Meet Zoe
Zoe's story
Electrolysis Support Fund recipient
Zoe (she/her), a 43-year-old trans woman from Florida, began her transition with a determined start, initiating laser and electrolysis treatments on the very first day. Adopted as an orphan and unsure of her heritage, she contends with very thick black hair, which makes shaving her beard an especially dysphoric experience. Now homeless and out of work, Zoe finds the daily reality of being trans in Florida increasingly difficult. Each day begins with the burden of shaving her face and neck, a routine that reinforces her dysphoria despite the treatments she has undergone. These treatments have left her in debt, but she believes they were worth it to lessen the masculine trait that haunts her appearance.
Zoe would be forever grateful and honored to receive support for further hair removal, which would allow her to live as the most feminine and authentic version of herself.
Zoe's timeline
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Award Granted
April 5, 2024
Zoe 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 Zoe'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.