Susan's Place Transgender Resources

I'm AFAB and recently I've been stuck on what my gender should be. I never really put it into question until about a year ago, where I realized maybe living life as a guy would be pretty cool. I remember feeling so sure about this, but now, for some reason, I'm really starting to doubt myself.

I really don't like looking at pictures of female anatomy. I guess I'm lucky to have a body that isn't as curvy as the pictures I see. I don't really like looking at male bodies either, though, but that's probably because most of them are super muscular bodies, which I don't want. Also, is it normal for a girl to want to have a body that's like the pictures I've seen of female anatomy?

I've realized that I actually kind of like how my breasts feel when I'm wearing clothes, but not so much when I'm naked. Since I've grown breasts in the first place, I forgot how it feels to have a flat chest, and I've never been given the chance to experiment with my gender thanks to my oh-so-supportive parents. I tried binding my breasts with duck tape, but it didn't even make much of a difference because of how big my breasts are.

I also don't mind being referred to as a female so much, but I remember hating it when my mother called me a woman or a young lady. It seems like my opinions towards being called these things have died down somehow.

TL;DR I have no idea what the hell to do.

Welcome to Susan's Place. You will be the only one who can answer the question of what to do but we might be able to help. I suspect you are familiar with the term transsexual which is what I was. I wanted the complete body of a woman and needed surgery to obtain it. You may fall into the non binary which means some where between male and female. In that area, pretty much anything goes and it's about finding the mix that makes you comfortable. I am going to give you some links that you can use to explore your self but you should consider seeing a gender therapist. The first link is our WIKI  (https://www.susans.org/wiki/Transgender) where you will learn what transgender consist of. The second link a is  "the transition channel"  (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfO3B57E6NpIn-KsVjvmLLw)  and is a bit more transsexual in nature but still may help you understand yourself. Feel free to post any questions for me in this thread.

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InsomniacSam,

Welcome to the site.

I agree with Dena. I think a therapist might help you work through the maze of questions you must be experiencing. They are there to help guide you through that maze. Not to give a firm answer but help you explore the questions so you can make a logical and emotionally stable conclusion.

Doubts are always normal.

There are some members who may be closer to your age that can help you with similar (or even dissimilar) experiences. I hope you find what you are looking for.

With warmth,

Joanna

Hello and welcome  :)

Here are a few ressources that could help you with accepting and explaining:

https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,208438.msg1847638.html#msg1847638


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