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Becoming Benjamin

Just looking to be my complete self .. matching my inside to my outside one step at a time

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Becoming Benjamin

Just looking to be my complete self .. matching my inside to my outside one step at a time

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Nesconset, United States

$2,960 USD 54 backers

84% of $3,500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

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As most of you know, I'm Benjamin. I've been transitioning for about 3 years now. It's been a journey that's made me finally feel confident in myself. Those close to me know that for most of my life I struggled greatly to just feel an ounce of comfort in myself. Looking in the mirror was something that made every morning seem like the worst I ever had. Some might say that seems a bit dramatic or ridiculous and from an outside view I can understand. But I guess to paint it better, it's like looking into your own eyes in the mirror and seeing your real self only there .. because once you start to see the rest of yourself you feel more anxiety and pain than you ever thought possible.

So here I am, I took the chance and stood up for myself. I fought to be this person I knew all along. So many of you have been there for me from day one, without even batting an eye. And I still don't have the words to thank you or tell you just how much that all means to me. The love and support I have been given is completely mind blowing. I am incredibly lucky and grateful.

Now there's the next, and for me most crucial and important part of my journey. I have been trying to come up with every way but this way to get this taken care of for myself. But life and all of its expenses have gotten in my way as I'm sure you've all been through yourselves. I'm looking to have my top surgery performed this year. To finally be free, to be my whole true self. To wear a shirt and not have insane anxiety and check the mirror every 20 mins to make sure nothing is "showing", that my binder isn't causing me more back issues. It's an incredibly important part of my life, and something I need to be my true self.

I know it's alot to ask, but anything, even word of mouth to help would mean the world to me. I appreciate you all so much and everything you've done to make me feel comfortable in myself. Thank you again

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