TransMascStories is a resource for trans men and trans masculine individuals that highlights resilience, provides perspective, and inspires. Explore anonymous transition stories of others or share your story to pay it forward.
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Tom, United States (he/him)
“I hope my story makes it clear that time doesn’t “fix it” and people don’t “grow out of” essential qualities about themselves."
onT • 40to50 • he/him
Max, Germany (he/him)
“You are never too old and it's not too late to be who you are.“
onT • 40to50 • he/him
Jesse, United States (he/they/it)
“Recognize the world doesn't know you've went through transition, and it doesn't matter how strangers identify you. Eventually people will start recognizing the man you are on their own."
onT • 40to50 • he/they/it
Andy, United States (he/him)
“It wasn't until I found about trans people on the internet back in the late 90s, that I learned that trans men even existed."
onT • 40to50 • he/him
Ben, United States (he/they)
“I’d tell my younger self not to let people tell me I was a lesbian just because I liked appearing masculine."
onT • 40to50 • he/they
Ethan, United States (he/they)
"I wanted to be my main character, not just write about them."
onT • 40to50 • 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.