It has been over four months since I stopped taking testosterone. At times I find myself hyperaware of it. It … More
Tag: Testosterone
Transitioning with T
Everything In Moderation
There’s a saying I like that goes everything in moderation, including moderation. The saying reminds me not to worry too … More
First Time Trying New Testosterone & IM Injection
A little while back I was worrying about what will happen when I run out of my supply of testosterone. … More
I Love My Titties
My story doesn’t look like the typical narrative in the mainstream for people transitioning. I don’t need surgery. I was … More
Decision Time
We will max out our Colombian tourist visas come June. So we have to head out to another country unless … More
1 Year On Testosterone & Transition Timeline
Success in transitioning isn’t measured by the notion of passing. It is measured in peace of mind. It has been … More
“Control” (a Poem)
I take a dose Twice a day In a world Where I’m scared Someone would Take my life away I … More
3 Months on T
Here is a list of changes I have noticed: The first change I noticed was in my skin, it is … More
Call Me Kei
It happened at the clinic again. This time I was waiting to meet with my new medical social worker for … More
Let’s Talk About Sex
We went to a performance Monday night after my therapy appointment. We had a lot of fun and it was … More
Trying to Make Things Right
When first starting hormone therapy, I wasn’t met with the reaction I idealized in my mind for all the years … More
The Awkward Moment That Never Came
Picture this: two dudes with the same car chumming it up over their beloved vehicles while pumping gas. Only one … More
Birth/Legal Name vs Chosen Name
I had a dream recently someone called me by my birth name at an open mic. I couldn’t get up … More
Coping With Internal Mental Health Shame
This is not a post about external stigma. This is a post about coping with internal shame of behaviors from … More
Why SUAVE?
Acronym aside, I chose the word suave because it has been used as a positive description for masculinity. But it … More
Don’t Believe the Hype: My Transgender Perspective on “Nonbinary”
The term nonbinary has become more used in our culture. California has added it as a third gender option. Yes, … More
There Will Be Blood
So far none of my shots have bled more than a droplet. It’s an injection, so pressure should be applied … More
I Always Felt Different…
(Photo of me as a kid taken by my brother) Coming back to this topic after my earlier post where … More
Sunday Is T day & How I Got Here
(Photo I took of myself today) I was anxious before this injection because last week it hurt pretty bad for … More
Old Photos & Healing Wounds
(Photo I took of a burning photo) Content Warning: sexual trauma| Cleaning out some things the other day, I found … More
A Glimpse Into the Future
(Throwback B&W photo of me in Nov 2013, taken by G or me) I’ve scoured forums and blogs looking for … More