(money will be sent to my mum's savings account because it's safest there until I am able to use it for surgery)

Hello! I'm an AuDHD, trans steampunk-classical composer as well as a pianist, vocalist, artist and amateur costume designer. Because I'm a student and from Lincolnshire, that means I do not have the money to pay for top surgery. And like other trans people, I have been on the GIC NHS waiting list for multiple years now.

I don't want to wait another 3+ years just to live my life in the body I want. Plus the more time I'm waiting, the more the skin on my chest becomes scarred/itchy because I am mildly allergic to the transtape that I have to wear almost everyday (I can't breathe well in binders).

If you don't have the money to donate that is 100% understandable, however if you do want to share this then that would be appreciated :D

I'm trying doing small solo sets for fundraising, as well as my general gigs with others. If you want to catch me at a Full Fathom Five set or a solo set (whenever an opportunity comes up), then you're more than welcome to come. You can message and ask me on Instagram @steampoweredart about future events etc.

I've been on testosterone since February 2024 and the difference that has done is immense. I feel less distant from my body and can actually recognise myself as myself. As well as finally becoming a proper baritone, even though I come off more as a tenor (/lh). And I've already reached my goal song when starting T: Goodnight Demonslayer by Aurelio Voltaire

Thank you!

- Melodie (he/him)