Hello. I find myself in a very difficult situation where I have made the decision to relocate for my own safety. Things are becoming more hostile for trans people in Kansas, and they are also becoming more hostile for disabled people as well. I am trans and have been on HRT for decades, and I have severe mobility impairments and use a power wheelchair. I already fear going out in public, even for medical appointments, because I fear needing to use the restroom. This is not a situation that I can continue to stay in, as I put off important medical tests and procedures because I fear being arrested for existing while trans in Kansas. This has been a difficult decision, but I must find an adequate wheelchair unit in a less hostile state, and move ASAP.

Due to the way some of my benefits are calculated based on prior years expenses, I have found myself in a very tough spot. My medical expenses had the poor timing of going up the same month of a benefit review. Currently I’m paying a large amount per month out of pocket on medical expenses that my current benefits don’t account for, and won’t account for until reviewed again. This has strained my finances to the limit, and I’m barely keeping my head above water with debt piling up. I expect this situation to resolve when certain benefits go into their yearly review and account for my actual, current out of pocket medical expenses, but this won’t happen until September. When I’m able to finally get the past medical debt paid down, I can then start working on the unfortunately expensive process of moving a person who uses a power chair across the country.

I’m both sad and scared. I love where i live ina Kansas and have called it my home for decades. I don’t want to leave all my friends behind here, but I know that I can no longer stay safe here and I need to go. I’m scared I won’t be able to crawl out of this financial hole to get out of here before things get worse. I know so many people are in similar situations asking for help right now, and I don’t think I’m any more deserving than anyone else trying to get to safety. I am sorry I don’t want to reveal who I am. I’m scared and I don’t want to paint a target on my back by publicly revealing that I’m trans, I’m too vulnerable and don’t want to draw the attention of those who would harm me.

If you can help me, I would greatly appreciate it. I know it is a "big ask" to ask for help anonymously. Thank you.