TransMascStories is a resource for trans men and trans masculine individuals at the start of their transition journey. Explore anonymous transition stories of others or share your story to pay it forward.
Joe, United Kingdom (Scotland) (he/they)
“The people who matter will still be there for you, and some people will surprise you with how supportive they are."
onT • 20to30 • he/they
Alex, Canada (he/they)
“Sometimes in one’s darkest moments, there’s just enough light shining that you can see your true reflection."
onT • 20to30 • he/they
Elliot, United States (he/him)
“One day, all those decisions that felt so heavy will be behind you and will barely cross your mind anymore.”
onT • 20to30 • he/him
Arthur, United States (he/him)
“I feel that I have become the man that young-me desperately wished I could be."
onT • 20to30 • he/him
Skyler, United Kingdom (they/them)
“Do not repress yourself just to avoid conflict. Embrace your true self. The haters may hate but it's more important to be you."
20to30 • they/them
Jamie, United Kingdom (he/him)
“If you're a man who loves pretty things and wearing dresses and makeup, you are just as much a man as a muscled man with an awesome beard and a pickup truck."
onT • 20to30 • he/him
Lex, Norway (he/ey)
“You don't have to worry so much about what you specifically identify as, just try out the specific things you think could make you happy and figure out the terminology later."
onT • 20to30 • he/ey
Cass, United States (he/they)
“I never knew how great it would be to hear someone I love learn to use my correct pronouns."
onT • 20to30 • he/they
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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