This is a fundraiser to help me pay for top surgery. For those who don't know me, I'm a non-binary person who's been out and transitioning for a few years now. I've been on testosterone for over 2 years, for which I'm lucky. I've always known that I've needed top surgery and things are becoming more urgent.
Due to two different issues with my back, binding is a painful and impossible thing for me to do. A couple hours of binding can cause days of pain that stop me from participating in normal life. And with these back problems even wearing a sports bra is starting to become painful. For this reason top surgery is starting to become even a medically necessary thing, not just for transition purposes but for every day life. I can't exercise without pain and discomfort and I'm forced to go out without anything constraining my chest, causing social anxiety.
I'm unable to save for top surgery, not quickly anyways. I'm autistic, mentally ill, and those along with my back problems mean finding work has been a difficult and unsuccessful process. I'm on Jobseeker and barely get much money that I could save. Even with the extra I'm getting from the coronavirus supplement, I won't have even half of what I would need for top surgery.
I feel bad for having to do this but my chest causes distress and pain, and I need to have this surgery. If you can donate any money, I would highly appreciate it. I'm happy to do some bad drawings or small embroidery projects for anyone who donates and is interested.
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