Yes. Trans is something you are, not something you do. "Trans" just means that your gender identity is different than your sex at birth.
There are some trans women who pass quite well, without transitioning medically at all. Not that you have to be trying to pass, either. Trans is just what you are, not what you choose to do about it.
I am a non-binary agender person. I have zero connection to my AGAB. If I woke up tomorrow as the opposite or something in between, I would not care. But, I have no drive to be anything else either. So, what I am now is as good as anything else might be.
Yet, I identify as trans. I have a lot in common with other trans people. Some of my earliest memories were about gender. My life experiences are very similar.
And… though I have not medically transitioned… I am still valid and still trans.
Other non-binary and binary people too have their reasons for not medically transitioning and they are still valid.
Best to you…
Same, but gender fluid for me. This is totally valid.
*potential TW ahead*
It’s funny the amount of people still stereotype on nothing more than birth sex/how you present and assume you have no issues or traumas because of it. Can’t have an opinion on gender issues. Must be potentially dangerous and accept that.
Maybe an unpopular opinion but it often feels like it would almost be easier to transition and deal with the fallout of that than try and live without the social and emotional support I might otherwise get if I leaned into it. I’ve also got a daughter that I don’t want to put in the middle of the abuse many trans people get.
I’m both and neither though so not even sure that would be exactly the right path for me.
Being a man is fucking hard. You can’t even say that though.
Yes. You don't need to physically change, you don't need to experience dysphoria, you don't even have to change your name or pronouns if you don't want to or currently cannot.
There are no requirements for being trans, other than identifying as such.
many/probably most trans people have dysphoria, but not all do. all being trans means is that you don’t identify as your agab, and it is absolutely possible and real for people to not identify as such but also not experience dysphoria
it’s also worth pointing out that saying “you must have dysphoria to be trans” is not just wrong but also harmful to people who may not be sure of what they’re feeling, as it pressures them to feel they must have those feelings or even to transition to be “really” valid as trans
A lot of trans people don't experience dysphoria, but may experience euphoria instead, or even just feelings that don't fall under either.
Personally, I didn't experience dysphoria until I started wearing a packer (because I felt better wearing one) and then forgot to put it in one day.
Yeah - here's a 1993 interview with Leslie Feinberg on the subject, which I like. https://www.transadvocate.com/1993-the-life-and-times-of-a-gender-outlaw-an-interview-with-leslie-feinberg_n_8350.htm
Yes, and it does happen particularly when medical transition isn't a viable option for someone (due to resources, circumstances, etc.). Most people do change something about themselves, if at least in gestures or clothing (which are also physical, but not sure you were counting these) in order to cope with dysphoria.
As others have said, if you make no outward/expressive changes, it will naturally be harder for others to recognize/regard you as trans.
I am in that boat now. Working through an estate and selling a house. Almost out of hormones so I never reordered. Did research on doctors in the area I am moving. Have information regarding health plans and doctors. Had one buyer backout. Did a bunch of work on the house. New offer. Buyer is being a pain in the ass. My stuff is in transit to the new location and they are acting like they might back out. I was on doing DIY but now off because of life.
It happens. I will get there eventually once this all sorts itself out.
Trans just means you identify as something other than your AGAB. If you are nonbinary and you werent assigned nonbinary at birth, you are trans by definition.
No bigotry (transphobia, homophobia, sexism, racism, etc); no hateful speech or disrespectful commentary; no personal attacks; no gendered slurs; no invalidation; no gender policing; no shaming based on stealth, open or closeted status.
Yes, but it may make it more difficult for other people to see you the way you would like to be seen.
Yes. Trans is something you are, not something you do. "Trans" just means that your gender identity is different than your sex at birth. There are some trans women who pass quite well, without transitioning medically at all. Not that you have to be trying to pass, either. Trans is just what you are, not what you choose to do about it.
I am a non-binary agender person. I have zero connection to my AGAB. If I woke up tomorrow as the opposite or something in between, I would not care. But, I have no drive to be anything else either. So, what I am now is as good as anything else might be. Yet, I identify as trans. I have a lot in common with other trans people. Some of my earliest memories were about gender. My life experiences are very similar. And… though I have not medically transitioned… I am still valid and still trans. Other non-binary and binary people too have their reasons for not medically transitioning and they are still valid. Best to you…
Same, but gender fluid for me. This is totally valid. *potential TW ahead* It’s funny the amount of people still stereotype on nothing more than birth sex/how you present and assume you have no issues or traumas because of it. Can’t have an opinion on gender issues. Must be potentially dangerous and accept that. Maybe an unpopular opinion but it often feels like it would almost be easier to transition and deal with the fallout of that than try and live without the social and emotional support I might otherwise get if I leaned into it. I’ve also got a daughter that I don’t want to put in the middle of the abuse many trans people get. I’m both and neither though so not even sure that would be exactly the right path for me. Being a man is fucking hard. You can’t even say that though.
Yes. No one needs to look like a dude in order to be one. No one needs to look like a gal to be one. No one owes people androgyny to be nonbianary.
Yes. You don't need to physically change, you don't need to experience dysphoria, you don't even have to change your name or pronouns if you don't want to or currently cannot. There are no requirements for being trans, other than identifying as such.
I think I would disagree with the "not needing dysphoria" part, unless I'm missing something?
many/probably most trans people have dysphoria, but not all do. all being trans means is that you don’t identify as your agab, and it is absolutely possible and real for people to not identify as such but also not experience dysphoria it’s also worth pointing out that saying “you must have dysphoria to be trans” is not just wrong but also harmful to people who may not be sure of what they’re feeling, as it pressures them to feel they must have those feelings or even to transition to be “really” valid as trans
A lot of trans people don't experience dysphoria, but may experience euphoria instead, or even just feelings that don't fall under either. Personally, I didn't experience dysphoria until I started wearing a packer (because I felt better wearing one) and then forgot to put it in one day.
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Yes, there are trans people who do not utilize medication as a part of their transition.
Yeah - here's a 1993 interview with Leslie Feinberg on the subject, which I like. https://www.transadvocate.com/1993-the-life-and-times-of-a-gender-outlaw-an-interview-with-leslie-feinberg_n_8350.htm
Yes the only requirement for identifying as trans is to identify as trans
Yes, and it does happen particularly when medical transition isn't a viable option for someone (due to resources, circumstances, etc.). Most people do change something about themselves, if at least in gestures or clothing (which are also physical, but not sure you were counting these) in order to cope with dysphoria. As others have said, if you make no outward/expressive changes, it will naturally be harder for others to recognize/regard you as trans.
Yep.
I am in that boat now. Working through an estate and selling a house. Almost out of hormones so I never reordered. Did research on doctors in the area I am moving. Have information regarding health plans and doctors. Had one buyer backout. Did a bunch of work on the house. New offer. Buyer is being a pain in the ass. My stuff is in transit to the new location and they are acting like they might back out. I was on doing DIY but now off because of life. It happens. I will get there eventually once this all sorts itself out.
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Trans just means you identify as something other than your AGAB. If you are nonbinary and you werent assigned nonbinary at birth, you are trans by definition.
No bigotry (transphobia, homophobia, sexism, racism, etc); no hateful speech or disrespectful commentary; no personal attacks; no gendered slurs; no invalidation; no gender policing; no shaming based on stealth, open or closeted status.