My name is Shianne, though perhaps obviously that’s not what I was born as. I am a Trans-identifying (MTF) 21-year old individual, and I have been out of the bag for half of a decade now, since I was in High School. I know what I want, and what I need to do in order to get what I want so I can be as comfortable in my body as anyone else – and despite my effort to work and earn the money to do it on my own, the reality of the situation is that after all the other bills come out, I’m left with barely enough to skate by. Which has always left any kind of affirming healthcare pretty much completely out of the question. I’ve fought hard to avoid spiraling mentally over time, and it gets harder every day.
My mother and I share an apartment, and although we both work, finances are tight – and always have been – certainly more-so with the state of affairs in the world today. This has been my life since I was old enough to work. I don’t really expect anyone to contribute to me, though I know I would greatly appreciate anyone who does. Anything can go a long way, and I know if I could do the same for others, I would.
Thank you, to anyone who reads this, and more importantly to anyone who decides to throw even a penny at me. It’s truly appreciated.
