hi I'm Natalie, I'm a transgender woman living in San Francisco.

I have facial feminization surgery scheduled for the end of January. this is quite expensive and I may be expected to pay up to $6100 on the day of.

due to the complicated nature of our healthcare system it is difficult for me to get an accurate estimate of how much this may cost.

I am pursuing this surgery not only to feel more at home in my own body, but a safety measure in a world that is becoming increasingly dangerous for trans people.

plus it will be so cool not to feel dysphoric when I see my face!

this is a very intense surgery that will keep me out of work for 6-8 weeks while I recover, during which time I will still need to pay rent and bills, and be able to feed myself. anything you may be able to contribute to help me cover the cost of surgery and my recovery will be truly life changing for me in a way that will allow me to more effectively support the communities that we all share.