Hello there! The purpose of this blog is to outline and capture my experience navigating health insurance, therapists, surgeons, endocrinologists, and other health-related professionals and services in the state of Maryland as a transgender person. I’m hoping to provide resources and guidance regarding finding a therapist to write you a letter for top surgery, finding a surgeon who takes insurance for top surgery, finding trans-friendly insurance companies, and finding trans-affirming endocrinologists. I also hope to shed light on the roadblocks I’ve experienced while navigating these systems and provide as much information on the process as possible. Additionally, I’m happy to share personal experiences regarding coming out to family and friends.

Disclaimer: I am not a health professional by any means. I have found all of this information through underground sources, endless Google searches, and my own experiences. I cannot guarantee that any of this will happen for you, or that this information will always remain true. However, I can verify that this is my own personal experience. I also acknowledge that I am extremely privileged to access top surgery and have it covered by my insurance company. I hope to serve as a resource for anyone in a similar situation, particularly in the state of Maryland and the Baltimore area.

So, I will be providing as much information as possible. I’m happy to answer any questions you may have, but please remember that I am not an expert in any of this – I can only pull from my own experience.