Help Native American Transman Aiden Sampson

My name is Aiden Sampson, I come from a small town called Window Rock, located in Az. I'm 25 yrs old and have been taking testosterone since 2017 when relocated to Mesa, Az to become comfortable and start fresh. Where I felt accepted, not frowned upon and no one knew anything about me. Because unfortunately In my culture being Transgender, Gay and Lesbian is unacceptable but also known as twin spirit. Even though I always knew who I was as a child, I couldn't be myself. When I would dress in boy clothes or do man things. I would be called a Dyke or Lesbian and abused because they cared what people would say about our family. This forced me to live a double life, especially when I cut my hair off and wear wigs so I wouldn't be made fun of in high school but can truly only be myself on social media where everyone knew me as Aiden Kasin Sampson.

Living a lie and wearing wigs to impress my family and mainly my brother. Even join cheerleading and go to prom in a dress. when I look back I wish! I wish! I can show myself in suits or a football jersey even graduate in traditional dress. After graduation and a new chapter began, I started taking hormone replacement therapy every two weeks at Gallup indian Medical Center for a few months. Later was allowed to move to Mesa. So 18 years old with nothing, homeless a few times even, applied day and night for four days and ended up having to get two jobs and continued taking hormone replacement therapy at phoenix indian medical center to this day. However, four years ago was taking the step to try to push to get top surgery by going to a therapist to acquire a note for surgery with insurance.

Unfortunately, the therapists at this location gave me prayer pamphlets and religious talks. Instead of asking questions about how did I know who I was at a certain age or if I was confused. I knew I wasn't moving or going to accomplish a top surgery with insurance coverage. So looking into another alternative I couldn't afford any other therapists.

So decided to go on with the bruises around my shoulders, slouching while I walk or sit because I was scared someone can see my chest. avoiding pool or water events. and to always wear oversized black shirts so no one can see the creases in my chest. and just living with it, until I, of course, married my high school sweetheart that takes such good care of me and cares about my well-being, she didn't stop searching for help and she found Dr. Hurst Plastic Surgery that does Top Surgery for transgenders without a note from your therapist. With one foot in the door and $500 down for surgery date which August 12, 2023. And $2,000 saving on our own and only four months to go, we need help. I work one full time job as a manager and part time as dishwasher. We thought we can do it on our own but with life throwing unexpected curveballs we’re slowly falling behind. DONATE ‼️❤️or SHARE