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The user's narrative is consistent and detailed over a three-year period, showing a natural evolution in their perspective. They share specific, personal experiences (e.g., 6 years on testosterone, seeking breast reconstruction) and offer empathetic, nuanced advice that aligns with the complex, emotional reality of detransition. The promotion of their social media is typical for someone documenting a personal journey.
About me
I was born female and transitioned to male for six years, including taking testosterone and having top surgery, because I felt pressured to suppress my femininity. During the pandemic, I had a major realization that I could be a masculine female and that I truly wanted to embrace my femininity. I stopped hormones and I'm now pursuing breast reconstruction, which has been a challenging process to find the right surgeon. My body is permanently changed, but I don't regret my journey because it was necessary to reach my current self-acceptance. I hope sharing both my transition and detransition helps others who are questioning.
My detransition story
My whole journey with transition and detransition started from a real place of questioning, but ended up not being the right path for me in the long run. I was born female and I transitioned to male. I was on testosterone for six years and I had top surgery to remove my breasts. For a long time, I really believed I was a man and that this was my true self.
A big reason I transitioned was because I felt a lot of pressure to suppress my femininity. I was worried about what other people would think of me if I was a feminine person. I thought that to be accepted and to be my authentic self, I had to be male. I presented my journey online and even made a documentary about my first year of transition. I think my experience did help some people who were questioning their gender, and I don't think that time was wasted.
But after several years, I got to a point in my masculinity that I didn't like. I realized that I could present my masculinity differently and unapologetically even as a feminine person. The big turning point for me was during the pandemic, when I was alone and really had to ask myself what I wanted, without any outside pressure. I asked myself if I was completely alone, would I want to present myself in a feminine or masculine way? I knew the answer right away: I wanted to be feminine. It felt like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders.
I realized that my transition was real for me at the time and it helped me, but I just don't identify that way anymore. I've been off hormones for a while now, and I’ve started the process of having breast reconstruction surgery. I had to get letters from a therapist and a doctor, just like I did for my top surgery, but this time for reconstruction. The surgeon files the insurance claim under reconstruction. It was frustrating at times finding a surgeon willing to do it; I was left hopeless by a couple of doctors. I looked for someone who works with breast cancer patients and does fat grafting, and I never gave up.
I don't have any serious health complications from testosterone, but I know my body is permanently changed. I don't regret my transition because it was a necessary part of my journey to get to where I am now, which is a place of self-acceptance. I hope that by sharing my story, both my transition and my detransition, I can help other people who are questioning or who are going through a similar change. Both paths are valid.
Here is a timeline of my journey:
| Age | Event |
|---|---|
| 20 | Started identifying as transgender and began social transition. |
| 21 | Started testosterone hormone therapy. |
| 22 | Had top surgery (double mastectomy). |
| 27 | Stopped testosterone after 6 years. Began detransition. |
| 28 | Started the process for breast reconstruction surgery. |
Top Comments by /u/babyboyissa:
I have a documentary on my transition from female to male at ayearintransition.com. I am starting to document a little bit through my Instagram, TikTok and Youtube on my detransition. You can find me on instagram @babyboyespresso and TikTok @babyboyissa. You'll find my YT channel from there :) Hope my journey resonates with some of you!
Yes! That’s exactly what I did. I also had a letter from a therapist and another from a doctor affirming my diagnoses and how this surgery will help. Basically the same thing I did for top surgery but now the other way around. The surgeon files the claim under reconstruction and that can be for whatever.
Your anxiety is getting to you! We’re all human and no one has a rule book to life. There are plenty of women who have had double mastectomies and can’t breast feed. There are plenty of women who are single and have a baby. And so many other outcomes of being pregnant that aren’t ideal. And most end up being fine! Just focus on right now and keep making good choices for you and your baby. Every pregnancy looks different. Also, you’re very aware. There are plenty of people who have babies that don’t even see their selfish behavior. You’re going to be okay. It will be tough but you can make it. You wouldn’t be put in this situation if you couldn’t, you know?
I wouldn’t worry about what others think of you, scars, looks, whatever else is bothering you. It sounds like that person you were with wasn’t for you. You’ll find someone. I would just focus on self love and affirmations and mantras to help you get through each day. Good luck with everything 💗
Yes of course! You wouldn’t have got to the decision to detransition if you didn’t experience your transition to begin with. I got to a point in my masculinity that I realized I didn’t like and also realized I can present my masculinity differently and unapologetically even as a femme person.
Thank you! And yes in the mean time waxing is cheaper and helps ALOT. I would just keep trying to find a surgeon. Preferably someone who works with breast cancer patients and does fat grafting. I was left hopeless by a couple of doctors myself, but never gave up!
I think for a moment I suppressed my femininity and put pressure on myself of thinking of what others would think of me. Until I asked myself if I was completely alone like I am right now (given a pandemic) would I want to present myself feminine or masculine? And I knew the answer right away. It felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders and realized feeling this way now is way better than just continuing my journey because I had a positive experience even though I don’t feel comfortable or identify that way anymore. It was real for me and I know it helped a ton of people come to terms with being transgender. I hope the next chapter of my life also does that for folks, who question or detransition. Both are valid.
Hey there! I actually go in depth on my YouTube channel of reasons why I transitioned and detransitioned! Hope it helps ❤️ YouTube.com/aliaismail. I also talk about things on my Instagram & tiktok @aliaxismail. Everything is in a positive light!
I was on testosterone for 6 years and have been off of hormones for 8 months.