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.

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Meik 10/9/24 Meik 10/9/24

Ezzo, United States (he/they)

“I gave up a lot to transition but I have gotten back even more."

onT • 30to40 • he/they

Meik 10/5/24 Meik 10/5/24

Con, United States (he/him)

“One day we get to be free of all of those constraints we thought would be on us forever"

onT • 30to40 • he/him

Meik 10/4/24 Meik 10/4/24

L, Canada (he/him)

“You'll figure it out, give it time. Just try not to be so angry :)"

onT • 30to40 • he/him

Meik 9/23/24 Meik 9/23/24

W.A., United States (he/they)

“I would tell my younger self to trust yourself, stop the noise or fear from letting you meet yourself."

onT • 30to40 • he/they

Meik 9/23/24 Meik 9/23/24

Will, United States (he/him)

"Every aching step is worth it because it takes you closer to your goal. We're in this together, so let's keep fighting."

onT • 30to40 • he/him

Meik 9/21/24 Meik 9/21/24

Hal, Finland (he/him)

“I distinctly remember being asked directly (…), if I felt myself to be a man. (…) The answer was no, and I knew it to be a lie."

notonT • 30to40 • he/him

Meik 9/21/24 Meik 9/21/24

October, United States (they/them)

“My friendships and relationship are more real because they're with me, not with a facade I'm putting up to be someone else."

onT • 30to40 • they/them

Meik 9/21/24 Meik 9/21/24

Nikoli, United States (he/him)

“Don't waste your life pretending for everyone else. Live for YOU."

onT • 30to40 • he/him

Meik 9/21/24 Meik 9/21/24

Max, United States (he/they)

“My past is as a woman, my future is as a man."

onT • 30to40 • 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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