Hello everyone, My name is Lydia i’m a 31 year old trans woman who started my transition process during covid at the age of 26. I’ve always struggled with finding who I was growing up and understanding what it was to be transgender, but finally, being around people who accept me and love me for who i am, helped me get to my current point. From a very early start i knew that i was in a weird space and my body didn’t fit the way i felt on the inside. I’ve been through a lot in my life; a lot of unsafe and unstable situations, being homeless, being in abusive relationships, and a lot of suicidal moments and past traumas i needed to start working on as well as be in a place where i’m safe, mentally and physically. Now finally i am able to authentically live my life the way I know i need to, and can continue going further in life. I’m making this gofundme to help with medical expenses such as electrolysis (which is huge for me to do bc i grow a lot of dark facial hair and body hair that causes a lot of my dysphoria) , ffs (facial feminization surgery), other facial cosmetic surgeries, breast augmentation, name change (which is something i’m desperately trying to do as soon as possible), and other things, as well as helping with getting new clothing (since mostly everything i have is stuff i no longer feel comfortable wearing that causes me dysmorphia) **if anyone has clothing they want to donate im always down for that** and make up for daily wear. Unfortunately, I am jobless as of now and having to move within the next few weeks and I am unable to make and create art as well because of covid-19. in the meantime, as an income, I have been doing what i can and trying to sell art prints that people have made of me, or doing internet parties and sw. My transition is SO IMPORTANT to me as someone who suffers deeply with depression and a lot of other mental health issues. Being able to finally grow into the person i know deep down i am, and being able to look at myself in the mirror and not feel ugly is going to be such a new feeling for me and something I desperately need. Thank you all SO MUCH for reading this.I totally understand if you aren’t in the position to donate, but if you would still like to support, please share. 

-love, light, and positivity. xo Lydia

also I’ll be documenting my transition process via social media like instagram and other platforms follow me there if you’d like to watch me grow into my new, but true self.

update : i’ve been on estrogen almost 10 months and i’m feeling great, dysphoria is high and i really gotta get my name changed soon but on the right track i have some electrolysis stuff set up for the future very excited.

update: Tuesday June 28th 2022: almost 2 years on estrogen been doing shots for a while but I’ve started back on estrogen pills instead of shots to prepare my body for coming off of the estrogen a bit easier while setting up stuff for surgery. i also just started progesterone in hopes to get some more breast gain.

i’ve gotten some stuff approved by my therapist and insurance covers most of the costs but some stuff i still need to cover, as well as rent, bills and food for myself. i am still going to try to take gigs while healing if my body allows it however since, gigs and shows is my main income besides some side hustle stuff that makes a little im really going to need to start saving. i go to set up the dates for my appointments in the next few weeks, i’d love to have a head start in saving money for the time i will be unable to do a lot. i’ve talked to my therapist about a job fair for trans people that may help me find a job until then but if nothing comes through i still need to make sure i can pay for my portion of rent and bills. i have my feminine facial reconstructive surgery lined up, breast augmentation, tracheal shave, bbl / body contour / tummy tuck fat transfer moment as well as more electroysis. i’m hoping to make a few months rent and bills before incase of any delays in healing since it’s one of my fears to have something bad happen to me after surgery. i know times are dark and tough right now so i don’t expect anyone to do more than they can but anything helps. please share with friends and others. my body can finally be what i want it to be and the sense of knowing that i can see myself the way i want to be seen is so so so important to me. i’m so thankful and grateful for all the help so far it’s been a life saver through covid and having a lot of housing set backs, finally in a space space to move forward with surgery and getting myself on track for what my life has always meant to be. sending so much love to all of you taking the time to read this. 

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update! 3-26-2025 Last week i set up my offical surgery date for my breast augmentation i’m mostly just trying to raise any money i’d need to pay out of pocket plus after care finances while i’m unable to take shows or work. i’m currently in school full time trying to finish up the semester before my surgery so as of right now i don’t have a job besides the bookings i get here and there, since i’m focusing on school right now i really hope i can get this gofundme going the next few months before my date which is May 23rd

im hoping to be able to get laser hair removal for my face and chest before my surgery so that’s one of the other gender affirming things i’m trying to save up for with this gofundme. more surgery dates in the future have my ffs consult set up and body contouring would be next.

i love you guys thank you for all your help so far, and thank you for the time reading this.

Lydia