Meet Mabell

Mabell (she/her) is a trans woman who has faced significant challenges accessing local care. Even with valid prescriptions, she has struggled to get medication filled at pharmacies due to bias and lack of provider knowledge. F

Balancing two full-time jobs while covering rent and paying for university out of pocket, Mabell is stretched to her limit. Rising costs and a recent switch to estrogen injections have left her unable to afford care without risking homelessness, dropping out of school, or forced medical detransition. “Being as early into my transition as I am, being forced off HRT would cause irreparable harm,” she shared. Receiving support would allow her to continue treatment, finish school, and eventually move somewhere safer and more livable.