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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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
Remi, Netherlands (he/him)
“The feeling of recognising yourself in the mirror is insane.”
onT • 30to40 • he/him
Anon Guy, United States (he/him)
“It does get better, but you have to seize life by the throat and make it better.”
onT • 10to20 • he/him
Hugh, Canada (he/him)
“It’s better to be ignored for who you are than loved for what you are not.“
onT • 20to30 • he/him
Cris, United States (he/him)
“I would tell my younger self that there's nothing wrong with you, you're not a freak, you're just trans.“
onT • 20to30 • 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.