Help With Charli's Transgender Surgery

Let me introduce myself 

Hello, my name is Charli, I am a mature MtF transgender who has begun her

campaign for her surgeries, in the hopes that beautiful people like you would spread some magic my direction and help make a life long wish come true. 

Having FFS, Body, and SRS are my biggest hurdles that I face physically in my life and I know that I wouldn't be able to achieve any of them without a miracle. Having these surgeries are so imperative for me to continue living and functioning in society. 

Not everyone understands what it means to be an older transsexual woman, and for each woman, its slightly different. Some crave the sexual experiences, others just feel the need for change, but for me, that change lingered for years, and the silent screaming and waking up, trapped in a body that just doesn't seem to fit, was pure agony, day in and day out. The awkward stares when you look at a woman, wondering how you would look in what she's wearing, the gossip right in front of you, that "He must be gay..." and the immediate humiliation of not performing in the bedroom as male, because inside, youre not! Its tougher as the years go by!!! I know that having the surgeries wont make it go away completely but at least, some of the noise will die down and I wont feel like a prisoner in my own body. 

Enter Two Beautiful Friends

Celine Gastineau and her SO, Gina Olsenni, have been friends like no others to me. They are both transgender women who choose to live their lives together, but also, as two women that try to bring clarity to others who struggle. We have become friends at a level that only rivals 'sisters by blood.' I have learned so much about myself, my sensuality and sensuality, but mainly, I have learned that my journey is just that, mine. I can't live on someone else's confidence. Confidence and courage have to be my own, with my sisters at my side, in case I fall. I love both of them so much for all they are teaching me.

What I Need & What You Get

I have had (2) consultations with

doctors specializing in (FFS) Facial Feminization Surgery, and (BCFS) Body Contouring & Feminization Surgery and so far I'm expected to need about $50,000 to reach my current transitional goals, which include, travel expenses, recovery homes, medications, pre-surgical testing, and the surgeries themselves. As others know, this is just the beginning of a lifelong journey.

Thank you so much for granting me such an amazing wish. I could not ask for anything more spectacular and carmick, than to wake up and recognize the face looking back at me in the mirror, and say, 'Where have you been all these years?' For those who are unable to make a financial contribution, sharing my story on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, with friends, family, and other caring people is important as well, and I thank you for doing so. 

To my FRIENDS who can make financial contributions, this is what I can offer in my gratitude:

$5 Internet Shout-Out

$10 Handwritten Thank You Note and an Internet Shout-out.

$25 Handwritten Thank You Note, lipstick imprint, and an Internet Shout-out

$50 Handwritten Thank You Note with Comments, lipstick imprint, and an Internet Shout-out

$100 Handwritten Thank You Note with Comments, and a Progress Photo,

lipstick imprint, and an Internet Shout-out.

$500 Personal Shoutout on Social Media, and Personal Thank You Note, and an autographed calendar after I am healed up. And an opportunity to meet me, in a meet and greet, with Personal Photos, once the changes have been made, lipstick imprint.

With an donation, you also receive my complete and total appreciation for you being a giving individual, instead of just a taker. The right person might get everything, depending on various factors...

Impacting the World

My campaign will ensure that I can work in society without fear of not being hired, because of discrimination, and with fear of harassment, though these things continue to exist. Many people don't realize that their questions are either extremely intrusive or offensive, but as an Advocate, I hope to educate the masses. I understand some people genuinely want to be informed, and having these surgeries will give me the confidence to go out and become an Advocate who not only "...talks the talk but walks the walk." 

I can't express enough how difficult it is to be a trans-person, with the inherent risks of age, and the incredibly high cost of endocrinologist, insurances that may or may not cover visits and lab work, therapy and the cost of getting your Letter(s) or Recommendation for Sex Reassignment Surgery, even the long and sometimes humiliating process of public changing your legal name, all add up to the hope that our society will mature in reason and acceptance. Fortunately, I am of the Age of Consent, which allows some of the steps to progress more quickly than others.

I need to have these surgeries, not only to finalize my legal name change, gender marker change, and birth certificate, but to hold down a job, solidify my identity, and begin my outreach, but to be myself. I personally have faced tons of discrimination for my position on LGBTQA RIGHTS and I would like to work just as hard and know my work means something, for the rights, hearts, and lives of others. Dante's Inferno describes a special place in hell for those that had the opportunity to make a difference but choose indifference.

Scared But Moving Forward

I plan on getting out in the world and giving back/paying it forward, as soon as I can, as an Advocate for the Community. I believe in paying it forward, and thanks to you all paying it forward to me, I will be able to become someone else's befefactor and shoulder to lean upon, and make such an incredible dream become a reality for them. After surgery, I plan on working ever so hard in all of my endeavors of Public Speaking and pushing more trans-inclusive sites and support applications. Celine and Gina want to see more "trans cruises!"

To be totally honest, I am terrified of having surgery at my age, however I am even more terrified of it never coming to fruition. I don't think I will be able to continue functioning. I have been strong all my life but for it to never happen will be devastating. I know so many of you can understand how traumatic these surgeries, to keep someone alive are and thats why these surgeries are important.

Battling deep depression, being ostracized, publicly humilated, and the target of a trans hate crime have all been apart of my life for a few years now, but I dont care anymore..."I will rise..." Maya Angelou. With a dream, a wish, and a prayer, all of what I have endured can all be worth it with the help from incredible people like you. 

With Soooooo Much LOVE,

Thank you from the bottom of my heart...Charli

PS: I want to give a HUGE LOVING SHOUTOUT to my big sister, Celine Gastineau. Without her love and encouragement through this whole process, I would have given-up on this journey long ago. The more feminine I become, the more I realize the importance of closeness and intimacy, communication, and forging an unbreakable bond with those you love, and those that love you.

She is my sister and my compass. I love you, Celine!