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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Miska, Finland (he/him)
“I wish I'd known some of what I know now. I wish I'd been louder about it, more visible, even if it would've gotten me hurt. I wish I'd lived harder."
onT • 20to30 • he/him
Ben, Sweden (he/him)
“The social changes immediately made me feel more confident in who I was, but starting hormones has been life-changing."
onT • 20to30 • he/him
Alex, United Kingdom (he/him)
“There will come a day when you are happy and comfortable in your own skin."
onT • 10to20 • he/him
Luka, Denmark (he/him)
“I'd tell my younger self to think a bit more about the name change. (…) I changed my name legally before I'd even tried out that name properly which I do regret."
onT • 10to20 • he/him
Yancy, Denmark (he/him)
“Transitioning is not linear or a one size fits all."
onT • 10to20 • he/him
Tom, Finland (he/him)
“I knew trans women were a thing, but I didn't know about trans men."
10to20 • he/him
LJ, United Kingdom (he/him)
“I had dysphoria, I just didn't know what it was and thought everyone had these thoughts about their bodies."
onT • 10to20 • he/him
Noah, United Kingdom (Wales) (he/him)
“I know a lot of opinions on underage transition would change if the people who held it met a person like me."
onT • 10to20 • he/him
Jason, United Kingdom (Scotland) (he/him)
“I love the changes I've gotten from T and I'm in a much better mental state now."
onT • 10to20 • he/him
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.