Hi, I'm Ro. I'm raising money for a future breast reduction.

I'm autistic and since I was 12 I have struggled with my chest. My breasts have caused me emotional distress, physical discomfort and sensory overwhelm on a daily basis.

I have wanted breast surgery since I was 16, and have never been able to do so due to finances and work commitments, I'm self employed and do not get sick pay which has been a huge barrier for me for years as I would need to put my business aside for my recovery.

Since I also have scoliosis, I struggle to wear any sort of bra without it causing nerve pain, including sports bras and cannot wear a binder. This, combined with my breast size and position causes me so much discomfort, sadness and confidence issues every day.

I would love nothing more than to one day feel comfortable in my body, to not feel like my chest is affecting my quality of life on a daily basis.

The breast reduction is £11,600, including psychiatrist evaluation.

After posting about it on my social media, a lot of people messaged and commented to say that I should make a fundraiser. Whilst I feel a quite weird about accepting peoples money, I appreciate so much that people want to help and I have been urged to do this (I first posted about it in July 2025 and was told to make one then as well!).

I'm so grateful for your support, love, words of kindness and affirmation when it comes to this. Life can be so hard when you deal with sensory discomfort and body dysmorphia and I'm sending love to each of you who have similar struggles.

I want to be totally transparent, so before you donate, please do read the below:

If I'm fortunate enough to raise the money in the foreseeable future, please know that this may not be a short time line - it all depends on being approved after the psychiatrist evaluation, finances, work commitments and having help at home whilst I'm recovering, but I am hoping to get the surgery in November 2026.

It's not my intention for people to donate and see that I have managed to get the breast augmentation a month later, as unfortunately this is not viable. If anyone does want to donate, I just want them to be aware of that, as I wouldn't want anyone to think I've just taken the money and then decided not to get it done! I will keep any money in a locked savings account, ready to be used when I can. Please only donate with this understanding, and with the knowledge that it may never be posted about on social media if it ends up being years down the line.