Gender dysphoria is literally mental torture each and every day of our existence.

I knew at age 5 my identity and gender didn’t line up. I attempted suicide at 20 and didn’t transition untill I was 56 years old, when I no longer could deny who I am.

Having gender-affirming healthcare available and covered by my Medicare allowed me to safely transition and get my gender dysphoria under control, taking away my pain so I could live the rest of my days in peace. I would not be here writing this if it wasn’t for the availability of gender-affirming healthcare. Now I live at peace with myself and have never been happier.