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✨ Help Me Glow Up! Raising funds for my Facial Feminization Surgery✨

Hey y’all, I’m Nora, and I’m in the process of finally becoming the woman I’ve always been inside. As a trans woman, one of the biggest steps in my journey is getting Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS), which will help me feel more like myself and truly live my truth. But, as with anything in life, this glow-up comes with a hefty price tag. I’m reaching out for support to make this happen, and I would be so grateful for any help.

I’ve known this about myself deep down since I was just a kid. I remember always being envious of my female cousins and the other girls in my life, even if I didn’t have the words for what I was feeling. I didn’t express it in the healthiest ways mostly because I didn’t understand what was going on inside me. But around the age of 12, things clicked. I knew who I was. Still, I was terrified. Scared of what people might say, scared of what it meant for my future, scared I’d be rejected or that I wouldn’t be "enough" or worse, a silly fear of being ugly. That fear held me back for years. I struggled silently, and honestly, I was in a really dark place more than once. But eventually, I hit a point where I said: enough is enough. I deserve to live. I deserve to be happy. And I decided to take control of my life. I started hormone replacement therapy at 28, and now, two years into the process, I feel like I’m truly *living* for the first time. I’m proud of how far I’ve come, and I’m even more proud of the woman I’m becoming.

Here’s a breakdown of the costs I need help covering and what the funds will go towards

1. Facial Feminization Surgery: The surgery itself is super expensive, and although insurance will cover most of it, I’m still left with paying my deductible and other costs. I’m hoping to raise enough to cover the procedure and all the medical costs involved. This is a huge part of my transition, and I just want to be able to finally feel at home in my skin.

2. Recovery: After surgery, I’ll need to take time off work to heal, about two to three months, which means I’ll be missing out on a paycheck for a while. I’ll also need help covering recovery expenses like medications, treatments, and anything else that pops up during the healing process.

3. Rent/food: Since I’ll be off work during recovery, I’ll be without income for a bit, and any donations would help me stay afloat while I’m healing.

I honestly wouldn’t be where I am today without the love and support of my friends and family. Y’all have been my rock, always lifting me up when I needed it most, and reminding me that I deserve to live authentically. I can’t thank you enough for being there for me through all the highs and lows of this journey. Your encouragement means everything.

This surgery isn’t just cosmetic, it’s life-affirming. It’s about safety, confidence, and finally feeling like my outside reflects the woman I’ve always been inside. If you’re able to help, any amount, even just a few bucks would mean the world. And if you can’t donate, sharing this link or sending good vibes is just as appreciated.

Thanks for reading and helping me get one step closer to living my best life and being the person I’m meant to be. I’ll forever be grateful.

With love and appreciation,

Nora Ofelia B.