began physically transitioning in December 2015 and have now been on Testosterone for 6 months. The changes that hormone replacement therapy have brought to my body and mind have been a blessing. I finally feel a rightness that was missing before as I see my body slowly become more aligned with who I know I am inside.

I have been especially fortunate to have a family that supports me in my transition and friends who are supportive and happy for me as I make this journey.

In addition to HRT, I have also completed changing my name and gender legally. It is a huge relief to finally be called the name that I named myself as a child. The next step in my journey is Top Surgery.

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