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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Meik 10/27/24 Meik 10/27/24

Kris, United Kingdom (he/him)

“Gay relationships between men made me realise I wanted to be a man who was gay and in love with another man."

10to20 • he/him

Meik 10/27/24 Meik 10/27/24

Corin, Australia (he/they)

“Decouple "transition" from "transgender". Being trans is who you are. If, and how you transition does not make you less trans, or not trans.“

onT • 30to40 • he/they

Meik 10/27/24 Meik 10/27/24

JLM, United States (he/they)

“I'm so comfortable with myself, I can't imagine any other life.“

onT • 10to20 • he/they

Meik 10/27/24 Meik 10/27/24

Mathieu, United States (he/him)

“You are so much more than any terrible thoughts, or dysphoria, or bullies tell you that you can be.”

onT • 20to30 • he/him

Meik 10/27/24 Meik 10/27/24

Ronnie, United Kingdom (he/him)

“For the first time in my life, I am happy.“

10to20 • he/him

Meik 10/27/24 Meik 10/27/24

Ollie, United Kingdom (he/him)

“I'd tell my younger self that (…) I can still be loved and have a fulfilling life.”

10to20 • he/him

Meik 10/27/24 Meik 10/27/24

Sam, United Kingdom (he/him)

“Remember who you are and build up a network of the people who really support you.“

onT • 30to40 • he/him

Meik 10/20/24 Meik 10/20/24

Fritz, United States (he/him)

“(I would tell my younger self:) You're a boy, dumbass. Tell your parents and get on puberty blockers RIGHT NOW."

10to20 • he/him

Meik 10/16/24 Meik 10/16/24

Lou, Switzerland (he/him)

“The past is history and already written down, I can only change the now."

10to20 • 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.

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