My name is Tanya, and I’m reaching out for support as I work to rebuild my life after being released from prison on May 14th. After 25 years away, I was hopeful about starting fresh, but things have been much harder than I expected. I thought I had a good support system, but I was taken advantage of and all my funds were stolen from me. Now, I’m facing homelessness and struggling to find a stable place to live.
On top of that, I am a transgender woman seeking reassignment surgery. Recent changes to Medicaid mean I have to pay for this surgery out of pocket, which is impossible for me right now. I want to feel good about myself and finally live in a body that matches who I am. I’m also hoping to secure stable housing—help with rent or a deposit would mean I don’t have to keep moving from place to place.
My biggest goal is to live peacefully in society, free from discrimination, and to feel comfortable in my own skin. I’ve lost a lot of weight and have extra skin, which makes things even harder. Any support will help me take steps toward a safer, more stable, and happier life. Thank you for reading and for any help you can give. Who knows when you first get out of prison the people that’s here to support you take advantage of you and steal for you why I just finished doing 25 years in prison and my so-called best friend stole for me now I don’t have anything God bless you sister
