Think you're trans but aren't sure?

That's ok. You don't need to figure out your specific identity & transition plan before starting. You'll change those as you go along anyways. Just figure out what direction feels best & take one step. Then again. And again. Till you're happy.
I talk to a lot of people who are worried about starting transition because while they know they are not cis, they are not 100% sure who they are. What they want.

Don't let that stop you. You get to reorient yourself along the way. You'll keep discovering things about yourself.
All you need for now, is to find something, some step, that feels right. You can decide on the next one once you get there & have had time to adjust. Keep doing this until you get to a place where you don't really want to leave. You can figure out what to call that identity then.
We all change during transition. And when we change, our perspective changes. Our needs and wants change. The way we experience things. So of course things like transition goals, identities, pronouns and sexuality will change a bit as well. That's part of the process.
I started with "non-binary somewhere in between" went to "nah just woman" and ended up at "non-binary but not in between. Just neither" and I would not have arrived where I am today without the stop at "binary woman". It wasn't a mistake, it was part of my journey.
So take your time. Take it one step at a time. Don't worry too much about things far down the line.

You'll find strength along the way you never new you had. You'll find joy like never before. Even if it's painful & scary. Be kind to yourself. What you are doing is hard.
You can follow @im_just_laur.
Tip: mention @twtextapp on a Twitter thread with the keyword “unroll” to get a link to it.

Latest Threads Unrolled: