Who I Am
Hello, I’m Rosie Taylor, a 36-year-old transgender woman living in Scotland. I realised quite late in life that I was trans, but with the love of my wife, my son, and my friends, I’ve been able to begin my transition into a much happier, truer version of myself.
Alongside being trans, I also live with autism and long-term depression. Gender dysphoria makes daily life incredibly hard—something as simple as leaving the house or seeing myself in the mirror can trigger anxiety and sadness. Transitioning is not a choice; it’s the path to living fully as myself.
Why I Need Help
Unfortunately, accessing care through the NHS is almost impossible. Although gender healthcare should be available , waiting times are incredibly long. Freedom of Information requests to my NHS gender clinic revealed patients could be waiting 74–173 years for their first appointment.
That leaves trans people like me with no option but to seek private care. But the costs are far beyond what I can manage alone, especially as I’m supporting a young family.
What the Costs Look Like
Here’s what being born with gender dysphoria means financially:
- Medication (inc testosterone blockers + oestrogen): ~£1,687 per year
- Blood tests : £168 per year
- Gender Recognition Certificate: £515–£585
- Laser hair removal: £800 (I’ve already covered £300 of this)
Surgeries (future goal):
- Facial feminisation surgery (FFS): £13,800+
- Gender reassignment surgery (GRS): £11,000+
Total for ongoing essential care (excluding surgery): ~£2,870 for year one, then ~£1,855 every year after.
How Your Donations Will Help
Any money raised will go towards these milestones, in this order:
- Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC): This is vital for me to be recognised legally in life and death, and to update important documents like my marriage certificate.
- Laser Hair Removal: To reduce dysphoria caused by the effects of going through the wrong puberty.
- Medication & Blood Tests: Lifelong care that allows me to continue my transition safely, and live in my true gender.
- Future Surgery Savings: While I’ll save for this myself, any extra support here would bring life-changing goals closer.
Why This Matters
This support isn’t about vanity—it’s about healing. With treatment, I can participate in life without constant distress, be more present for my family, and live as the person I truly am.
How You Can Help
- Donate what you can—even a few pounds makes a difference.
- Share this page with your friends, family, or online. Every share helps me feel seen and supported.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my story and for helping me move forward in my transition. Your kindness means the world.
Rosie Taylor
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