FTM Top Surgery
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Hi everyone! My name is Harvey and I'm FTM transgender. I hate having to ask for money like this, but I'm in a bad financial situation. I'm currently in university, which I'm paying for on my own, and have zero disposable income.
I’ve really messed up my back by binding my chest. (Binding is wearing something to flatten my chest to look more masculine.) I never meant to hurt myself like this but I can no longer bind for more than 30 minutes without being in severe pain. Even when I’m not binding, my back gets numb patches on it, I can’t even wear my safety vest at work with things in the pockets without it causing me pain. On top of that, there are plenty of other complications.
Whatever money I'm not spending on school, I'm spending on treating my back problems so I can still function as a human being. So, I haven't been able to put money away for top surgery. I desperately need it. I've been living as male for five years but I can't continue to bind at school because of my health problems. The only long term solution is top surgery.
If you're able and willing to donate, I appreciate it so much! I can't do much in return for your kindness besides give you my heartfelt thanks.
All my best,
Harvey
UPDATE 29/07/2014: Situation is getting a little more dire. The numb patches on my back are spreading. My pain levels are becoming intolerable. I do physical labour for work, and the pain is so bad that driving my car to and from work is starting to become difficult. I don't want to take time off work because I can't afford to, but I also don't want to reach a point where I physically cannot work anymore. If you can donate, please do! Even spreading the word helps a lot.
I’ve really messed up my back by binding my chest. (Binding is wearing something to flatten my chest to look more masculine.) I never meant to hurt myself like this but I can no longer bind for more than 30 minutes without being in severe pain. Even when I’m not binding, my back gets numb patches on it, I can’t even wear my safety vest at work with things in the pockets without it causing me pain. On top of that, there are plenty of other complications.
Whatever money I'm not spending on school, I'm spending on treating my back problems so I can still function as a human being. So, I haven't been able to put money away for top surgery. I desperately need it. I've been living as male for five years but I can't continue to bind at school because of my health problems. The only long term solution is top surgery.
If you're able and willing to donate, I appreciate it so much! I can't do much in return for your kindness besides give you my heartfelt thanks.
All my best,
Harvey
UPDATE 29/07/2014: Situation is getting a little more dire. The numb patches on my back are spreading. My pain levels are becoming intolerable. I do physical labour for work, and the pain is so bad that driving my car to and from work is starting to become difficult. I don't want to take time off work because I can't afford to, but I also don't want to reach a point where I physically cannot work anymore. If you can donate, please do! Even spreading the word helps a lot.
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Harvey Rocky Michael
Organizer
Saskatoon, SK
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