Meet Aurora
Aurora's story
HRT Access Fund recipient
Aurora (she/her) is a trans woman living in Texas. Without health insurance, reliable transportation, or the funds to cover copays and out-of-pocket expenses, she has faced significant barriers to accessing HRT. Past experiences with doctors, often shaped by a religious narrative in her rural hometown, also left her without the support or diagnoses she needed.
Now, even in less isolated areas, Aurora finds that local centers offer limited options, and the costs remain out of reach. She has been unemployed since the pandemic, living with undiagnosed chronic pain and poor mental health that make it difficult to find work. While she has support from siblings and friends, her parents are not affirming of queer rights, leaving her with little family support.
Aurora shared that receiving this grant would be life-changing: “It would be a jump-start into living how I’ve been stuck just hoping I’d be able to for years. It’d be a week of sun in the middle of winter; a promise that one day, spring will come.”
Aurora's timeline
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Award Granted
September 2, 2025
Aurora has been granted an HRT Access Fund award! -
HRT Onboarding Date
September 15, 2025
Aurora has been onboarded by their HRT Provider!
Grant details
$1,480.50 towards gender-affirming care.
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About Estrogen+
On average, it costs $1,700+/year for Aurora's care.
- What is it?
- Accessibility
- After care
What is it?
Estrogen+ refers to the gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy (HRT) methods that some trans women, trans femme, and non-binary people take that result in physical changes which align with their gender identity. Every person's preferences and personal healthcare needs vary, so this can include oral medications, injections, and transdermal patches.
How accessible is it for trans folks to receive this care?
For trans folks who live in states most impacted by anti-trans healthcare legislation, it can be extremely difficult to find a knowledgeable, trans-affirming provider as well as access prescription medication. Many insurance plans do not cover HRT. For trans folks without insurance coverage, the ongoing out-of-pocket expense can be challenging.
What is the impact of this care on the recipient’s life?
Estogen+ introduces a wide range of feminizing physical, emotional, and psychological changes that align with their gender identity. This often leads to a more positive emotional well-being, increased confidence, increased safety when in public, and better opportunities at employment and more.