Jaq J's Top Surgery
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Hey all, my name is Jaq and I've started a gofundme with the hopes of getting something off my chest. I’m a non-binary person in need of top surgery -- bad!
I say in “need” versus in “want” due to having double scoliosis, of which I had a spinal fusion/rib removal surgery for when I was in 6th grade. Years of binding my chest, however, have since negatively affected my spine, neck, and ribs. Beyond the binding, my posture has also suffered since I was a teen due to subconsciously leaning forward to hide my chest.
My life has been an ongoing journey of self-discovery and persistence that’s lead me to my most defining step; a step that would allow my body and mind to operate as one for the first time ever. I'm ready to look in a mirror without immediately looking away. I'm ready to hold my shoulders back and stand as tall as my short little body possibly can. I'm ready for my partner to feel my skin instead of a mesh suit when we embrace. Top surgery would be a life altering experience that would allow me to live without having to use my brain space to find ways to mask a part of me. In essence, top surgery has the power to potentially alleviate a lot of dysphoria and physical pain for me. I’ll be turning 30 shortly, and I need so badly to experience the union of mind and body sooner rather than later.
I’m currently working freelance, therefore I don’t have insurance to assist with the costs of this procedure. The goal that's been set would assist with the following expenses:
-Out-of-pocket surgery costs
-Prescription medications / scar treatment
-Bills / food during recovery
I know times are tough right now, so anything at all is greatly appreciated. To those who can’t participate monetarily, thank you for taking your time to read this regardless. All acts, words, and thoughts of kindness are very much appreciated. I love you. <3
I say in “need” versus in “want” due to having double scoliosis, of which I had a spinal fusion/rib removal surgery for when I was in 6th grade. Years of binding my chest, however, have since negatively affected my spine, neck, and ribs. Beyond the binding, my posture has also suffered since I was a teen due to subconsciously leaning forward to hide my chest.
My life has been an ongoing journey of self-discovery and persistence that’s lead me to my most defining step; a step that would allow my body and mind to operate as one for the first time ever. I'm ready to look in a mirror without immediately looking away. I'm ready to hold my shoulders back and stand as tall as my short little body possibly can. I'm ready for my partner to feel my skin instead of a mesh suit when we embrace. Top surgery would be a life altering experience that would allow me to live without having to use my brain space to find ways to mask a part of me. In essence, top surgery has the power to potentially alleviate a lot of dysphoria and physical pain for me. I’ll be turning 30 shortly, and I need so badly to experience the union of mind and body sooner rather than later.
I’m currently working freelance, therefore I don’t have insurance to assist with the costs of this procedure. The goal that's been set would assist with the following expenses:
-Out-of-pocket surgery costs
-Prescription medications / scar treatment
-Bills / food during recovery
I know times are tough right now, so anything at all is greatly appreciated. To those who can’t participate monetarily, thank you for taking your time to read this regardless. All acts, words, and thoughts of kindness are very much appreciated. I love you. <3
Organizer
Jaq Johns
Organizer
Louisville, KY