Help Gwen Achieve Her Transition Goals

Hi to those who don't know I'm Gwen! I’m a 27 year old trans woman who recently moved from Iowa to Minneapolis in search of safety, healthcare opportunities and community. I have been medically pursuing transition for 4 years now but due to unstable employment and transphobic bills being passed in the Iowa legislature I have been forced to put off big procedures and goals that I have for myself.

Though I am significantly happier here in Minneapolis I still struggle with dysphoria daily and I don't have the financial stability to pay for the surgeries I've needed. I've put off these needs in order to deal with more immediate issues like basic survival needs and saving to flee my home state due to rising Transphobic legislation.

Since moving I struggled to find consistent work with health benefits and because of this a significant portion of my savings has been wiped out for basic necessities like housing and food.

After putting off surgery for a long time I’ve come to the realization that I can no longer put it on the back burner and this fundraiser is one way to start actively working toward achieving a goal I’ve had since I began transitioning.

The funds raised will go towards building a financial safety net for consults, possible travel expenses, and if possible, surgery itself—the surgeries will not be scheduled until I obtain insurance in order to assist with costs but I would like to be able to at least get a consult done before then. I have done significant research on the main providers in my area and my current figure of $5,000 is based on their estimates with health insurance.

I’ve thought about this for a long time and lately the emotional distress and anxiety that dysphoria gives me has become too much to handle. Though I wish I was in a better position and could achieve this goal on my own I must accept that I will need additional help to achieve the peace and joy that treating my dysphoria will offer me.

Thank you for taking the time to read and would greatly appreciate any shares to boost and donations to help me achieve my goal.