Hey everyone!

I'm Kk. On April 17th 2026 I'll be having gender affirming top surgery with Dr Lisa Friedrich. I’m seeking support to cover the costs associated with this gender affirming care.

Why a fundraiser? They’re personal & financial material realities that mean I could never afford this gender affirming care on my own, without asking for support.

I’m a white, working class, queer, trans, disabled person that works part time, is on the DSP & has always been low income (<30,000). Due to long term estrangement from all family I’ve no financial safety net, assets or backup funds.

A bit about me: I always felt trans as I did queer. The language came later as an early 80’s baby who was lead to queer & trans worlds by a dyke older sister, a fake I.D, zines, books, diy, punk, travel & informal info sharing.

I felt lucky & privledged I had a body that I felt mostly ok with. As an adult I felt like an androgynous (flat chested) teenage boy punk floating through the world.

In my mid 30's I went through a rapid feminising puberty (that I didn't go through as a teen) due to non consensual medical health interventions. For the first time in my life I had a chest & body that felt alienating, dysphoric & not mine.

I’m here now following through with top surgery after 6 years of Testosterone. Even though feeling embodied feels complicated for me, this decision to pursue top surgery feels clear & simple.

My politics are firmly grounded in disability justice, anti capitalism & abolition amongst others. The medical industrial complex is part of empire & decides who is, and who is not worthy of care, humanity & life, by prioritising capital over care.

Trans & gender diverse medical care remains politicised, weaponised & utilised as a pawn in governments & the elites power games. The prices for gender affirming surgeries increases substantially every year. Medicare rebates are small leaving a huge gap for individuals to cover. Despite the barriers to access, we still need the surgeons services.

Many trans people turn to mutual aid in the form of fundraising. I believe mutual aid, community care & collectivity are one of many forms of resistance we can engage in to support both individuals & marginalised groups.

All funds will be put towards the surgeons and anaesthesiologist fees.

FINANCIAL BREAKDOWN

SURGEONS FEE: $13,500

Medicare Rebate: $1592

Gap: $11,908

My Savings: $1,000

TOTAL to fundraise: $10,908

HOSPITAL FEES: $7,000

Private Insurance Rebate: $6,250

Gap: $750

1 year of insurance: $1,019 (out of pocket)

TOTAL to fundraise: $750

ANAESTHESIOLOGIST: $2,800

Gap: $2,800

TOTAL to fundraise: $2,800

MISC: $500 (meds, surgery binder, tape etc, I will be seeking first to obtain what I can through second hand community networks) .

RECOVERY COSTS : covered by my part time job paid leave I’ve accumulated, the DSP and my own savings.

PATHOLOGY : unknown at this stage. TBC.

FUNDRAISING TOTAL $14, 958

I am grateful to you for reading this far. Whether through a donation or through sharing through your networks, your support means the world to me.

BANK LOAN

I’ve gotten a bank loan so I can pay for my surgery in a month. I will be keeping this fundraiser open to hopefully reach my goal & pay back this loan as fast as possible & avoid excessive charges.

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I’m not comfortable asking for help. Like lots of people. It’s real hard & i have to push through alot of negative core beliefs. I’ve worked hard & learnt a lot about myself & being a human. But most of it feels like intellectual knowledge. I don’t feel it in my body, my nervous system, my bones & my heart.

I don’t believe people need to prove their worth to prove they deserve care & support. So I feel conflicted about what I’ve written here about myself. At the same time, I’m trying to convince myself that I am also worthy of support as I believe we all have the right to support and care. I hope we can all can continue to fight for a world where health care is free and accessible for all.

fighting for a free world for everyone ❤️‍

love always

kk