My Journey as a Former Trans Man and Coming to Terms with My Identity

😌I started my social transition as a trans man at 16, initially coming out to my online friends.

🥰Between 18 and 20, I formally transitioned, changed my name, and began demanding male pronouns.

👥I didn't have much exposure to the concept of being transgender in my childhood, but it became clear to me around 16.

💔Years into my transition, I began feeling uncomfortable with the lack of dysphoria and exploring my changing sexuality.

🌈I now identify as a detransitioner, embracing my true identity and navigating the challenges of coming out to my family.

When did you start your transition as a trans man?

—I started my social transition at 16, but my formal transition, including changing my name and demanding male pronouns, began around 18-20.

Did you have any exposure to transgender individuals while growing up?

—I didn't have much exposure to the concept of being transgender in my childhood. It wasn't until I was around 16 that I came across the term and it resonated with my own experiences.

Did you experience any side effects from testosterone?

—In the beginning, I experienced expected changes like voice deepening and facial hair growth. However, later on, I faced challenges such as atrophy and concerns about my hormone levels.

When did you realize that the transition may not be the right path for you?

—Around the age of 23, I began to question and explore my changing sexuality, which gradually led me to question the fit of my transition. This realization took time and self-reflection.

How did it feel to come out as a detransitioner?

—Coming out as a detransitioner is a ongoing process for me. While my initial disclosures to my sisters were positive, I am still working through fears and planning how to share my identity with the rest of my family.

00:00Introduction to my journey as a detransitioner, exploring my transition as a former trans man.

04:30Reflections on my social transition between the ages of 16 and 18, including coming out to online friends and beginning to use male pronouns.

11:30Discovering the term transgender around 16 and reflecting on how it resonated with my childhood experiences.

23:45Exploring the challenges of feeling uncomfortable with the lack of dysphoria and navigating my changing sexuality.

37:15Embracing my identity as a detransitioner and the ongoing process of coming out to my family.