
Help Jasper get gender-affirming top surgery
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read this. My name is Jasper, I'm a 26 year old trans masc artist living in Sydney, I've been on T for 4 months and looking to get medically necessary top surgery (or double mastectomy for the formal folk).
This surgery will dramatically change my life, not just to help with gender dysphoria, but with the mountain of health problems I face on a daily basis. You see, the ironic thing is that I was "blessed" with what the average person might deem as impressive in the chest department (14HH).
I love to sing and dance, but the literal weight on my chest prevents me from pursuing my passion; I can't run, I can't dance, I even have trouble breathing because of it. That's just the health problems, the state of gender dysphoria I live in because I am unable to bind my chest properly and constantly get misgendered, it just reminds me that no matter how I look/feel, I'll always present as female. It's been absolutely gutting to live my life with the constant stares, comments and unwanted advances. It's taken a major toll on my self esteem and mental health; some days, I can't even look in the mirror without breaking down into tears. To properly align with my gender identity(and to give my poor back some relief), my top surgery has been deemed medically necessary by breast surgeon, Dr. Steve Merten. I want to look and feel masculine, and finally be able to pursue my passion for performing.
The surgery itself was estimated to cost around $15k, but even taking a small chunk out of that fee helps me get closer to my goal and finally be able to live in the body I've been yearing for since I can remember. My surgery is scheduled for early February 2022, and it would honestly change my life.
Thank you again so much for reading, every little bit helps. Even if you can't donate, if you could share this I would appreciate it immensely :)
-Jasper xo