It’s cost me over £7,000 to transition so far – I’ll still have to spend thousands more
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It is easy to take for granted living in a body that matches who you are. Everyone worries about what they look like, but when how you look, sound and develop is completely incompatible with how you experience your gender, this isn’t just a worry, this can be debilitating.Everyone’s story should be able to be like mine: accessing the healthcare they need in a timely manner so they can alleviate the symptoms they experience.
My healthcare journey has been thankfully smooth and I am glad that I have been able to make it work for me as I have developed as a woman.
But no one should have to be able to afford thousands of pounds to live freely as themselves.Mermaids is a charity supporting trans and gender diverse kids, young people, and their families.
