Changing Interactions

Navigating the world as a transgender man

Photo by Javier Allegue Barros on Unsplash

I’m now perceived as male most of the time, both online and in public. Because of this, I have come to realize that I can no longer interact with others in the same way I used to. I’ve had to pause when responding to people and weigh my words, especially if I’m in a position where I either don’t want or shouldn’t out myself.