for me one of the best parts of transitioning is knowing I can grow old being myself.
@rainbowtropolis7 сағат бұрын
Hello Finn! I could use a bit of happiness and body neutrality/positivity today, thank you wonderful man! Congratulations on 11 years of chest happiness! 😊 I think you look marvelous, everybody is different and I am right up there with you on the age and weight part of things ☺ I was wondering if that feeling/thought ever goes away of covering up the top when you (or anyone after top surgery) wrap a towel around yourself and think: "Oh, I don't have to do that anymore if I don't want to!"? I'll never regret my top surgery, it was one of the best things I've ever done for myself in general and my mental health. Plus, technically, the practical physical health part if we look at the aspect of having little to no chance of getting breast cancer (if all the tissue is removed). I'm going to say something really weird and corny, but I mean it with all my heart Finn: I'm so happy we exist at the same time on this planet! Your videos have helped me a lot in more ways than I can say, and I'm grateful for you and your work. I'm glad I found you even if we live on other continents! ✨✨✨✨✨ (I still live in northern Minnesota and I hope you to send some warm weather my way! 😄🥶)
@Dobermann89-dr2rc9 сағат бұрын
Wow so chronic illness well Who couldve of guess that wouldve of happened.
@FinnTheInfinncible4 сағат бұрын
I often receive comments suggesting that my chronic illness was caused by my gender transition and surgeries. This is not the case. While surgery, like any medical procedure, carries risks such as infections, and some chronic illnesses (like ME/CFS) can develop following infections, making a direct link between my transition and my chronic illness is an oversimplification. Chronic illnesses, especially conditions like ME/CFS, are known to have complex and multifactorial causes. Research suggests they can be triggered by a combination of genetic predisposition, infections, immune system dysfunction, trauma, and prolonged stress. In my case, there are many other factors that are just as-if not more-likely to have contributed, including past trauma, alcohol and drug abuse, years of undiagnosed and untreated gender dysphoria, and long-term chronic anxiety. It’s important to recognize that chronic illness is rarely caused by a single event. Instead, it often develops from a combination of physical and psychological stressors over time. Reducing it to one cause, such as my transition, ignores the broader, well-documented realities of how these conditions arise.
@Dobermann89-dr2rc23 минут бұрын
@@FinnTheInfinncible Nope it isnt a oversimpl,ification it is reality and you have admitted it yourself had you not done it you would not being living with "chronic illness"
@Dobermann89-dr2rc9 сағат бұрын
The pay off is you get to spread misery and lies, and you have foreign growth and source of infections for the rest of your life. And you do not have Penis or became a man because of such surgery. Reality says no
@Dobermann89-dr2rc9 сағат бұрын
yeah so regret and it will only get worse. So let me pretend I don't regret and keep pushing for others to sterilize themselves and maim their own bodies. You know this surgery effectively is just mutation you do not and never will be a man.
@LiCallan11 сағат бұрын
I call bullshit on my beard growth. I am 4 years on testosterone as an FTM myself, yet I only have like 15 chin hairs and very faint thin sideburns. Unbelievable. Un be fucking lievable. 😡
@CoMorbiditty13 сағат бұрын
Maybe a better choice of music for that strip Finn? 🤣🤣 I liked the slow motion of PIP in the background. Happy 11 years of manliness!!!!
@kathleendillon157214 сағат бұрын
I am bored out of my mind & am going crazy 🤪 after 15 months of this insidious syndrome 😞
@StonerBaer14 сағат бұрын
It's day two of being off of Alcohol. I'm an Alcoholic, and I've been sober from meth for three years. Nothing helped me get sober off of meth but the love of friends. Nothing seemed to help me curb my drinking, and I thought I would die a drunk. And then, I met my Wife. Now, I'm two days free, and I'm sober because if I couldn't do it for myself, I do it for my NB Wife. I want to live a long life with them, and it was Love for my Wife that drives me to get sober. 💙🏳️⚧️
@Jackie-m8i16 сағат бұрын
I'm a queer nerd who (intentionally) misinterprets cisgender in a completely different way, I see cis and I'm like oh yeah that's Euler's formula
@Rose-m1d9d16 сағат бұрын
Missed you, beautiful man x
@FinnTheInfinncible16 сағат бұрын
I've been here! But it's nice to be missed 🤗
@stefaniedecoster277219 сағат бұрын
Eleven years already? I remember the video where you were getting the stitches out of your nips and the way you stood in front of the mirror in awe of your proper chest afterwards! Love you x
@FinnTheInfinncible16 сағат бұрын
Hasn't it flown! That moment feels like yesterday ☺️☺️☺️
@zenstrain664723 сағат бұрын
It’s been 3 and a half years for me and still every time I catch sight of my chest brings euphoria. Those that think we will regret it just can’t understand that the before wasn’t ever us and how can you regret finally being/getting closer to who you are!? One of the best things I’ve ever done for myself and probably saved my life. Thank you for always sharing your story, Finn!
@FinnTheInfinncible16 сағат бұрын
Exactly this, that euphoria still takes my breath away. I'm so glad you get to experience this too. Thank you so much for watching and for sharing 🙏🏳️⚧️🥳☺️
@BryanPike23 сағат бұрын
Now you can just have middle aged chubby man boobs like the rest of us... ;^)
@gailannkimbroughКүн бұрын
My goodness, 11 years? Wow! I'm so happy to see you thriving despite the health issues that you're dealing with. All the best always, dear Finn ❤
@FinnTheInfinncible23 сағат бұрын
Bless you. I appreciate you, your support and your lovely comments so much,.thank you 🙏
@JackTheVultureКүн бұрын
HI finn. I've been watching your videos for a long long time. I started following you around when you first started your phalloplasty journey. I just finally now got top surgery at 31. I had to wait a long time to be able to get it, but when I despaired, and felt like I was wasting my life in a body I hated, I thought of you and your transition, your smile, and how there is plenty of time to be myself and enjoy life in a body that feels like mine. It meant so much to me to see someone like you sharing their experience so selflessly and openly. I want to thank you for that. Your smile always brings me joy. I hope you are doing well. Looking forward to seeing how MY scars age :).
@FinnTheInfinncibleКүн бұрын
My dear friend, your comment has just put the biggest smile on my face. Thank you! How wonderful to know that my vlogs have helped and had that effect for you, that makes me so happy. An absolutely massive congratulations for your top surgery, and for the daily joy you can now at last get to experience,! Much love to you!💜💜
@CoMorbiditty13 сағат бұрын
That's just how I feel now Jack, wasting my life in a body I hate.
@JackTheVulture13 сағат бұрын
@@CoMorbiditty i hope you get where you need to be soon. Its an awful feeling not knowing.
@natashamason3328Күн бұрын
How the year has flown by! Loved Pip swinging his toy around his head in the background of your striptease too 🤣xx
@FinnTheInfinncibleКүн бұрын
Haha! Yeah that was hilarious on top speed as well 😅😅
@connorleedirt5444Күн бұрын
Pretty much the same for me, might have gained a dad bod and a lot of body hair but 6 years later I'm pretty happy with myself and my body. I don't think I'd be alive right now if I hadn't gotten surgery.
@FinnTheInfinncibleКүн бұрын
Exactly this! Bless you my friend!
@trentcoleman8240Күн бұрын
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@FinnTheInfinncible16 сағат бұрын
😊
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@trentcoleman8240Күн бұрын
Always love your content ❤
@FinnTheInfinncibleКүн бұрын
Thank you so much!
@MauraWhite2 күн бұрын
I just got my polar and started using it today. Watching this video has given me hope. It also sounds like I'm talking to myself and its so validating that I'm not alone with all of my crazy symptoms.
@MA-bi2ko3 күн бұрын
5 years later and I’m laughing my ass off🤣 this was so informative and engaging!!
@Juicycroissanwich3 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video! I’m getting my hysto soon and I wanted to know what to expect!
@gpauthor3 күн бұрын
Your narrative is really important Finn❤️
@M.D.montreal5 күн бұрын
I should have seen your video before my decision 😢😢😢😢😢😢
@SmbodyIused2know5 күн бұрын
If anyone calls you a straight woman I’ll laugh my ass off 😂 ❤🏳️⚧️
@leehemmings45916 күн бұрын
You Chris and your furkid are more important than you will ever know🌷🌷🌷
@bizzlex2.06 күн бұрын
i have 1 tattoo on my not dominant arm in the area in marker you show and i don’t want it to end there that’s my only issue 🥲- It’s just 1 at least but still
@MarkPerry-fk1ot7 күн бұрын
hi finn, that is brilliant news, i am just awaiting for my tribunal date, again like yourself lies being told by the dwp, im on standard pip at the moment but got turned down for mobility. ive worked all my life then suffered an angina attack, i had numerous tests and scans. i have now had to retire from work due to ill health. i have severe artheritis in my knees and hips and can now barely walk. the dwp have it in there heads i can walk 200 metres, not a chance, i can barely walk and get out of breath so quick, any help or advice would be very welcome, cheers for now, mark
@ittybawa7 күн бұрын
It's incredible how different you looked and sounded just one week in, wow!
@ittybawa7 күн бұрын
I just discovered your account and found this video after watching your most recent video. It's awesome that you documented your journey from the beginning. Happy for you that you started this journey for yourself.
@Sewingshed8 күн бұрын
Thanks
@FinnTheInfinncible7 күн бұрын
Thank you so very much for your kind appreciation! 💖
@Sewingshed8 күн бұрын
I’ve had my Visible 2.0 for 3 days and am already seeing the benefits. Thanks Finn for this video it’s been super helpful. Enjoy a coffee ❤
@FinnTheInfinncible7 күн бұрын
Ah this makes me so very very happy, I am so glad I could help. I love my visible and it keeps improving my life every day , I hope it's the same for you! Thank you for your kind donations, your appreciation means the world!
@MrsSazJ8 күн бұрын
Thank you for this video :) I'm autistic and was very anxious about my Tribunal, so it was really helpful to hear about what to expect.
@oliverg68648 күн бұрын
Random thought, is it possible you're neurodiverse? I have autism, and idk I just relate a lot to when you talk about your anxiety and stuff. A lot of afab people get misdiagnosed with like, anxiety disorder, or untreatable depression or other things when it's actually adhd/autism. Not saying you have it, just like, a lot of people who are neurodiverse find it explains a lot about their brain 😂 I'm really glad your strategy for the last year has been working better! You seem happier in the new house too :)
@spangled_soul9 күн бұрын
Hey, can someone help me understand how you translate pace points into activities, like how do you know how much pace point each activity costs? Is it just a trial n error thing?
@JoseLuisDias-s4y9 күн бұрын
Luckily I had asked for my review to be recorded ...I should get a copy of what was said soon. Two days ago the consultation took over 2 hours and I'm still reeling from it. The assessor obviously hadn't read what I had written, not even my meds list. Yesterday I got a text saying the report is now in the manager's hands.
@Motorcycle566711 күн бұрын
Chromosomes determine gender not neurons but not political scientists using a neuroscience degree to stand behind their atheist opinion.. of course every single one is an evolutionist too... Sorry but most of you are listening to interdimensional beings.... In your mind
@Moosh20712 күн бұрын
Your more organic style of video are just as wonderful to listen to because you always have a many interesting things to say and share. When your wintering lets you know that the time is right to share the things you've been processing, we'll have more parts of you to love. You are always successful in my eyes lovely, whatever season you are in 💜🙏
@HeiressFayard12 күн бұрын
I want to let you know, I odered the wearable and a membership last night. I was in day 5 of the worst flare of my life and saw this while bingeing through your videos for the first time. Thank you for sharing!
@CharMcgowan-z9q12 күн бұрын
See I don't get how this man is hurting anybody. I think he's a human being too. Gender is something hard too take care of trust me. Its like you could be somebody else and it really takes time to find yourself.
@FinnTheInfinncible12 күн бұрын
I am definitely a human being! Gender and sexuality are complex, and for too many years we haven't been taught the truth of that, and far too many people have been left struggling, feeling like they are "wrong" when they are not. Gay people have always existed, trans people have always existed, we should be celebrating the beautiful diversity of human existence, not trying to squash it and get rid of it!
@amyayars-evans466613 күн бұрын
You beautiful man. I love how you have moved into acceptance of your life being your life!! You always make the most of your moments from my perspective. I hope one day I can visit you.
@FinnTheInfinncible12 күн бұрын
Buddy I would love that so very much!
@debb1234513 күн бұрын
Yes to intentions and not resolutions! I have moderate ME and am so glad to have found your channel. Thank you for the energy you put into this channel and helping us all feel a bit less alone!
@Sewingshed14 күн бұрын
Thanks
@FinnTheInfinncible13 күн бұрын
Oh my goodness thank you so very very much!!! You are so kind
@rainbowtropolis14 күн бұрын
Hello Finn! Great to see you! Happy New Year 🥳 I absolutely LOVE your tee shirt 😍 I'm with Pip, I'm going to nap the next 4 years away, I'm not saying why. 🫣 I made a resolution a long time ago that I wouldn't make any more resolutions, it's the only one I've kept! 😅 My body and mind don't know or care that it's a new year. I just take care of things as they need to be. I've been working on accepting my medical issues and mentally working on acceptance of said issues in therapy. We definitely need to be more kind to yourselves for things like medical stuff that's "out of our control", find ways to work around what we need and want to do, and what our bodies will let us do and not do. I always love your content, support, and stories no matter when and what you share! I greatly appreciate the "not forced for the algorithm" feeling of your channel as well. I think it's even more relatable in my opinion because it's genuine, and shows me that I don't have to be trying to force my way through my own problems like I used to either. I ran away so long but my problems were always there. I stopped and they all caught up with me as well as my age! I'm tired of running, I wanted to face my issues and see if I could get them worked out so I can move on with a better understanding of my inner workings. (insert meditative sounds here) I just realized you made this video on the 20th, and the 19th was my 9 year manniversary! Wow, time flew by! I found your channel when I was looking for information and support, and being you're closer to my age with chronic illness and mental health struggles, you've been my inadvertent mentor from afar ☺ I'm always grateful that you've decided to share your journey so others out there can learn from it, and I wish you all the best, and I'm still looking for the magic wand that makes us all better hehe! Much love from Minnesota! It was -30F here last week with -50 wind chill! Too cold to snow! 🥶🥶🥶 Give Pip lots of subscriber pettings, and hello to Chris as well of course!
@GoblinoAlaMode14 күн бұрын
This is a very helpful video! Me and my partner are both trans men and he wants a hysterectomy and I’m not sure if I want to have a baby of my own or get one too (depends on the day really). We plan on adopting no matter what but it’s good to know what the experience of post op could look like! I plan on spoiling my partner as he recovers, it will be so nice to see him happy and feeling himself.
@leeschnitz978214 күн бұрын
As a cis female, I don't see the need for bottom surgery. I think Buck Angel is absolutely gorgeous and I see him as a man even though I know what he's got downstairs. He had very severe dysphoria too.
@FinnTheInfinncible13 күн бұрын
With all due respect, the reason you don't see the need for bottom surgery is because you are a cis female. What I mean by that, is that nobody could ever fully understand how it feels and why we make the decisions we make, unless they were trans themselves. Deciding whether or not to have lower surgery is a hugely individual and complex decision. It's much less about what others see us as and far more about how we see and feel about ourselves. Some people would love to have surgery but can't access it due to financial or medical reasons. Some people just don't want it because they don't feel the need. Whatever the reason, Buck Angel is just one trans man and absolutely does not represent all trans people's incredibly varied experiences and situations
@leeschnitz978213 күн бұрын
@@FinnTheInfinncible No, I totally do understand how bad gender dysphoria is and although I'm conservative I believe people who have it, should be helped. I've heard Buck and Blaire and a few others talk about just how bad it is. I just don't think living with long time health problems is worth it, you're still pretty young, wait till you get older and have additional problems. Good luck to you though.
@The_ATARI_King14 күн бұрын
This guy loves it. Nothing wrong with being gay Nothing wrong with being trans But for people thst are neither it is interesting if the body isnt right... Does the head agree. I want my woman to be a woman , not a woman with a cock. Its quite simple mate By the way you are gay. ... But its ok....as you say
@sarawarner372714 күн бұрын
Finn, I totally agree with the anxiety and M.E. My anxiety has grown hugely, affecting my illness and those around me too. Wintering is a huge part of my life at the minute and my intentions are similar, learning to accept me for who I am now, be kinder to myself be a more authentic me, create a healthy belief and positive routine for myself, maybe even find energy for some therapy or social group too once every few weeks/month. I am grateful for the Me/ Long covid groups online in leading me to Alexandra Albertz a coach who has helped me get this far, as have you Finn. Bring it on 2025, we can do this together 😊
@FinnTheInfinncible11 күн бұрын
Bless your heart. Yes, chronic anxiety and stress really do play a part in affecting our bodies and its so important that we find ways to minimise it as much as we can to help us manage our ME. Its not easy. My anxiety has a mind of its own and I can't just turn it off, so some days there is little I can do expect stay in, self soothe and practice lots of self kindness. Im so grateful to have learned about the concept of Wintering as I am now really excited to fully engage with the process this year and make resting an active process, where I just go with the flow at any moment and do whatever my body and mind needs and calls for. Being slow and resting doesn't have to be this sad passive thing, it really can be a joyful choice, to do something our body clearly needs. That of course doesnt mean it isnt sad and unfair that we have these conditions, grieving needs to be done, but I believe that there s much growth and learning in this slow inward phase and Im exciyed for the year ahead! Im wishing you all the luck with yours!