Help Danni Get Top Surgery!

If you know Danni, then you already know the way in which they continuously leave a trail of goodness for others to follow& hold onto behind them. Danni is so committed to caring for others and to creating safe space all around them; i.e. for little ones (through teaching & childcare) for their friends/ loved ones, and all the plants &animals <3

Simply by their nature, Danni is always reminding us to love big & to take care of one another<3 My wish is for Danni to be able to take a step back & let others care for them...as they plan for, undergo, & recover from top surgery. We know that gender-affirming care is a vital necessity to life and health and yet most often devastatingly inaccessible. So please join me in my quest to provide financial support for our friend Danni and to reflect back to them the love and the light they continuously pour out for those around them.

Please donate to this fund for Danni if you have the means to do so. And very please share this post to circulate it onwards& outwards! Every action counts and is so appreciated! love you all& LOVE YOU DANNi!

Here's what this surgery will mean for Danni in their own words...

cw: mention of gender dysphoria

Hi sweeties, my name is Danni and I am 29 years old. I am a nonbinary/trans queer person. I am a farmer turned Montessori Teacher and I use they/them pronouns.

I have been identifying as trans/non binary for nearly 8 years now. And in that time have gotten to explore my identity through clothing and other various means of expression. It has been both difficult and liberating, and while in many ways my quality of life has improved; there are still hurdles that continue to stop me from feeling like myself.

Everyday I battle feelings of dysphoria because of my chest— having to bind parts of me into augmenting gear; I truly am not mentally or physically comfortable in my own body. Being able to have what is called “top surgery” would greatly alleviate these feelings and support in my reconnection to my body. All I want is to feel safer within my own body, to feel less depressed and anxious, to wear what I want when I want, to move through and engage with the world as my true self. Something that cis people often take for granted, but what is for me, my deepest longing.

Transitioning is something I have wanted to do my whole life and for years my fear of rejection from friends, family, future relationships and employment kept me from moving forward. In the past 5 years I have attempted a few times to get this surgery covered by insurance and been unsuccessful, and have felt very discouraged. I came close to giving up hope that this dream I have carried for so long would ever happen. Every time I reached a low point I have been so lucky to have such a loving and supportive community encouraging me and showing up with tenderness and curiosity through every new version of myself and reminding me that gender is not a destination, it is a journey, and one I deserve to take.

Though I am incredibly scared, one of the things that has helped me to feel truly prepared is not only my community but also my partner Corson. Knowing I have their love, support and care through this process has been pivotal in being able to take such a huge step. Being seen and loved by a non binary person is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced.

I know there are so many causes to contribute to right now considering the social and political climate, but if you are able and would like to, I would greatly appreciate it.

I am hoping to raise $10,000 for my “top surgery” - this will provide support with surgery expenses, and living expenses for 3 months while I am on work leave and healing: rent, food, utilities, insurance, car payment, and a stipend for the people providing care. My consultation date is September 12th and after that I will schedule my surgery date (most likely some time in November) and I’ll be able to share it with you.

Having this gender affirming surgery is just the next phase of this journey for me, but I know it will completely change my life. My relationship with my body will deepen, my confidence will increase, and the ways in which I find enjoyment in life will expand.

The emotional roller coaster of navigating the American health insurance systems has been devastating at times and I always held back from fundraising because I felt I didn’t deserve the help, or there were other folks that deserved it more than me. I’ve finally understood with the help of my very supportive friends and partner that every one of us deserves to live in a body that feels safe and comfortable and like home. I appreciate every dollar and dime and every time you share this on social media. So much love to each and every one of you.