My name is Jessica, and I have been working toward gender-affirming surgery since I first learned about it at 16. Now, at 37, I am finally close to making this lifelong goal a reality. After years of waiting and hoping, I recently received a worker’s compensation settlement that will cover most of the cost of my surgery, but I still need help to cover the remaining expenses for the procedure itself.
This surgery is not just a medical step for me—it is the key to feeling comfortable in my own body for the first time. Every day, I look forward to simple things like showering or using the bathroom without feeling discomfort or alienation. Achieving this will mean finally being able to live authentically and with peace of mind.
Your support will help me cross the finish line of a journey that has defined much of my life. The timing is urgent: my financial situation is uniquely stable right now, but that may not last. Additionally, access to transgender healthcare is becoming more uncertain, and I want to complete my surgery while it is still possible. Thank you for helping me take this final step toward wholeness and self-acceptance.
