I hope everyone is doing well. My birthday was recent, and it was a more depressing one than the last few years because I don’t have very many people to celebrate with, and I’m ashamed at how little I’ve achieved in my now 31 years. I’m reaching out with a humble request. Life has been incredibly challenging for me lately as a transgender woman living in Texas, especially after the Trump election and the environment it has fostered.
First, I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your support. Your kindness means the world to me and gives me a chance to cover some vital expenses. I had hopes that I could make it in Seattle, a much better environment for people like me. However, I’ve faced unexpected challenges—the cost of HRT has been much higher than anticipated, and without the support of my family, who are adamantly against my transition, navigating everything has been overwhelming. I had to go back to Texas to stay the only place I could, but I’m at a point where I have no choice but to ask for help one last time. I’m truly afraid I will be on the street in the very near future. Simply because the financial struggles have just been so hard lately.
I’m in a desperate place right now and would deeply appreciate any help you can give. Of course my greater goal is to be able to pay for a transition. But right now I’m without a car, in a place that’s completely unwalkable, and I’m really struggling to make any ends meet. I would be happy just to have something to pay for some mental health services which I really need.
Ultimately, my goal is to gain independence and finally be free to live authentically.
