Hey everyone! My name is Sierra, and I’m a transgender man in Massachusetts. I’ve been on testosterone for a long time now, and I’ve been praying for the day I can finally undergo Top Surgery. However, gender affirming surgery is covered minimally by my health insurance, and I would in no way be able to afford it on my own. My parents do not support this, and so they are not willing to help me pay for it either. I’ve known I was a male in female body since around the age of 7, and probably younger than that. I used to tell all my school friends/cousins to call me Dave as a kid (the most macho name I could think of), and it made me beyond ecstatic whenever anyone recognized I was boy. Today, I am fully recognize as a male in my work community, and in public. I do my own T-Shot weekly, and wear my rib crushing binder from sun up to sun down. I have a fear of being in anyone’s presence without my binder on. A binder is severely uncomfortable, especially when it’s worn over 8 hours ( I do about 15 hours a day). Despite how painful it is, especially towards the end of the day, I continue to wear it because the ability to look how I feel on the inside completely outweighs the pain. I’m hoping there are good hearts out there willing to support me in this next step towards finally feeling comfortable in public, and being able to be my true self. This year alone, over 400 anti trans bills were introduced, which includes laws that allow medical professionals to reject trans patients from seeking medical care. Our needs are valid and gender affirming treatment reduces the risk of suicide, and suicidal thoughts/depression. I have been severely effected by those I love, who don’t accept/recognize me for who I am. Those who do show me support mean the absolute world to me, and I cannot thank them enough. My mental health revolves around this topic, and I struggle every day with simple things like getting dressed, looking in the mirror, talking to loved ones, seeing loved ones, and self confidence. However, every week of testosterone makes me feel more like myself, and more confident. Being able to achieve this goal would change my life forever, and for the better. I’d have my confidence back. I’d have the physical appearance that I’ve always felt matched my insides. I know my younger self would be happy and proud of me for how far I’ve come in this process. Thank you to anyone who wishes to support me in this, it means so much more than you could ever know and I am forever grateful.
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