(permission was given to post this)
heather is a good friend to many people i know, and hearing about everything going on is heartbreaking.
from her gofundme: (tw for transmisogny, transphobia, mentions of abuse)
"Hi! I'm Heather, and this is my GoFundMe. I'm a transgender person living in a rural area in Texas, and am trying to leave as soon as possible. I have always been bullied for being such, both physically and verbally. I can't even remember the number of times I've been called a slur beyond double digits.Â
Going home wasn't much better. Every day, I'm constantly being reminded of my assigned gender, and the fact that no matter what I do, I will never fit in. I need to start hormones in order to transition, but despite being 18, my family threatens to kick me out if I even consider starting.Â
I have a friend in Brazil who is more than willing to let me stay with her, but I can't afford to. My family won't let me get a job, and won't let me leave without a fight. I'm incredibly desperate, as I'm being verbally and mentally abused daily.
In the past week, I've been told that I'm a freeloader three times, despite doing most of the housework and helping as much as I can. Please, I need help."
please donate if you can, even one dollar helps! if you can't, reblogs/retweets are the 2nd best thing you can do! thank you!