I have news :)

So, a bit of background for those who don't know me: I'm a 15-year-old enby and I've wanted top surgery since I was 12. I've battled significant gender dysphoria for the past three years. I've been on the wait list for a gender clinic since June of 2022. It took that long because this is the only pediatric gender clinic in the large city area I live in. I finally met with them this morning, 16 months after I got on the waitlist. The gender clinic professional essentially did a big screening of my mental health and all aspects of my life, including my gender. She's going to pass it along to another professional, and here's the big news...

I'm having top surgery as soon as I turn 16!! This is what I've been waiting for for 3 years. The only problem is that we don't have anyone who can take care of me while I'm recovering. My mom is squeamish when it comes to surgery/medical stuff and doesn't have the bandwidth to take care of my drains and scars and blood and all that. We also don't have much family in Minnesota, so I can't stay with them. So we'll have to figure that out after I get my referral, but I'm insanely euphoric that that's the only obstacle we have at this point.

I want to give some thanks to wonderful and helpful people on this site who helped me on my journey. I wouldn't have made it here without you. @TabbyCat97 You're my bestie and I'm so grateful for you. You've supported through this all. When I hit rock bottom, you pulled me off the ground when no one else offered a helping hand. It fills me with immense joy to have such an amazing friend in my life, who really hears me and sees me for who I am. @FaithfulZareia @LavenderHere Thank you for always being there for me and for sticking by my side even when I was messy. I know you care about me so much and you mean the world to me. You are truly so amazing and I hope to see you keep being your wonderful selves and get your dreams. @AnnaSilverberg You are definitely one of the most supportive listeners I've ever had and having you in my life has just been so amazing. I'm very lucky to have you. @JTheListener @Rubylistens22 @BirdKing449 @AvyIsKing Thank you for being such incredible people and friends, you have made my life brighter and it means the world to me that such people like you exist. @CommunityModChristine @CommunityModLucy Thank you for showing me so much support in the group chats. I've always felt like you respected my gender and supported me, which is huge and important. You helped me get to where I am today and I just really appreciate you showing support.

In 9 months, I'll never have to be suffocated by a binder again. In 9 months, I'll look into the mirror and be able to see who I really am. In 9 months, I'll finally be free.

-Everett (host)