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.
Andrey, Ukraine (he/him)
“I started a new chapter in life for the first time as Myself, not as the persona I had to keep up for 20 years prior.”
onT • 20to30 • he/him
Ben, Sweden (he/him)
“The feeling of just being the real me has been amazing."
10to20 • he/him
Will, United States (he/him)
"Every aching step is worth it because it takes you closer to your goal. We're in this together, so let's keep fighting."
onT • 30to40 • he/him
Andy, United States (he/him)
“It wasn't until I found about trans people on the internet back in the late 90s, that I learned that trans men even existed."
onT • 40to50 • he/him
Harry, United States (he/him)
"I’m starting to actually see me becoming what my brain has known I should be.”
onT • 10to20 • he/him
Zac, United Kingdom (he/him)
“I’d tell my younger self who felt like the world was ending when I learned about puberty that it’s going to be okay eventually, that there is hope."
10to20 • he/him
Oliver, United Kingdom (he/him)
“Hang in there bro, you've got this."
onT • 10to20 • he/him
Luke, United Kingdom (he/him)
“I didn't realise I was specifically "trans" until I was 29."
onT • 20to30 • he/him
Discover your gender identity
The question “Am I trans?” can feel overwhelming, especially with the abundance of guidance based on traditional markers like “trans childhood experiences” or specific forms of dysphoria. Realizing that you may want to transition is a deeply personal journey, often with more layers than any checklist or single experience can capture. If you’re unsure whether transitioning is right for you, perhaps this collection of resources will help you gain more clarity.
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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