Meet WP
WP's story
Electrolysis Support Fund recipient
WP (no pronouns) is a 20-year-old trans entity that has been paving a own path towards alignment. After being thrown into this world, WP has been trying hard to make ends meet. However, after rent and student loans are covered, there's not much left over for other needs.
Upon receiving this grant, WP shared, "I feel a huge weight lifted off of my shoulders. I had previously been wearing face masks all the time to hide my facial hair. Now I am excited for a new life: one without pesky ear pain and irritation from masks, one with newfound confidence on my journey."
WP is slowly but surely trying to carve a name into the world, constantly striving to help and uplift trans and gender-nonconforming beings through art and mutual aid.
WP's timeline
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Award Granted
April 9, 2024
WP 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 WP'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.