The knowledge that I'm queer might lead a mob to my location (with potentially-deadly consequences) and ostracism from my family (on whom I'm currently economically dependent). Although attitudes are changing, it might bar me from getting a job. To protect my online activities, I need strong computer security, but I can't make it too obvious, and Tor is easy plug-and-play that does not draw suspicion.

Riley is a pseudonym. This is an anonymous story submitted by a Tor user.