Mary Mynatte FFS Fund

Hey everyone!

My name is Mary Mynatte, and I'm a fashion designer and artist living and

working in NYC. I'm also a transgender woman, which is a very important

part of my identity.

I started my transition about 5 years ago, and within that time, I’ve

gained a great sense of pride in who I am, and have been so happy to

experience self-actualization in a way I never imagined possible. I

began hormone replacement therapy (estrogen) at the start of my

transition, which has done wonders for my mental wellbeing. Now that my

mental health has improved, I have been able to take time to focus on

continuing my transition, and am very excited for the next step: FFS.

Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) is an umbrella term for surgical

procedures which are performed on a transgender patient to

“feminize”/soften the features of their face, which are traditionally

read as “masculine” characteristics. This surgery is something I had

always hoped for, but never imagined as a possibility, as it is

incredibly expensive.

I recently met with the surgeon who I am hoping will perform my

procedures and am looking to raise my surgery and OR/anesthesia fees

which total $17,200. In addition to my surgical fees I am hoping to

raise an additional $3,000 which will help cover the cost of GoGetFunding

fees, transportation, and recovery post-OP.

Before surgery I will be working very hard to produce items to sell in

preparation for being unable to work during my recovery, but having that

additional financial security will alleviate a lot of the anxiety that

will accompany being unable to work in the time following my surgical

procedures.

FFS will help to relieve a great amount of the gender dysphoria I

experience on a daily basis, and I’m so looking forward to the day where

I can feel comfortable leaving the house without feeling insecure about

how I look. Additionally, this will help provide me with a degree of

safety that I don't currently have as street harrassment and violence

due to my gender identity and presentation have been a persistent issue

throughout my transition.

Any form of contributing to or sharing this campaign is so utterly appreciated. I have so much gratitude for all of you.

Love, Mary Mynatte