Gender Dysphoria is FU<|<ING Dangerous

I learned this morning that my very best friend is in the hospital (or was a couple of hours ago) because of a particularly harmful bout with gender dysphoria.  He's a trans* guy who hasn't yet been able to afford the surgery that would make him comfortable in his own body... or, at least as comfortable as we cis-gender folk have the privelege of being.  

His struggle has not only been a battle with his body but also with depression, suicidal thoughts and tendencies and a variety of medical "professionals" who think they know what is best for gender-non-conforming peoples.  

I beg you openly to help him and his family to gather the funds to pay for his surgery.  We don't want to loose him.  He is the sweetest and most caring and helpful person I know, and he could really use a return on all the kindness he has put into the world. 

Please, go to this site and donate: 

http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/help-v-pay-for-male-chest-reconstruction-surgery/337839#.VS3NUTGNCY4.facebook

I will update this post with more information at a later time. This simply couldn't wait for fully formed thoughts.