A massive thank you from meeee
1 February 2023
Hi hi everyone!
A quick update to say thank you again. I had my surgery on Nov 24th 2022; I am now pretty much fully recovered, and the happiest I've ever been. The surgery was a resounding success and I've healed extremely well with some cool as scars. You were all instrumental in me getting this surgery and I am incredibly grateful for your support and love.
Here are just a few of the things I've been enjoying over the past couple of months that I either struggled with or just couldn't do before: wearing only singlets or tshirts, swimming (and esp my swimming outfit being just board shorts!), walking with the wind blowing into me, exercising, standing up straight, and just simply being able to be more present with others. My friends have noticed that I'm a lot more myself than I've ever been — I'm way more confident, and what's more is I'm finally on the same team as my body.
That's it from me on this page! If you want to read/see a little more about what it was like for me before surgery, or about trans healthcare in Aotearoa, check out this article on Re: https://www.renews.co.nz/nzs-public-health-system-is-failing-trans-people/ And if you wanna get in touch with me at all feel free to contact me on IG (@steviehancoxmonk)!
Photo is by my friend Clémentine on their film camera (I could only ever dream of being so cool). Film is phenomenal at capturing Elvis' inner-demon.
