Apr 10 2022 14 mins
Hello Darlings,
This is part two of my gender affirming journey series. In this episode I discuss my journey seeking gender affirming care, specifically, testosterone, top surgery, and a hysterotomy. I hope that this is helpful to people who have reached out and asked what first steps they should take to find care, as well as providing insight for people who don't know what this process is like and what many trans folks go through. I also need to add that while everything went well and as it ideally should, unfortunately my experience seems to be a rare case for most trans people. Gender-affirming care is a privilege not only for financial reasons but also the area one lives plays a huge role in their ability to receive access. I was fortunate enough to qualify for financial aid due to my rough financial situation amidst the pandemic, so my treatment was HIGHLY discounted and it cost me almost nothing. I also live in a progressive state and city, so I had access to open minded affirming doctors. There are so many laws and bills being written as I type this that put the rights and lives of trans folks, especially trans children, at risk. I encourage anyone who watches this youtube video or listens to my podcast to research ways they can be an ally to the BIQTPOC community, and urge their local governments to not support anti-trans laws.
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