Meet Isabella
Isabella's story
Electrolysis Support Fund recipient
Isabella (she/her) is a transgender woman who has experienced housing insecurity from a young age. Recently, she has found a more stable living situation through a friend, though she continues to face challenges in finding employment due to gaps in her work history and discrimination related to her transgender identity.
Receiving assistance for hair removal would significantly boost Isabella's confidence and help her navigate the world without fear of discrimination and harassment.
Isabella's timeline
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Award Granted
April 12, 2024
Isabella was awarded a grant toward permanent hair removal!
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Care Received
May 16, 2024
A payment has been made toward Isabella's permanent hair removal!
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Care Received
May 24, 2024
A payment has been made toward Isabella's permanent hair removal!
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Update
July 22, 2024
Isabella shared, "The financial burden of electrolysis being lifted of my shoulders has been life saving.
This has been amazing for me, and has helped me get to a place where I feel I'm finally making the progress I've been dreaming about for years.
Thanks to this electrolysis fund, I finally have made progress in my transition. Opening up the possibility of reaching a point where I can do stuff like FFS, and not feel like my feminine features are decaying every time i look in the mirror."
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Care Received
September 10, 2024
A payment has been made toward Isabella's 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 Isabella'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.