Betty

“I first considered transitioning when I set it as a long-term goal in 2022, it was meant for the upcoming years, but the dysphoria was excruciating, so I chose to transition after having the worst mental breakdown of 2022, and I began taking hormones prescribed by me on September 1st.

Transitioning now is extremely dangerous since not only do I still live with an unaccepting family, but I also go out on a regular basis, therefore I wear clothes three times my size and attempt to hide my medicines as much as possible.

The mental aspect of transitioning was the most challenging for me; after finally accepting myself, it took me months to build up the confidence to transform myself into my true self.

When my family leaves town for the weekend, I avoid traveling with them so that I may be the woman I am and do all the things I enjoy.

I always lock my bedroom door and carry my keys with me so that my family does not enter my room and find my personal belongings. I keep my makeup, perfume, and hair supplies in a concealed drawer, while I keep men’s perfume and a shaving kit on my table.

I used to sneak into my mother’s wardrobe as a child and simply connect with my feminine side; as I’ve grown older, I’ve felt the desire to become my own version of my mother, so I dress up and reflect what’s on the inside into my fashion sense, whether it’s drag or just glam.”

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