Albert, United States (he/him)

“You’re different, and that’s okay.”

Was there a definitive moment you realized you were trans? How old were you?

19

How soon after did you start to make changes? What were these changes?

At first I identified as gender fluid, then I realized that I preferred to be a male. Soon after I started hrt and saved myself.

Have these changes started to make you feel more comfortable in your life and body?

It made me go from disassociating heavily and being suicidal, to appreciating life and the body I’m growing into.

What would you tell your younger self? Would you do anything differently?

You aren’t a monster.

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

Please don’t be too hard on yourself. You’re different, and that’s okay.

Have the gender-affirming steps you’ve taken impacted your overall happiness and sense of well-being?

Yes.