Attending conferences has reminded me that I'm not alone in my experience, even though most days, it feels very much so. Seeing myself reflected in other masculine identified individuals has helped me to see the sliding scale of gender expression differently. I've also realized that while not everyone is on the same journey of gender expression as I am, and I can still marvel at appreciate unacknowledged gender bending. Everyone breaks gender roles and seeing those subtle reminders constantly reinforces my identity as a queer transman.
Attending conferences has reminded me that I'm not alone in my experience, even though most days, it feels very much so. Seeing myself reflected in other masculine identified individuals has helped me to see the sliding scale of gender expression differently. I've also realized that while not everyone is on the same journey of gender expression as I am, and I can still marvel at appreciate unacknowledged gender bending. Everyone breaks gender roles and seeing those subtle reminders constantly reinforces my identity as a queer transman.