Imagine knowing exactly who you are but being told over and over again that you can’t become that person—not because you don’t deserve it, but because of barriers beyond your control. For almost a decade, I’ve been fighting for gender-affirming surgery (GRS), enduring countless challenges that have tested my resolve. Today, I’m closer than ever to achieving this life-changing goal, but one final obstacle remains—and I need your help.

When I first joined the GRS waiting list in 2019, I felt hope like never before. But that hope has been met with relentless hurdles. My BMI was deemed too high, so I tackled a lifetime of struggles with food and self-image. I underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2022, losing over 100 lbs, but even with that progress, the goalposts shifted again.

Now, I’ve been told I need an abdominoplasty to remove excess skin before I can proceed with GRS. The problem? BMI restrictions in Canada mean I must lose even more weight to qualify for that abdominoplasty, which in turn is necessary for the vaginoplasty. After all I’ve endured, this feels insurmountable. Working with Dr. Lane of Fredericton, we've found that some plastic surgeons in Atlantic Canada will perform the abdominoplasty with the price tag of $10,000. The cost of surgery out-of-pocket is more than I can handle alone. I am working hard to lose the weight and have been seeing even further progress, it's still making this journey longer than it needs to be. So I've been given the option of paying privately.

This is where you come in. I’ve already raised $600 toward my goal, and I’m asking for your help to cover the remaining cost. Every dollar will go directly into a fund for this vital procedure, bringing me one step closer to the GRS that’s already covered for Canadians. GRS Montreal is ready to perform the surgery after I first get the abdominoplasty.

This isn’t just about surgery—it’s about the right to finally feel at home in my own body. I’ve fought harder than I ever thought I could, facing barriers I never imagined. I don’t know a single trans woman who has worked as hard as I have, only to keep spinning my tires because of arbitrary BMI requirements. It’s heartbreaking. It’s unfair. And it’s why I’m asking for your kindness and support.

If you’ve ever wanted to change someone’s life, this is your chance. Your donation isn’t just a number—it’s hope. It’s freedom. It’s the final push I need to step into the person I’ve always been.

When you close this page, I hope you’ll carry this thought: Imagine waking up every day feeling like a stranger in your own body. Now imagine the relief, the joy, the freedom of finally coming home to yourself. That’s the dream your support can make possible.

Thank you, from the depths of my heart, for helping me make this dream a reality.