The process of transitioning from one gender to another is personal, but it can also be challenging, requiring strength, determination, and the ability to challenge stereotypes.
Although societies are becoming more accepting of people who transition, these issues remain taboo in many countries. This makes life difficult for transgender individuals.
Jamie Wilson is a transgender musician whose life serves as inspiration for many people who consider going through what he had gone – transition from female to male.
Wilson, who is a well-known name within the transgender community, not only shares his life story but also photos of himself showing the process of his transition.
“When I came out, people refused to believe I was a man because I had looked feminine for 18 years,” he said.
He started his transition by cutting his hair short and wearing men clothes. Later, he had started testosterone therapy, which takes around one to two years for the results to show. A complete change, however, may require up to five years.
“At first I was scared to come out as transgender because I didn’t give any ‘signs’ as people say.
“I looked and presented very feminine. Not because I wanted to but because I felt pressured to make the people around me happy.”
ing me ‘this is not who you are’ that’s when I realized you are NOT who people think you are…you are who you KNOW you are,” he said.
Wilson’s transition took time, but it also took certain toll, including losing some of his family and friends who didn’t support his decision.
Except for the hormone treatment, some individuals opt for a surgery.
According to UCSF, many of the effects of hormone therapy are reversable if the therapy is stopped. This, however, isn’t the case with the surgeries, which are permanent.
This is why it is of crucial importance to talk to medical professionals about all the risks and get informed about every aspect of the transition process before undergoing one.
Addressing his followers on the social media, Wilson says that “Not everyone has to show ‘signs’ to be transgender. You don’t have to pass a test to prove you’re trans…”
He adds: “And you sure as hell don’t need ANYONE’S approval but your own.”
James Wilson’s transition and his self-confidence are truly remarkable.
