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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MM, United States (he/they)
“It's never too late to be the person you have always known yourself to be.”
onT • 20to30 • he/they
Nico, Belgium (he/him)
“I would tell myself to lean in, to not be ashamed or embarrassed, and to not avoid exploring gender just to please other people.”
onT • 30to40 • he/him
Alexander, United Kingdom (he/they)
“If I can do this, I’m sure you can. You got this, brother.”
10to20 • he/him
Rory, United States (he/him)
“They will never erase us. Trans people have existed as long as there have been people.”
on T • 10to20 • he/him
Leon, United Kingdom (he/him)
“Gender is a prison but being trans is a gift.”
20to30 • he/him
Wally, Canada (he/him)
“Change is scary. Coming out, in the moment, honestly kind of sucks. […] But once it's died down a bit, after a few days, you'll realize how much freer it is. Calmer.”
10to20 • he/him
Micah, Netherlands (he/him)
“I absolutely do feel I found a piece of a puzzle I never knew was missing, and finding it has made me so incredibly happy.”
50to60 • he/him
Aron, Germany (he/him)
“It's your way. Your journey. And you choose the way and you choose how fast you walk. And you are strong.”
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.