Help Me Go Home — To the Body That Matches My Soul

My name is Fey, but you might know me as Felipe — the artist behind Gato de Salto.

For years, I’ve danced in heels and taught Brazilian Samba and Dance in general around the world. Through my art, I’ve helped thousands of women love themselves more and express their femininity — the same femininity I could never fully express myself.

I broke barriers in the world of Carnival, performing in heels and proudly embodying femininity in spaces that once rejected it. I’ve worn my truth with courage — through hair, makeup, workouts, and dance — building an armor to survive in a body that has never truly felt like mine.

But behind the strength and sparkle, there’s pain — a deep, exhausting dysphoria. Every mirror hurts. Every day is a reminder that my body and soul are still not aligned. I’ve fought for so long to exist authentically, and now I’m simply tired.

I am ready to go home — to a body that finally reflects the woman I’ve always been inside. This surgery isn’t about vanity. It’s about peace, healing, and survival.

If I’ve ever inspired you to love yourself more, to move freely, to find beauty in who you are — please, help me find that same love for myself. Every donation, no matter how small, brings me closer to finally seeing Fey — the real me — in the mirror.

✨ With all my love and hope,

Fey - Gato de Salto