart. Sometimes kindness from strangers becomes the only light left in someone’s darkness.

With hope,

Joan B 🏳️‍⚧️