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Dear friends, family, colleagues and allies,
As some of you may know, I started medically transitioning ten months ago, starting with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to feel safer in my body and more aligned mentally and physically with my spirit. Over the last decade, I had chosen to stand in my truth as a black trans femme even when I didn't always feel like myself or was berated for not “passing”.
I have always prided myself on moving through the world on my terms. Defining my own experiences as a black trans woman. During the first year of the global pandemic and quarantine, I focused on my mental well-being and centered my health. While quarantining, I had time to assess my needs, sit with myself, and ask myself what would genuinely make me feel safer in my body and day-to-day life? How could I care for myself in ways that would uplift my spirit and my ability to thrive? What would alleviate some of my fear about leaving the house, taking the subway, going to work? As I sat with these questions, I decided to start by going to Callen Lorde, reaching out to health professionals and close friends.
Navigating gender dysphoria, anxiety and fear from being misgendered and targeted while just trying to live my life detours me from thriving. With encouragement from my friends/family, I started hormones. It has been the most life-affirming mental health decision I’ve made. It gave me the courage to think about cultivating my life to feel safer in a world that fetishizes and undermines black trans women.
I have decided to reach out to my communities to help me fully actualize and mobilize towards my best self as I continue my transition journey. I have been in contact and am consulting doctors about gender-affirming surgeries and recovery needs. I will be undergoing a series of procedures as I continue transitioning towards sustained happiness and joy. Some surgical procedures can be partially covered by insurance, while many are labeled "cosmetic" and paid out of pocket.
To be able to live in my truth. It is hard for me to ask for help, as I fully support myself as an artist and service worker, but I know that I have many communities and families that share my aspirations for living a full life as my best self. This support will change my life and allow me to take some time away from grind/hustle culture as a working artist and nightlife service worker while I heal.
Please consider donating and sharing as I continue my transition journey.
With deep love and gratitude,
Keioui Keijaun Thomas
Your support will help me with:
• Facial Feminization Surgery/ Recovery
• Laser Hair Removal/ Electrolysis
• Dental Care
• Legal name change
• Gender ID markers ( passport/ drivers license)
• Breast Augmentation
• And more
The bulk of the funds raised will go towards FFS and laser hair removal procedures as the direst. It will significantly reduce my daily anxiety, fear and dysphoria around being clocked and targeted as trans and constantly misgendered.
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Fundraising team (2)
Keioui Keijaun Thomas
Organizer
Brooklyn, NY
Luka Carter
Team member
