Meet Sawyer

Sawyer (he/they) is a 44-year-old genderqueer person from Florida who has been on testosterone since 2020. After being laid off from their job of over 11 years, they lost both their income and health insurance, making access to gender-affirming care nearly impossible. While friends and family have stepped in to help with housing, food, and transportation, Sawyer has struggled to cover their healthcare needs. Testosterone is especially vital for Sawyer—not only for easing dysphoria but also for managing debilitating pelvic pain caused by adenomyosis by suppressing their menstrual cycle.

Outside of these challenges, Sawyer finds joy in riding their bike and is currently training to complete a local 47-mile rails-to-trails project. They also recently earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology, with a focus on racial justice and identity development, and love traveling and playing video games.

“Starting testosterone was life changing for me,” Sawyer shared. “It made life feel normal instead of a struggle, and allowed me to finally recognize the person I see in the mirror as myself.” With restored access to care, Sawyer looks forward to living with comfort, stability, and pride.