Meet Eevee
Eevee's story
Electrolysis Support Fund recipient
Eevee (she/her) is a trans femme from Arkansas who is employed full-time and rents an apartment by herself. She struggles with major voice dysphoria and agoraphobia, ADHD combined type, and major recurrent depression. These challenges often create barriers for medical appointment-making due to anxiety and executive dysfunction. "I haven't been able to stay on ADHD or anxiety meds due to cost," Eevee shares.
Her financial burdens include a car payment plus required full coverage insurance. "My previous car died last year, and I acquired a bank loan to be able to keep going to work," she explains. Additionally, she has rent and credit card debt payments each month. Eevee divorced in July 2022 after seven years together and has also removed her conservative parents from her life.
"I shave daily with an electric trimmer," Eevee says. Receiving support for hair removal would significantly improve her quality of life. "I could finally get a bottom surgery consult and feel safer afterwards."
Eevee's timeline
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Award Granted
April 8, 2024
Eevee was awarded a grant toward permanent hair removal!
Grant details
$2,000 towards gender-affirming care.
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About Hair Removal: Femme Award
On average, it costs $2,300+ for Eevee's care.
- What is it?
- Before care
- After care
What is it?
Point of Pride provides grants to trans femme people seeking hair removal on their face, neck, or an area of the body in preparation for bottom surgery.
What is life like for a person who needs this care?
For trans femme folks, particularly trans femmes of color, access to facial hair removal often equates to safety against anti-trans violence or discrimination. It's common for applicants to note issues with employment and public safety, particularly if their facial hair is dark or thick. Electrolysis and laser hair removal services are often deemed cosmetic and therefore not covered by health insurance plans.
What is the impact of this care on the recipient’s life?
Access to hair removal often leads to a more positive emotional well-being, increased confidence, increased safety when in public, and better opportunities at employment and more.