Meet Lauralynn

Lauralynn (she/her) is a 45-year-old trans woman living in a deeply conservative state where accessing gender-affirming care is both difficult and intimidating. The closest Planned Parenthood is an hour away, and each visit means running the gauntlet of protesters outside the building—an experience that leaves her overwhelmed with anxiety and fearful for her own safety and that of her support person.

Financial strain adds another layer of challenge. Lauralynn pays $250 a month for gender-related medications while supporting her family on a reduced income since relocating. Her wife is unable to work due to health issues, and their 22-year-old autistic son lives with them and requires full-time care. “If I got support for a year, it would make a huge impact on my life and my family’s lives,” she wrote.