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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Taylor, United States (he/him)
"Don't try to control how others see you, especially early in your journey. Be honest with your most loved ones, but let strangers judge you all they want."
onT • 20to30 • he/him
Eli, United States (he/him)
"I would tell my younger self to stop living for other people and to live for myself."
20to30 • he/him
Ethan, United States (he/they)
"I wanted to be my main character, not just write about them."
onT • 40to50 • he/they
Carson, United States (he/it)
"Embracing my identity right away was such a good decision into becoming someone that I love and trust."
onT • 10to20 • he/it
Alexander, Germany (he/him)
"The path is not easy, but if it is the right path, then it is worth it."
onT • 30to40 • he/him
Alex, United States
"I would tell others: it is a waste of time to manage how others view you; it is out of your control what opinions people have about you."
onT • 10to20 • he/him
Joe, United States
"I remember being super happy when people in public saw me as a boy."
onT • 30to40
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.