IS TRANSITION RIGHT FOR YOU?
If, when, and how you transition is a choice. Being trans is not.
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. For me, those approaches didn’t offer the clarity I was seeking. Realizing that you may want to transition is a deeply personal journey, often with more layers than any checklist or single experience can capture.
While reading through transition stories by trans men and trans masc individuals might already give you some insight, the resources on this page are here to provide alternative perspectives and guidance for more clarity regarding your gender identity. Featuring two books, a video, and a blog post, these materials go beyond conventional narratives and offer insights into identity exploration, self-acceptance, and understanding what transition means to you personally. Whether or not you identify with the typical narratives, I hope these resources help you find your own path forward.
“I think of transition not too different from any other major life choice. (...) I went to the college I did because I researched a bunch of options and I thought that ultimately that college I chose would make me the most happy; a transition doesn’t need to be any different.”
“It’s okay to be someone who thinks is trans but isn’t ready to start yet. (...) Being ready is this intense, intimate, personal journey, and it’s okay if it’s gonna take some time.”
Am I Trans Enough?
by Alo Johnston
Am I Trans Enough? The answer is undoubtably yes. You are.
Alo Johnston has been where you are. From watching every transition story on YouTube and navigating online message boards for answers to finally starting testosterone and transitioning himself, he now walks alongside you every step of the way to guide you towards acceptance of who you truly are.
Born out of thousands of hours of research and conversations with hundreds of trans people, Am I Trans Enough? digs deep into internalized transphobia and the historical narratives that fuel it. It unveils what happens after you come out, or begin questioning living as a trans person, in a world that works against you.
Use this book as a space to engage with your fears and explore your doubts without the pressure of needing to be a perfect trans representative. If you are just beginning your trans journey, are twenty years into transition or have no idea if you are even trans at all, this book will help you to become your most authentic self.
You and Your Gender Identity: A Guide to Discovery
by Dara Hoffman-Fox
Are you wrestling with questions surrounding your gender that just don’t seem to go away? Do you want answers to questions about your gender identity, but aren’t sure how to get started?
In this groundbreaking guide, Dara Hoffman-Fox, LPC—accomplished gender therapist and thought leader whose articles, blogs, and videos have empowered thousands worldwide—helps you navigate your journey of self-discovery in three approachable stages: preparation, reflection, and exploration.
This unique, interactive guide can help you answer the questions you’ve been asking yourself
“A cis person could (and probably would!) desperately want to be not trans for the exact same reasons a trans person might wish the exact same thing.”
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