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Help Lucy fund her Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS)
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Hi, my name is Lucy, I am a disabled, neurodivergent, working class trans woman and filmmaker ️⚧️ ♿
You may know me from my feature film 'Pronouns in Bio' or my short film 'A Tight, Warm Hug', both of which document my transition which I shot and edited by myself. My third film, about trans woman rapper and producer htmljones, came out in early 2026.
You can watch all my work for free on YouTube below:
Pronouns in Bio (2022)
A Tight, Warm Hug (2024)
Tgirls Make Music (2026)
Although I find it embarrassing to ask for money from friends/strangers, the huge cost of Facial Feminization Surgery makes it essentially inaccessible to me.
In 2020, when I was s--cidal and actively self-h--ming, I discovered that trans people exist and realising that I was one of them, began my social and medical transition.
Since then I have undergone various medical procedures to align my body with my gender;
- (2020-2021) Started lazer hair removal
- 27th June 2021 - Started private hormone replacement therapy (HRT) whilst I was on the NHS waiting list
- July 2024 - Started Electrolysis
- April/May 2025 - Had dermal filler
All of the above have been entirely self-funded, apartment from HRT covered by the NHS since 2024 and a limited amount of electrolysis sessions on my face/neck funded by the NHS.
Despite all of the above, I still experience a huge amount of discomfort every day which impacts my mental health dramatically.
I constantly worry about how I am perceived by other people and with trans hate crime on the rise year-on-year, I avoid using spaces like public toilets as much as possible.
I feel that facial feminization surgery is essential to align my body with my gender, and to make me feel safer.
Upon discovering that the NHS does not cover any surgeries for trans women apart from "bottom surgery", I had a consultation with Facial Team (facial feminization surgery experts based in Spain) in July 2024.
I am confident that I'll be in safe hands there, since many other trans women I know of have had their FFS with Facial Team.
FacialTeam's updated quote as of July 2025, which includes transport to and from the airport and accommodation, is 40,656 euros - approximately £35,000.
Minus my savings of £10,000.
Add 2.9% to cover GoFundme fees and money for taxis/flights and I'm left with around £26,000 to raise.
Although I've struggled with chronic fatigue and brain fog since mid 2023, I do as much freelance/volunteer work for the trans community outside of that as I can, which has included;
- Being featured in Mermaids' #MyPrideFamily campaign film:
- Writing for Mermaids' for trans awareness week:
- Writing for Metro's 'Pride and Joy' series: https://metro.co.uk/2024/03/17/met-a-chat-room-full-lad-banter-now-trans-love-20470284
- Being featured in Jess Crooks' documentary 'Dear Wes... (Part 1) The Pledge' which directly addresses Wes Streeting's inaction around supporting the trans community: https://youtu.be/06bu04v-fXA?si=D-pZUR3yzwIEptsD
Thank you for taking the time to read this <3
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