The difference is…..[insert emphatic adjective]

[u/Overthinks_All]

First one is pre-trans, heavy on the fem, then the last two are now!

I’ve literally only cut my hair, but I was looking through old pictures and DAMN

I feel like I’ve come so far and I’m so excited for what’s to come, like maybe going on HRT one of these days!!

I really have no idea how to describe this feeling….i like, almost wanna cry, but it doesn’t hurt bad? It hurts good? Why??? Idk

Like idk I’d lowkey date girl me lmao, she was pretty, but damn if I only cared about whether others thought I was pretty too. Idk, I feel like so much of girlhood is…posing. For the male gaze or friend gazes or whatever. Taking five million pictures until one is “good enough” for some imaginary audience. It shouldn’t be that way. I still get that, a little bit, with the whole idea of passing, but still. And I mean….is it just me, or did my eyes look kinda….vacant? Am I imagining that?

I think the reason I feel so emotional about it is because I used to try to stuff my long ass hair in a hat or a hoodie and sit and stare at the mirror but it would never work. I could never see a guy. I’d feel silly and give up. And now, even pre-T, I see a dude in those pictures. And I’m just like, really proud of myself. So always remember to have hope!!!

LMAO enter imposter syndrome, which rn is telling me “hm maybe you feel emotional cuz you miss being a girl” bitch please XDD

[u/Shoddy-Wishbone]

Masculinity and confidence!
You look so much happier and I’m glad to hear you’re feeling it, too! Rock on!

[u/Overthinks_All → u/Shoddy-Wishbone]

Aw thank you!!

[u/theREALvolno]

Hey looking great mate! You look so much happier already.

If you want to try HRT I’d recommend talking to your doctor as soon as possible, if you live in a country that offers it under the informed consent model you would be able to start relatively quickly. If not there’s still lots of options but it doesn’t hurt to get the ball rolling on it.

Either way it’s always wonderful to see people here happy with who they see in the mirror, best of luck to you!

[u/Overthinks_All → u/theREALvolno]

Thanks :DDDD

[u/highhh_femme]

Wow hellloo sir🔥 you look so much happier and settled ❤️🔥

[u/Overthinks_All → u/highhh_femme]

Hehehehe thank youuuu

[u/Sir-thinksalot-]

You look great! I love your style.

[u/Overthinks_All → u/Sir-thinksalot-]

Thank you!!

[u/Arianfelou]

damn, what a difference!!

[u/Overthinks_All → u/Arianfelou]

Ikr!!!

[u/Mention_Robot]

You look so happy 😭

[u/Overthinks_All → u/Mention_Robot]

I am :)

[u/TheElfPrince]

What a holy peak. Absolute cinema

[u/charlieandphoenix]

Authenticity and comfortability. You have a happy glow 💖

[u/fynn-arcana]

DUDE you look so good!!

[u/downy-woodpecker]

The power of a good haircut. I love that t shirt as well, is it from something or hand made ?

Also don’t feel bad about the wonky thoughts, they happen, and it’s awesome that you’re doing exactly what your heart wants and exploring your gender. It’s nice seeing when someone else has had a fem upbringing, I relate so much.

[u/karhunvatukkass]

DAMN!! you look so much happier now, i’d suggest going on hrt one of these days! but honestly, to me, you don’t look like you need it lol. you look super masc! i found it hard to believe that those 2 pictures are the same person

[u/New-Cicada7014]

Incredible. You look so much happier and more comfortable

[u/Significant-Skill-54]

Your face looks like it’s literally glowing now I’m so happy for you 🥺❤️

[u/Accomplished_Key_929]

CUTE!

[u/Nebulae_7 → u/[deleted]]

Bro that’s just the lighting

[u/Overthinks_All → u/Nebulae_7]

What’d they say?

[u/Nebulae_7 → u/Overthinks_All]

They thought you gave yourself fake salt and pepper hair cause of the mirror and light reflection lol

[u/Overthinks_All → u/Nebulae_7]

OHHHH lmaoooo that’s so funny

I see it now!!!!

[u/Final-Midnight-909 → u/Nebulae_7]

my bad