thank you all so much. I am blown away.

ALL DONATIONS BEYOND 2k WILL BE DONATED TO A TRANS SURGERY FUND OR OTHER PERSON IN NEED….❤️❤️

Hi!

Archie here.

I'm happy to let you all know that I will be undergoing Gender Affirming Top Surgery this coming January! This is an exciting moment for me in my pursuit of self-knowing & embodiment. I know that this procedure will dramatically improve my quality of life and imbue my existence with more freedom, joy, and safety in a world that wants very badly to make life unlivable for trans people. It is a gift to be transgender and I would not pick a different life, even if given the choice.

Financial transparency is important to me. This is especially true during a time in which so many face *such* profound need here in the US, in P@lest1ne, Sudan, Congo and too many other places around the world. May their souls find rest, and may those responsible for their suffering find justice & remorse.

Right now, I have access to good, stable work. I have been hustling to save for this recovery for a long time. I have worked hard to save money for future goals, as well as to be prepared for the sudden emergencies that I know (a little too well) could arise at any moment. I am middle class. I support myself exclusively and do not receive ongoing assistance from family, trust funds, or other sources. I am able to afford everything I need and some of what I want.

A significant portion of my income goes towards mutual aid, fundraisers, FAT tips for service workers, and to the beautiful people I meet around the city who are in need. I give a lot of money to other people because I can and I want to! I like to share my resources and truly feel that eating cookies is way more fun if EVERYONE has *one*, instead of me having all of them (even though that would be very yummy for me).

This said, I have saved enough money to cover all of my own food, medical supplies, transportation, debts/bills, and health needs during my 6-8 (maybe shorter, but have been advised not to bank on it lol) week recovery/time off from my very physical job. Yay!

I am hoping to raise funds to cover *only* the cost of rent for 2 months while I heal! My rent is $990 per month, so the goal here is $1,800. A MealTrain will also be available for those who would like to roll up with food (I’m happy to reimburse you in cash for that expense once it’s time).

If you are able to donate to me *without* sacrificing donation to those with less privilege & stability than me, then please do! If it is between giving to either me or someone you feel shows greater need…then you know what to do. If you feel that I am not the person you’d like to support in this way…again, you know what to do!

With gratitude for any choice you make,

Archie <3