Help Me Heal and Embrace My True Self

Hello everyone,

I’m reaching out to share a deeply personal part of my journey, and to ask for your support as I embark on a life-changing path towards healing and self-discovery.

My name is Raqs, I'm 25 years old and a Lebanese Trans Refugee in the Netherlands. I've been living here for the past 5 years, trying to do everything on my own and make ends meet.

For a long time, I’ve been struggling with unresolved trauma and living in a body that doesn’t align with my true self. Recently, I’ve come to the decision that it’s time to focus on both my gender identity and mental health, starting the process of transitioning while undergoing trauma therapy. These are two crucial steps for me to heal and live authentically, but I can’t do this alone. Especially, now that the government has cut all support that I used to receive to make basic ends meet.

I’m currently seeking funds to afford the much-needed rest and time off from work so that I can fully focus on these therapies and start transitioning. This journey will allow me to heal, process my trauma, and finally begin to feel comfortable in my own skin.

Your support would go towards therapy sessions, medical consultations, transition-related procedures, and giving me the space to breathe and recover during this deeply emotional process.

I know times are tough for many, and any contribution, big or small, would mean the world to me. If you’re unable to donate, I would deeply appreciate it if you could share this post to spread the word.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me take these important steps towards healing and becoming the person I was always meant to be.

With love and gratitude,

Raqs