My name is Ricky and I’m looking to finally get top surgery. Asking for help is probably the most difficult thing I’ve ever done.. I’m used to struggling to do things alone, but my friends have made me realize that it’s okay to need help; I don’t have to be so tough all the time.

I have put off surgery since I was in my late teens because I really didn’t expect to even make it this far.. but here I am! This surgery would finally allow me to fully live my life without just “making do” and pretending I’m okay. I’ve spent the past three years making big steps towards happiness and this is the most important one. Top surgery would greatly improve my confidence and the dysphoria that I deal with every day. Having a larger chest makes binding everyday difficult, uncomfortable (especially living in such a hot climate), and it is affecting my health.

Unfortunately my insurance does not cover any of the surgery costs, so this gofundme will go towards the actual surgery costs and will help tide me over financially during recovery. I know time are tough and such a high goal seems daunting, but if you have a couple bucks to spare, every little bit helps.

I love and appreciate y’all so much.