1.5 years since starting HRT. It has been one hell of a year and a half. Everything turned out nothing like I expected, but so much better than I could have ever expected (if that makes any sense). In some ways the binary view of gender made things much simpler: you had a set of expectations for the gender role you were assigned, and you follow them to the best of your ability. As individuals though, we are so much more complicated. We are all a mix of male and female, and possess characteristics of each gender. Our gender is also a very important part of our identity as individuals. When I was born, everyone thought I was a boy, but I felt like a girl. I have felt like a girl my whole life, because the reality is that I am, always was, and always will be a girl. Starting hormones gave my body just the little nudge it needed to have it more accurately reflect my gender.
I really enjoyed writing in this blog, and I hope it has provided some insight for others about the transition process. Even if understanding is not possible, compassion can go a long way towards making everyone feel comfortable with who they are. I am fortunate that I have compassionate friends and family who support me and my decisions. Hopefully one day everyone can be supported and be proud of their identity. This blog was mostly a way to document my transition. Even though I still have a lot to say, I do not feel this is a viable medium for my message anymore. That medium is the world now, going out and experiencing life the way I should have been doing for a long time. Every day I go out and live my life the way I want, I am showing the world what it means to be a trans person. I have a unique perspective and view of the world, and this gives me unique ideas that can contribute to the progression of our society: the human society. It is now time to go out and do that.
I enjoy writing, and I have particularly enjoyed seeing my writing skills develop as I have been working at this blog. I may decide to pursue another writing project at some point, but I don't really have any ideas at the moment. I will continue making my trail running videos at some point as well. There are a lot of other trans folks out there sharing their stories and experiences as well, and there will continue to be more as people feel comfortable sharing. Their stories are varied and unique, just as my story is unique. Just as all of our stories are unique. No story is better or worse than anyone else's, they are just different. Embracing those differences is a remarkable act of love for ourselves and all of humanity. Thank you for sharing this journey with me!
I really enjoyed writing in this blog, and I hope it has provided some insight for others about the transition process. Even if understanding is not possible, compassion can go a long way towards making everyone feel comfortable with who they are. I am fortunate that I have compassionate friends and family who support me and my decisions. Hopefully one day everyone can be supported and be proud of their identity. This blog was mostly a way to document my transition. Even though I still have a lot to say, I do not feel this is a viable medium for my message anymore. That medium is the world now, going out and experiencing life the way I should have been doing for a long time. Every day I go out and live my life the way I want, I am showing the world what it means to be a trans person. I have a unique perspective and view of the world, and this gives me unique ideas that can contribute to the progression of our society: the human society. It is now time to go out and do that.
I enjoy writing, and I have particularly enjoyed seeing my writing skills develop as I have been working at this blog. I may decide to pursue another writing project at some point, but I don't really have any ideas at the moment. I will continue making my trail running videos at some point as well. There are a lot of other trans folks out there sharing their stories and experiences as well, and there will continue to be more as people feel comfortable sharing. Their stories are varied and unique, just as my story is unique. Just as all of our stories are unique. No story is better or worse than anyone else's, they are just different. Embracing those differences is a remarkable act of love for ourselves and all of humanity. Thank you for sharing this journey with me!