TransMascStories is a resource for trans men and trans masculine individuals that highlights resilience, provides perspective, and inspires. Explore anonymous transition stories of others or share your story to pay it forward.
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Hugh, Canada (he/him)
“It’s better to be ignored for who you are than loved for what you are not.“
onT • 20to30 • he/him
Cris, United States (he/him)
“I would tell my younger self that there's nothing wrong with you, you're not a freak, you're just trans.“
onT • 20to30 • he/him
Avox, United States (he/they)
“Insist your truth every day of your life no matter how many people tell you you're wrong.”
10to20 • he/they
Lowe, Sweden (he/him)
“It's always worth it to let someone in on who you are.”
onT • 20to30 • he/him
Ishaan, United States (he/they)
“Transitioning is the best thing that has ever happened to me and the best decision I could have made for myself.“
onT • 10to20 • he/they
Brent, United States (he/him)
“I would tell my younger self that my world didn’t fall apart when I came out, like I thought it would."
onT • 20to30 • he/him
Rey, United States (he/him)
“We're just people. We're not scary. We're your coworkers, your friends, and maybe even your family members."
onT • 30to40 • he/him
Avy, United Kingdom (Scotland) (he/him)
“People like you and me exist everywhere. Maybe not openly where we call home right now, but we're everywhere."
onT • 20to30 • he/him
Why “TransMascStories”?
When I first started exploring the idea of transitioning, I didn’t immediately see myself as a binary trans man. The term “trans masculine” felt more approachable at the time, as the gap between how I looked and how I felt inside was too wide to fully embrace being a man. This is why I chose the name “TransMascStories” to create a bridge for others who are just beginning their transition journey.
Ultimately, the goal of this project is to showcase the full spectrum of trans masculine journeys, regardless of whether someone identifies strictly as a man. By using “trans masc,” I hope to invite stories from anyone who has taken steps to feel more at home in their body, embracing the many ways trans masculine identities can exist.
No label fits all, however, I am trying to be as inclusive as I can. Read more about the project here.