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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Eli, Germany (they/them)
“I live an unusual life, that doesn't conform to many expectations and I too am happy."
20to30 • they/them
Noah, United States (he/him)
“Remember that your bravery to live life exactly as you are will upset people who are living a lie, and that is not your problem.”
onT • 20to30 • he/him
Quentin, United States (he/him)
“I am much happier now despite a lot of political pushback against trans people in my country.“
onT • 20to30 • he/him
Roan, United States (he/him/any)
“Our history and life advice can only be passed down from one transmasc to the next.“
10to20 • he/him/any
Apollo, Argentina (he/him)
“As embarrassing as these changes are to the people who already knew me, and as much as I keep second guessing my choices, I know it will make me happy.”
10to20 • he/him
Jayson, Ireland (he/him)
“[My grandmother] believed that my transition was part of God's plan for me. That I would not be presented with a chance at joy and be told not to take it.“
onT • 10to20 • he/him
Paul, United States (he/they)
“One of the silver linings of being transgender (…) is that I get to define what my own masculinity looks like.”
onT • 10to20 • he/they
Winter, United Kingdom (he/they/it)
“There's no one way to be trans, the quicker you realise that the happier you will be."
onT • 10to20 • he/they/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.