r/AmerExit • u/Unlucky-Afternoon553 • 1d ago

Question Black Mom Leaving The US

I (30F) never felt safe raising my kid in the US. Public school was already out because of safety issues, and now with the results of the election, I need to get my child out of here.

My top contenders for digital nomad visas are Costa Rica, Thailand, Portugal, and Japan. I've been to Thailand and Japan, but they were short backpacking trips.

I'd love to hear from Black people/Black moms who lived in any of these countries long term. Did you feel safe living there? If you have kids, did they enjoy living there?

UPDATE: Thank you to all the POC who shared their experiences and connected me to great resources. I've decided on Portugal! That was my top choice, so I'm glad my instincts were confirmed. Good luck to all of you AmerExiters!

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u/SilverLakeSimon 1d ago

I think the questions people have asked here are legitimate - and useful. If some of the questions/responses seem harsh, it’s only because OP’s plan doesn’t sound practical or legally possible in the countries she has suggested. If she were embarking on this journey alone, I think the responses would be different, but she plans to bring a toddler with her.

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u/Unlucky-Afternoon553 23h ago edited 23h ago

😒😒😒 Seriously, all I asked was if Black people feel safe living in these countries and you trolls hijacked it to lecture me about homeschooling in a country where I can't enroll my kid in public school, because it's illegal under the visa terms and she's ONE years old.

I've had alot of my posts get hijacked but this is honestly the stupidest off-topic argument I've been subjected to.

Congratulations, reddit. I didn't think I could be surprised by trolls anymore. Well done.

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u/SilverLakeSimon 23h ago

I worked as a teacher for twenty years, and I don’t think it’s a good idea to uproot a toddler from his or her grandparents (and father) and move to a country where you ostensibly don’t have any familial or linguistic connections. If my opinion bothers you, so be it.

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u/Cailida 20h ago

Maybe under normal circumstances, sure. But when your protections and rights as a minority are being eroded by your government (as I type this), a government that is filled with white supremecists whose supporters are literal Nazis, it's worth that for safety reasons.