14 People Who Changed Their Gender and Proved It’s the Inner State That Matters Most

Some people are born in bodies that don’t reflect who they truly are. Their gender identity doesn’t match the sex assigned to them at birth. Thankfully, modern medicine, through hormone therapy and surgery, offers ways to align the body with one’s true identity.

We’ve gathered 14 inspiring individuals who have begun their journey toward living as their authentic selves. We admire their strength, courage, and commitment every step of the way.

A gap of a single year

”Four years ago today, this photo showed up in my memories. I had lived 32 years in a body that didn’t feel like home

Celebrating 3 full years as my true self today!

Formal fit glow-up: 2015 vs 2021!

Eyeliner’s way easier to handle than camouflage paint!

1.7 years into hormone therapy, and I’ve never felt more myself!

The estrogen goddess is finally blessing me!

Started transitioning at 28

Stumbled on an old photo at my parents’—17 vs 34… wild!

What a journey — 26 vs 30!

Four years on hormones—this is the result!

2012 me vs 2021 me. 2 months into hormone therapy—what a shift already!

From summer 2020 to winter 2021 — what a journey!

It’s official — my name is Kate!

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