Hi there, my name is Sophia!

I’m a 22 (23 in 12 days) year-old transgender woman who has been transitioning for four years. I’ve been on hormones for almost three of those, and I actually only went full time this summer.

Why? I have my reasons, mainly being due to unsupportive parents and in general being terrified of how people react and what they might do. I’ve probably been around a block more than some of you kiddies.

As a result, my opinions probably differ from yours.

I’ve dealt with and seen some shit in my life. I’ve lost friends through transition, been shamed by my extended family, and had insults and threats of violence thrown my way. I’m thankful to have never been assaulted, but who knows what might happen in the future.

As such, a lot of tumblr’s opinions regarding trans* issues just drive me up the wall. I think some of these people need a reality check. Not that I’m shaming anyone, of course. Most of tumblr’s trans* community hasn’t been transitioning very long and doesn’t really know what it’s like to feel so rejected.

What I’m saying is, please listen to those of us who have been at this for awhile now. Our opinions might be different from yours, and many times might be at odds with them. Don’t immediately shut us out because our viewpoints differ.

Thank you.