Non-Masculine Transmale
I'm a trans-male
but I'm not always very masculine.
I still like fluffy things and plushies.
I like skinny jeans and often still wear women's jeans.
I wear eyeliner and nail polish.
I laugh at stupid things and get easily excited.
But I still feel Iike should be biological male.
Just I guess, not the most masculine of men.
Yet I feel like I have to go to the extreme of masculinity in order for my trans- status to be accepted and that's heart breaking for me.
Aren't I still valid?
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I think youre cute sooo
I really relate to feeling like I have to be hyper masculine in order to be seen as male. I'm slowly learning that I define what male is for me. Nonetheless, it's still a very difficult position to be in.
If you identify as male - that is what/who you are...no need to impress that upon anyone. I was born and raised as a male...but my body doesn't fit my mind, so I am transitioning. The social norm for my entire life was to act masculine, so now I have to reteach myself how I should be acting if I don't want to make myself look out of place; kind of what you are describing. I guess that is why it is called a transition. At the end of the day, we still are who we are. Once your mind and body match up and you are happy, be/act however you feel happiest. Isn't that what it's all about anyway? Good luck with your transition and never feel as though you need to be validated by anyone! :)