Hey friends and allies my name is Luca and I'm a 28 year old latino trans masc who has been in T for 3 years. After what feels like forever, I finally have my top surgery set up !!

Getting top surgery would mean taking a significant step toward feeling truly comfortable in my own body. There have been times when I’ve had to cancel plans because, after getting dressed in clothes I hoped would make me feel good, I ended up feeling so uncomfortable that I couldn’t leave the house. It’s a feeling that can be isolating and discouraging.It feels like being trapped in a cage made of my own flesh and bone. That discomfort reminds me of my first therapy session, when I shared my fear that top surgery might never be possible for me. Over time, as I started to invest in myself and my well-being, that fear became less overwhelming. Top surgery used to seem terrifying when I looked at it from a distance, but as I gathered the courage to pursue it, the idea became more comforting and attainable. After so much waiting, research, and longing, even catching a glimpse of that possibility fills me with pride and joy.

I imagine there will be an aftershock—a moment of feeling jolted by the magnitude of the change. But then, I’ll find my feet firmly on the ground, discovering a new sense of confidence and ease that I’ve never known before. For a long time, I lived in a phase of denial, feeling like I didn’t deserve to come out or claim my identity as trans. But deep down, I always knew who I was, even when I couldn’t do anything about it.

Hearing other trans voices and learning that I belong in this community, regardless of how I look, has helped me feel accepted and safe in a world that can often feel unsafe. It’s given me hope and a sense of belonging that I cherish deeply.

I have a full support team behind me to help me with my recovery,but in that recovery period I will unfortunately be out of both of my jobs for over a month. Which is why I'm here asking for y'alls assistance. Anything will help and you have my full heart and appreciation

If you've read this far, thank you so much to listening to my story