Autumn, facing Detransition or Eviction.

Hello, I'm Autumn. You might know me socially, or from some niche writing I do online. For most of my life I have grappled with depression, anxiety, chronic pain from migraines, and substance abuse. For the longest time, it was difficult to hold down work or focus on anything productive. These last few years I have made great strides in my well being; I have been very clean from drugs and alcohol, and my mental health has never been better. This is in no small part due to reaching the understanding that I am a transgender woman. I have been out as trans for about half a year and couldn't be more sure and happy. I have recently started work at a transgender care center and absolutely love it there.

Unfortunately, my coming out about who I really am has caused major issues with my family, and by extension my living situation. They have claimed my coming out as trans has made them physically and mentally ill and that they need to evict me for their own sake if I do not immediately begin de-transitioning. Today I learned that they have already prepared a lawyer and once they start the process I will have no more than 6 months until I am homeless.

I refuse bear the renewed psychological torment of de-transitioning and hiding who I am for more of my life. I have come too far for that. I am working hard at my new job and trying my best to raise money every way I know how. However, it will still not be enough to secure safety and stability at this juncture. I have tried hard to support my friends when they've needed it, and it is with extreme humbleness and deep gratitude that I am asking for your help now out of fearful necessity. Every cent I am sent will be saved for absolute necessities such a food, housing and transportation when the worst inevitably happens.

Thank you so much for reading, it means the world to me.

- Autumn