TransMascStories is a resource for trans men and trans masculine individuals at the start of their transition journey. Explore anonymous transition stories of others or share your story to pay it forward.

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Nikoli, United States (he/him)

“Don't waste your life pretending for everyone else. Live for YOU."

onT • 30to40 • he/him

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Max, United States (he/they)

“My past is as a woman, my future is as a man."

onT • 30to40 • he/they

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Finn, Canada (he/him)

“It really all works out eventually, it’s okay to take it slow, and sometimes you just have to wait for others to come around."

onT • 10to20 • he/him

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Samson, United States (he/him)

“I feel so much more me, but I still have a long way to go."

onT • 20to30 • he/him

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D, United States (he/him)

“I'm about as comfortable with my body as I can get at this point. I feel more at home in my own skin."

onT • 20to30 • he/him

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Jay, Canada (they/them)

“Trans healthcare saves lives. (…) I am now happily married and live my life feeling comfortable and free."

onT • 10to20 • they/them

Meik 9/21/24 Meik 9/21/24

Andrew, United States (he/they/it)

“There's no wrong way to be yourself. If you feel like a straight trans man, go for it. If you are a fem boy and want to be as gay as possible, fantastic. (…) Just be you and everything else will fall into place."

onT • 10to20 • he/they/it

Meik 9/21/24 Meik 9/21/24

Max, United Kingdom (he/him)

“There is no one way to be trans. Transition, whatever that looks like to you, is a gift. You are allowed to change, and change again, gender and sexuality can be fluid."

onT • 20to30 • he/him

Meik 9/20/24 Meik 9/20/24

Jax, United States (he/it)

“Living as myself is amazing."

10to20 • he/it

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.

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