r/EverybodyLovesRaymond

Hi everyone,
I am writing this out of absolute desperation for a young transgender woman who is currently fighting for her life. She is a refugee who recently fled to South Sudan after surviving a brutal mob beating in Kenya that nearly killed her. She came here looking for safety, but instead, she is trapped in a living nightmare.
Right now, she is severely sick. She is suffering from a severe blood infection, pneumonia, and constant, painful hiccups that won’t stop. Because she just arrived in the camp, she is not yet registered. In South Sudan, being unregistered means you do not exist to the system she has zero access to public services, clinic care, or aid distribution.
On top of being dangerously ill, she has absolutely nothing. She has no shelter to protect her from the elements, no clothes other than what she escaped in, and no food. She is sleeping exposed, which is making her pneumonia rapidly worse.

The Reality for LGBTQIA+ Refugees in Gorom Camp
Gorom Refugee Camp is heavily overcrowded and is not a safe haven for queer people. LGBTQIA+ refugees here face daily violence, stoning, death threats, and a complete denial of basic medical care from the surrounding community and fellow refugees. Because the camp cannot guarantee their safety, many are left completely isolated without proper protection. 

The Legal Danger in South Sudan
To make matters worse, seeking help from local authorities is impossible because her very existence is criminalized. Under Section 248 of the South Sudan Penal Code, consensual same-sex acts (termed "unnatural offences") carry a penalty of up to 10 years in prison. Furthermore, Section 379 (Vagabond law) explicitly criminalizes any male person who dresses in the fashion of a woman in a public place, carrying a prison sentence. 
Because of these laws, she cannot turn to the police or local systems for protection. Doing so risks imprisonment or further state-sanctioned abuse.

How You Can Help Save Her Life
She has survived a mob attack and a dangerous border crossing, but she will not survive this medical emergency without immediate intervention. We need to raise €650 right now to secure private medical treatment, antibiotics, decent clothes, and a safe, temporary space for her to recover.
Every single euro goes directly toward her medical treatment and survival needs. Please, if you can spare anything at all, donate today. If you cannot donate, please share this post so it reaches someone who can.
Donate here to help save her⬇️🏳️‍⚧️
https://4fund.com/sd9trv

What did ELR teach you personally, or what did you discover through the show?

To me it's Sherri and Georgia, aka Judy N' Pat...

"Well, I've got a lot of work to do. There's the evening gown competition. There's swimsuit competition. Oh, my God. Talent competition. What should I do? Twirl or sing? I know. I'll do both. [starts singing] One singular sensation Every little step she takes One thrilling combination Every move that she makes. Idiot!"

We're also not allowed to peel the protective film from the screen for the same reason.

Has anyone ever watched the show Parenthood?

Holy Crap! (Pun intended), Ray Romano has come a long way as a comedian turned actor. He did a great job portraying an adult recently discovering that he’s on the spectrum, and despite all that he can have a family and run a successful business. Those acting lessons from Doris and Peter really paid off.

Today while I was checking out several antique stores, I happened upon two ‘Little Lotta’ comics. They had to come home with me.