Help Lucian Transition (FtM)

Hi, my name is Lucian. I'm a 25 year old non binary trans man from Scotland. I'm a creative individual with a passion for reading, writing, drawing and photography.

 

I've created this Gofundme because I'm facing a 4 year or more waiting list for an appointment at the gender clinic with the NHS, and I cannot spend another 4 years living without hormone replacement therapy (HRT), as the effects of my gender dysphoria cause me quite a lot of discomfort, emotional stress, depression and anxiety.

 

The thought of being able to transition fills me with so much happiness, and the fact that it might not even be possible for another 4 or more years makes me feel completely hopeless, especially now that people have told me the NHS waiting times are increasing. I'm extremely scared of never being able to transition, and always feeling stuck inside a body that will never feel right for me.

 

I have found a private treatment clinic suitable for me following a lot of research and advice, but is too expensive at the moment. The private clinic has a set up fee (£195), a compulsory information gathering session (£65), and an additional fee for Blood tests (£250) if my doctor is unwilling or unable to do them, as well as other optional sessions such as counselling and follow up reviews.

 

Initially I should be paying £70 a month for a subscription and testosterone with gel, but over time that may be reduced to around £40 a month if I am able to switch to injections instead.

I am currently working part time and will struggle to afford the outright costs for set up, appointments and tests, and with my current earnings budgeting for HRT will be difficult and put a lot of financial pressure on me.

 

The money I'm asking for will go to helping me set up with the clinic, pay for my blood tests, an information gathering session and any other support sessions I may need, and help me pay for my HRT prescriptions for a few months, so I don't have to worry too much about the costs, and budgeting around it until I'm in a better situation financially.

 

This money will help me afford to transition and will relieve a lot of pressure and anxiety for me, as well make me much happier in myself and my body, and start me on my journey toward becoming my true self. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. Any donations and shares will be greatly appreciated