Gogo Graham FFS Fund
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Hey everyone!
My name is Gogo Graham, and I'm a fashion designer and artist living and working in NYC. I'm also a transgender woman, which is a very important part of my identity.
I started my transition about 5 years ago, and within that time, I’ve gained a great sense of pride in who I am, and have been so happy to experience self-actualization in a way I never imagined possible. I began hormone replacement therapy (estrogen) at the start of my transition, which has done wonders for my mental wellbeing. Now that my mental health has improved, I have been able to take time to focus on continuing my transition, and am very excited for the next step: FFS.
Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) is an umbrella term for surgical procedures which are performed on a transgender patient to “feminize”/soften the features of their face, which are traditionally read as “masculine” characteristics. This surgery is something I had always hoped for, but never imagined as a possibility, as it is incredibly expensive.
I recently met with the surgeon who I am hoping will perform my procedures and am looking to raise my surgery and OR/anesthesia fees which total $17,200. In addition to my surgical fees I am hoping to raise an additional $2,300 which will help cover the cost of GoFundMe fees, transportation, and recovery post-OP.
Before surgery I will be working very hard to produce items to sell in preparation for being unable to work during my recovery, but having that additional financial security will alleviate a lot of the anxiety that will accompany being unable to work in the time following my surgical procedures.
FFS will help to relieve a great amount of the gender dysphoria I experience on a daily basis, and I’m so looking forward to the day where I can feel comfortable leaving the house without feeling insecure about how I look. Additionally, this will help provide me with a degree of safety that I don't currently have as street harrassment and violence due to my gender identity and presentation have been a persistent issue throughout my transition.
Any form of contributing to or sharing this campaign is so utterly appreciated. I have so much gratitude for all of you.
Love, Gogo
My name is Gogo Graham, and I'm a fashion designer and artist living and working in NYC. I'm also a transgender woman, which is a very important part of my identity.
I started my transition about 5 years ago, and within that time, I’ve gained a great sense of pride in who I am, and have been so happy to experience self-actualization in a way I never imagined possible. I began hormone replacement therapy (estrogen) at the start of my transition, which has done wonders for my mental wellbeing. Now that my mental health has improved, I have been able to take time to focus on continuing my transition, and am very excited for the next step: FFS.
Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) is an umbrella term for surgical procedures which are performed on a transgender patient to “feminize”/soften the features of their face, which are traditionally read as “masculine” characteristics. This surgery is something I had always hoped for, but never imagined as a possibility, as it is incredibly expensive.
I recently met with the surgeon who I am hoping will perform my procedures and am looking to raise my surgery and OR/anesthesia fees which total $17,200. In addition to my surgical fees I am hoping to raise an additional $2,300 which will help cover the cost of GoFundMe fees, transportation, and recovery post-OP.
Before surgery I will be working very hard to produce items to sell in preparation for being unable to work during my recovery, but having that additional financial security will alleviate a lot of the anxiety that will accompany being unable to work in the time following my surgical procedures.
FFS will help to relieve a great amount of the gender dysphoria I experience on a daily basis, and I’m so looking forward to the day where I can feel comfortable leaving the house without feeling insecure about how I look. Additionally, this will help provide me with a degree of safety that I don't currently have as street harrassment and violence due to my gender identity and presentation have been a persistent issue throughout my transition.
Any form of contributing to or sharing this campaign is so utterly appreciated. I have so much gratitude for all of you.
Love, Gogo
Organizer
Gogo Graham
Organizer
Brooklyn, NY
