Claire's Transition - First Step

Hey guys! 
I'm Claire and I'm a MtF trans person. I live in Italy, and people like me are still considered wrong and disgusting.
I've always felt different from other boys, and I just couldn't fit into the standards that were imposed on me. For many years I hid my femininity out of fear of being judged, hurting myself and becoming clinically depressed. I even had problems going to school, with the result of me failing for 2 consecutive years.

(Old picture of me, ca. 2013)

In 2016 I finally graduated from high school and I chose to move to a bigger city. While in Turin, I met wonderful people that helped me in every aspect of my life. For the first time, I felt hope. For the first time, I could gather enough courage to finally show my true self to the world. It's been a rough journey, full of hate and discrimination, but also full of love and acceptance. Now I'm 21 and I still carry many scars from the past, but I have chosen to make the first step towards my final goal: gender transition. 

(Current picture of me, 2018)

I want to permanently remove my beard. It's been bugging me since I was a teenager. I can't shave very often since my skin is kinda sensitive, and that leads me to serious discomfort. I hate leaving the house when I can't shave. It's debilitating. It keeps holding me back from actually beginning my transition. How can I continue this journey when 2 days out of 3 I have to leave the house without shaving my face? The only solution is permanent hair removal. 
It's kinda expensive, so I thought about getting a part-time job, but since I'm studying medicine & surgery, it's almost impossible to me. It takes me 1.5 hours to get to my hospital every day. I leave at 7 AM and, depending on the timetables, I might come back at 6 \ 8 PM. I also have clinical clerkships to do and I have too much to study.
Each session of laser therapy costs about €80-100, and I would need at least 10-12 sessions to actually see some results. Unfortunately, I just can't afford it. I can barely afford to live here.

Some of you know me, some of you might not. It's not necessary that you donate, of course there are more important causes, but it would really mean a lot to me. It would lift a great burden off my shoulders, and I will finally make the first step towards living as the true me. 

Even the smallest donation counts, and I will never know how to thank you enough. 

xoxo,
Claire.

You can find me on:
Twitter @lightunderskin 
Instagram @Nyxvis 
Facebook Claire Riano