Help Mars with Top Surgery

Howdy y’all ! My names Mars (they/them) & this is me taking a huge step in my transition by seeking gender affirming surgery.

These past two years have been a real rollercoaster for me. I never thought i’d look in the mirror and be as happy as i do since being on T. Getting to see so many new changes. The act of transitioning does not need to be medical at all, although i’ve realized that for me personally medically transitioning with hormones has absolutely been a vital component of living authentically and without the crush of constant body dysmorphia.

Ever since i can remember, looking in the mirror at the person staring back at me has never raised a smile. Always so confused as to what it was i was searching for & always questioning why i wasn’t happy in the body i was born in. Coming from such a small southern town you don’t learn much about anything outside of what they want you to know, & it wasn’t until i moved to athens that i truly started realizing that i wasn’t alone & was surrounded by such a beautiful, warm & accepting queer community. I’ve learned so much about myself since being able to start building my body into the home i’ve always longed for.

All i want is to go swimming again with no worries about the looks i get, i want to feel my shirt on my skin, i want to not constantly pull on my shirts out of reflex, i want to be able to shop and not worry about what my chest will allow me to wear. I’m tired. I want to be free.

I’ve been fortunate enough to have a Top surgery consultation date set for july 30th. My goal for this is to hopefully raise enough to cover expenses for future time off work when that time comes. I know it’s awhile away but with pride month and my birthday being next month it’s all i’m asking for. This’ll help me get a good estimate on how much i’ll need to scrape together to help me stay afloat. Will keep this updated with full transparency after my consultation with a more accurate estimate.

Thank you for giving me your time by reading this. If you choose to donate i just want you to know how grateful I am. Thank you for investing & believing in me, little me, my future, & my dreams. With so much love, Mars <3