Hello, my name is lissie and i have set up this go fund me to help pay for my top surgery.

5 years ago i came out as gay but have always felt that something wasn’t right with my body and gender. I started having a bad relationship with my chest and would cover up my top half wearing baggy clothing and using tape. I then got my first binder 4 years ago and have worn one ever since. I now suffer with lumps in my chest that ache and cause pain, and have had painful cysts under my chest due to constant friction. My gender dysmorphia is an every day struggle, i can’t leave the house without having my binder on and do activities like sports/swimming. All i can think about is having a flat chest.

I have gone through the NHS route but was unsuccessful, I was told to wear a sports bra to stop the lumps from hurting but that’s not an option. Unfortunately the NHS waiting list is 5 years and every year it gets longer.

My ultimate dream would be to feel comfortable in my body and not feel trapped and uncomfortable.

Any donations would be very much appreciated!