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.

Browse 120+ transition stories that resonate with you

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Meik Meik

Jamie, United Kingdom (he/him)

“If you're a man who loves pretty things and wearing dresses and makeup, you are just as much a man as a muscled man with an awesome beard and a pickup truck."

onT • 20to30 • he/him

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Meik Meik

Lex, Norway (he/ey)

“You don't have to worry so much about what you specifically identify as, just try out the specific things you think could make you happy and figure out the terminology later."

onT • 20to30 • he/ey

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Meik Meik

Jonathan, Sweden (he/him)

"You don’t have to know that you are trans from birth, have depression and major dysphoria to be trans. You can like your life."

onT • 10to20 • he/him

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Meik Meik

Jesse, United States (he/they/it)

“Recognize the world doesn't know you've went through transition, and it doesn't matter how strangers identify you. Eventually people will start recognizing the man you are on their own."

onT • 40to50 • he/they/it

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Meik Meik

W.A., United States (he/they)

“I would tell my younger self to trust yourself, stop the noise or fear from letting you meet yourself."

onT • 30to40 • he/they

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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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