I’m 5 years on testosterone today. Five years ago my partner and I woke up at the crack of daw

I’m 5 years on testosterone today. Five years ago my partner and I woke up at the crack of dawn, took a two hour ferry, traveled a couple more hours on a bus, and finally arrived at my first endocrinologist appointment. I had been waiting years for the day I would finally get to the see the doctor who had the power to give my testosterone. I didn’t know I would my first shot that day and when he told me I asked for clarification at least twice. When the doctor injected that first dose, I knew my life was changing for the better. I had been waiting desperately and grown increasingly impatient. Over the past five years, a lot has changed. I’ve grown from an 18 year old kid to a young adult. I’ve gone to university and grad school, moved many times, lived abroad, worked many jobs, got engaged, and more. Testosterone enabled me to do those things because it allowed me to live my life confidently and comfortably. It hasn’t always been easy. There were growing pains (literally and figuratively), the months of being an irritable teenager again were especially hard. There were many times that I felt frustrated by the lack of changes or felt frustrated by the increased acne or weight gain. Going through puberty is never fun. Going through it a second time can be really hard. Despite the difficult aspects, despite the frustrations, it’s always been worth it. I was meant to have a testosterone dominated system. Having one has given me a sense of comfort and confidence I never possessed and never thought I would be able to have. Photo 1: Pre-Transition, age 15 Photo 2: 2 years on Testosterone, age 20 Photo 3: 5 years on Testosterone, age 23 (still like wearing leather) *Also prepare yourself for several more, 5-years-on-T related posts today  -- source link

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