Meet Armoni

Armoni (he/him) is a 22-year-old trans man living in Texas, where hostile laws and widespread discrimination have made accessing HRT extremely difficult. Despite having state insurance, he cannot use it to cover testosterone, and his attempts to seek care from nearby providers have been met with invalidation and neglect. He shared that being both Black and trans in Texas often leaves him feeling overlooked and unsupported in medical settings.

Armoni’s financial situation has added to these challenges. After losing his job and his lease ending, he has been couch surfing while waiting to hear back on his disability application. He’s also actively job hunting but has struggled to find stable income. 

HRT has already been a crucial part of Armoni’s journey, and he knows firsthand how much it helps him feel more aligned in his body. “Receiving 12 months of HRT support would mean everything to me,” he shared. “I’d finally be able to exist in a body I feel comfortable and happy in, without the constant financial burden.”