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.
Keyton, United States (he/they)
“I never realised how much I dissociated in my life until I actually started feeling like me."
onT • 10to20 • he/they
Toni, Macedonia (he/him)
“You deserve to live a content life comfortable in your own skin as much as everyone else."
onT • 10to20 • he/him
Joe, United Kingdom (Scotland) (he/they)
“The people who matter will still be there for you, and some people will surprise you with how supportive they are."
onT • 20to30 • he/they
Croc, United States (he/him)
“I don't just see a future for myself--I'm excited to live it."
onT • 10to20 • he/him
Elden, United States (he/they)
“I have become more myself than I have ever been."
10to20 • he/they
Jake, United States (he/him)
“Remember that you, like everyone else, are worth respect and love."
onT • 10to20 • he/him
MJ, United States (he/him)
“I feel like once I accepted myself for who I really was, I finally woke up from a really bad dream."
onT • 10to20 • he/him
Raphael, British Overseas Territories (he/him)
"People will come who do truly want to see you happy."
10to20 • 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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