Meet Sansa

Sansa (they/them) is a nonbinary person of color who has faced significant challenges in accessing affirming healthcare. They have experienced negative side effects from their blockers, and their concerns were dismissed by their previous providers. Without a proper blocker, they faced remasculinization, but when they sought alternatives, local doctors refused to explore other options. This led Sansa to seek care elsewhere, despite the financial and logistical barriers it posed.

Sansa has also faced scrutiny from local providers who questioned their identity and the validity of their transition because of their presentation and race. These providers, despite working in informed care clinics, failed to understand Sansa's decision to present neutrally or more masculine for safety reasons, further complicating their access to care. Now, as a transfeminine person struggling with dysphoria and societal biases, Sansa is working to confidently lean into their identity while navigating the challenges of unemployment, Long Covid, and the aftermath of a devastating house fire that claimed their dog and left their cat with ongoing medical needs.

Currently, Sansa’s voice is one of the major factors contributing to their dysphoria and a barrier to confidently presenting as their true self. Accessing voice therapy through the Thrive Fund will be a transformative step in Sansa's journey, helping them move toward a more confident and authentic life. With this support, they hope to overcome the societal and personal barriers that have held them back and build a future where they can thrive professionally and personally.