Jax, United States (he/it)

“Living as myself is amazing."

Was there a definitive moment you realized you were trans? How old were you?

Honestly, one day it just kind of struck me. I was 13. My best friend asked me about my gender identity and I just kind of went, “Oh shit! I’m a man, aren’t I?”

How soon after did you start to make changes? What were these changes?

I made changes as soon as I discovered I was trans. I started binding, bought men’s clothes, and changed my name. Since then, I’ve also gotten my name legally changed, gotten on something to stop my period, gotten packers and started using trans tape, and more.

Have these changes started to make you feel more comfortable in your life and body?

Absolutely. Living as a man makes me feel like I’m being true to myself. It makes me feel correct, you know? It feels like I was always made to be a man. Living as myself is amazing.

What would you tell your younger self? Would you do anything differently?

I would tell myself that it’s going to be okay. That he is going to make it to my age, and he will find people who truly love him for who he is. The only thing I would do differently is try to take more time on my name because my current name is not the first name I chose.

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

You guys got this! Love yourselves :)

Have the gender-affirming steps you’ve taken impacted your overall happiness and sense of well-being?

Yes.