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.
Browse 170+ transition stories that resonate with you
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Skyler, United Kingdom (she/they)
“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 • she/they
Jordan, United Kingdom (he/him)
“It's okay to be 'just' a trans man."
onT • 10to20 • he/him
Miguel, Brazil (he/him)
“I couldn't picture myself in a future as a woman."
10to20 • he/him
Reid, United States (he/him)
“Transitioning has made me feel awake, alive, and confident. I love being a man."
onT • 10to20 • he/him
Markas, Lithuania (he/him)
“You will make your own family, and you will be loved (platonic or romantic)."
10to20 • he/him
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
Elliot, Finland (he/him)
“Just be the guy you’ve always been, not the guy the world wants you to be."
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.