Skyler, United Kingdom (she/they)

“Do not repress yourself just to avoid conflict. Embrace your true self. The haters may hate but it's more important to be you."

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

I found out I was trans by seeing egg_irl videos and the trans subreddit video. I related to the memes and looking back at my life, it was very obvious I wasn't cis. I was eighteen.

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

I started binding in 2023 and my presentation is now leaning towards androgyny but also sometimes fem and masc.

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

Definitely. I feel more like myself now than I ever did as a kid or teen.

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

I would say "Do not repress yourself just to avoid conflict. Embrace your true self. The haters may hate but it's more important to be you."

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

I found out I was intersex a few years ago and some stuff surrounding that gives me euphoria like my wide shoulders.

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

Yes.