Meet Alexandria

Alexandria (she/her) has faced multiple barriers to accessing HRT, such as financial, legal, and familial. While she is covered under her parents’ Medicare, Texas law prevents trans-related care from being included. Her employer does not provide benefits and has not given her enough hours to afford out-of-pocket visits, leaving her without options for care. On top of these challenges, she cannot rely on family support, as her relatives would not affirm her identity.

Despite these hardships, Alexandria remains determined to begin her transition. She briefly accessed HRT in the past, and it was the first time she truly felt like herself. She shared, “Receiving a grant to let me genuinely start transitioning would mean the world to me. To be able to look at myself and know that I’m finally on the path is a dream.”