11/12/2024

As I write this, I have been on hrt for about 7 months. During that time, my body has gone through so many changes that have brought me joy. I want to document some of these things so that other can hear the magic of hrt. I've also want to share other affirming moments in my transition, from interactions with strangers to changes I've made in my life. I hope this is helpful for other trans people, anyone questioning their gender, or anyone that wants to know why somebody would go through all this trouble in the first place! I want to continually update this page as I discover new things to love about myself.

Voice Drop

My voice is one of the earliest examples I can remember of my own dysphoria. I remember in second grade hearing a recording of my voice for the first time and hating how high pitched it sounded. It continued to be my biggest point of insecurity for a long time. Even after puberty I hated how much of a "baby voice" I had. Hearing my voice drop for the first time felt like a weight of my shoulders. I love listening to my own voice now. I love feeling the low-pitch vibrations in my throat as I talk. I love being able to sing along with deep voices.

Body Hair

I've grown so much body hair! The bulk of it has been on my legs but it's spread everywhere. I used to hate how patchy the hair on my legs was but now it's so fuzzy! My stomach is another spot it's been growing a lot and I love it so much, I've got an actual happy trail now!

Facial Hair

I got a little stache! It's still not very thick but it's definitely visible. I also have sideburns now but they're thin/patchy enough that I usually shave it. I love that there's enough though that I have to shave! The first time I shaved my face it was itchy & uncomfortable but it feels softer now and I'm really fond of it. I really like being able to pet my own facial hair now it's so comforting. Even just feeling my stubble feels great.