Hello! I am a 23-year-old named Micah and I am trying to raise money for top surgery later this month. Due to changing political circumstances, I was unable to go to a doctor who accepts my insurance and had to find a private doctor. Though I love the results I have seen from them, the cost is immense. My financial circumstances are certainly much greater than they were growing up, but adulthood has not granted me the ability to afford this necessary surgery all on my own. It may be ’elective’ but it is not optional for me. I have lived in this body for 23 years and it has served me well, but I have to make some changes in order to feel more comfortable in my body and safe in the world. Top surgery would dramatically increase my quality of life. Hormone replacement therapy has done a great deal for my self esteem and affirming who I am, but this procedure would change my life in ways HRT cannot. I want to feel at home in my body and this will certainly push me along the path.
Anything is appreciated. I have some savings but the procedure is $12,000, which I think would really put a damper on anyone’s wallet in 2025! Thank you so much and happy pride month!