Our Deepest Insecurities Being Trans

[@kimmidoll123]

I will NEVER understand people who hurt/hate people who are just being who they are when it doesn't affect them in the slightest.

[@carolinacupit5514]

+blunt no, but he hurt other people. who exactly are trans people hurting?

[@bluntballoons1756]

Caitlyn Jenner hurt someone in a car crash.

[@amishasweetie]

blunt Caitlyn Jenner is not every trans person ever.

[@bluntballoons1756]

He was a woman at the time lmaoo. Trans people aren't angels lol. They can hurt people.

[@amishasweetie]

Exactly! Trans people can hurt people, just like non trans people... they shouldn't be treated any different. I think kimmidoll123 was just trying to say that hurting people just because they are trans is ignorant. The fact that they are trans shouldn't be a reason to hurt them.

[@TimeWizard727]

As a trans person, these videos help me SO SO much. Especially in really bad days in my transition. Its so nice to be able to hear older trans people who have been on the other side talk about loving themselves now and know, I can one day be there too. Thank you buzzfeed, and to the lovely trans people in these videos. And to all the people in the comments being supportive, and positive: truly, THANK YOU. It helps you go from thinking the world hates you and is out to harm you to have a blossom, if small, of hope in your chest as you slowly get to watch the world change. That's such a difference.

[@TimeWizard727]

+Lizzie Smith Thank you so much! I am just about to start hormone treatment in about 2 weeks :) Your support means the world. 😌

[@Preciousrandogoods]

+Lance Morgue i am still trying to get my mom to start me on the treatments, but she is not very happy about that.... she keeps getting upset at me everytime i ask her. do you have any advice? how much does it cost to start hormone treatment?

[@TimeWizard727]

Ammal Ismail FTM ^^

[@TimeWizard727]

Jesse Lavoie It's different for everywhere in the world unfortunately. Call your health insurance, if you have some, and see if they cover it where you are. Some do, some don't. From what I've heard, vials of testosterone aren't too expensive, but idk if you are starting T or E! Best of luck to you.

[@lordvisserys9187]

I agree

[@whoops9010]

I'm trans and my biggest insecurity is that I'm not masculine enough to trans or i'm not sporty enough to be a guy. Edit-since this post I've come out to my parents (not supportive) and now my biggest insecurity is that I'll never be accepted

[@matthewpritchard2173]

I'm the same (yo phandom)

[@miaracer3549]

I haven't started yet but I'm really looking forward to going full time and just feeling good in a public setting or at work. BTW your profile pick is great. your totally a dude. have a great day!

[@LB-ou8wt]

+Oliver Is Trash It's hard to get over the appearance of masculinity, but just so you know, I know just as many guys who are not sporty than those who are. Don't worry about it.

[@miaracer3549]

+AverageMemes You seem angry? ..... Need a hug from a trans woman? Poor baby. ....

[@mushroomking987]

AverageMemes WOW UR SO BRAVE OMGGGG IMAGINE YOU TELLING SOMEONE WHO DOESN'T HAVE SUPPORT TO KILL THEMSELVES SOOOO WONDERFUL

[@sisicreative5306]

It's so frustrating that most of those insecurities, almost all of them actually, are made by society and other people...

[@ImAfemaleNoob2]

The bathroom I can understand because they're a PUBLIC bathroom and they're disgusting. Public bathrooms not trans people.

[@chefqueef8979]

It's so fustrating that I can't eat a sandwich without spilling jelly on my shirt

[@れなん-v2k]

Pink Guy ey b0ss

[@sisicreative5306]

Pink Guy stay strong

[@sisicreative5306]

hatlesspuma swagmaster society does both good and bad, and I'm in a position where I do accept that, but still I hate seeing people actually suffer because of us and our communities. I think that saying "it's not society" when this time most of it clearly is society, just means we have an excuse to not try and do better for those people who could have been your family or closest friends. I think that we should take the responsibility, even if we're not really comfortable with that, because those people deserve better. I'm not just saying this because I want to complain or blame other people, but I actually think that through education and awareness we CAN make this world better for trans or even the entire LGBT community. I also think change is already starting to happen- and that's just awesome!

[@maxofamerica]

The woman in the pink is beautiful!

[@bestgreatestman]

man*

[@MissAwesomeAlien]

Aladdin Mifalani *woman

[@bestgreatestman]

Eilidh Miller man*

[@katiechessell3954]

Woman*

[@francescamccann6408]

+Aladdin Mifalani please respect people around you mate, for your sake and everyone else

[@poeticpotato]

As a trans person, my biggest insecurity is probably... just generally my ability to "pass". Specifically about my voice, and my gender expression. I make no attempt to deepen my voice. I'm not comfortable doing that, nor am I comfortable wearing the most 'masculine' clothing. I would much rather wear clothes I find attractive, and sometimes that means I shop in the "girls" section. (Not all the time, considering I'm also a fan of jeans with pockets ahaha) I also dye my hair, which most consider a feminine thing to do. So to most, I look like a girl with short hair. But I have no problem correcting people when they misgender me. I may be feminine, but that doesn't always mean female.

[@mariniikk]

+Ainhoa L i hope u get accepted more as time goes on and u won't have to be as insecure about ur insecurities :)

[@milly4920]

Just be and do what ever you want and feel like doing. If it's your choice then it's the best! everyone has insecurities no matter the gender. Best of luck to you!

[@TigerPrawn_]

PoeticPotato I hate that there's there's this need to 'pass', there should be an expectation to look 'trans enough' you are what you are and people cannot tell you what you're not.

[@rosedalinevaletine6931]

I respect you sooooo much. I respect everyone to a degree, but you're the kind of trans individuals that I respect. You're not feeding into the gender roles. You're being you! You don't mind wearing what you want instead of" passing" cause I feel like you know who you are and comfortable in your own skin and know who you are. I'm gender neutral and it feeds my spirit when I encounter (virtually and too) individuals who don't try to fit into a box just cause society says so! You're you, and YOU know who you are. Please continue in changing for the better. Don't ever feel pressured to change just to fit. Keep on being you, and living an honest, kind, good life.

[@rosedalinevaletine6931]

+rosedaline valetine

[@josephquinto5812]

I'm straight but love everybody. Why is that so wrong to just love people that are different?

[@couch_philosoph3325]

i dont understand that either... everybody wants just to be accepted and be allowed to love or to be what makes them happy... they will not hurt anybody

[@jens1631]

+Rafaela Scheiwiller People just don't want to change, they are so set in their ways if not accepting people for who they are that the don't want to think of someone born a different gender. Even though I am cis gendered and biologically in every way female, I have a very deep voice and a hormonal problem where I look almost male so I get misgendered a lot or people think I'm Trans and can act aggressive towards me. Even if it's a mistake at the airport or an actual insult it is very hurtful. People just don't see what another sees and can intentionally or unite nationally be hurtful.

[@jens1631]

+Jen Schwartz (WarriorPuppy) *unintentionally

[@couch_philosoph3325]

Jen Schwartz i am really sorry to hear that :/ i am not trans and i really do look like a female, however, i am half a man on the inside due to gernder roles (i do stuff that is seen as boystuff, have more male friends and so on). people also called me lesbian (not that being lesbian is bad) just because i dont act typically female... i just dont understand why people associate certain behaviors or looks with masculine or female... the same goes with trans people, people just have too many prejudices about them

[@couch_philosoph3325]

Jen Schwartz but i do wish you the best and you are great even if you dont have what society sees as "female looks". i feel bad, because people are rude to you just for being different. but i do believe that in maybe 200 years society will have changed (if we didnt destroy the planet so far). but for now, just dont let people let you feel bad about yourself just because your special. youre great! :D

[@sweetteenage8072]

why is a random video on internet more supportive than my whole family :(

[@couch_philosoph3325]

i feel really sorry for you :/ but i am sure that youll find other people who will support you and maybe your family just need a bit of time. stay in there, im sure it will get better! youre a great person and never let people tell you something different :D

[@ImAfemaleNoob2]

If they don't want to support you for being who you are, then they are not your family. Now if your doing something like drugs, then you should expect it. Not saying you do that sort of thing.

[@none4530]

I'm so sorry that your family isn't accepting. Hopefully time will heal them, and they'll become mire accepting and realize this is who you are. ❤️

[@evanmyoung26]

I came out as transgender, and since then no one has been supportive. I get negative comments often, and my parents are disgusted in me. My insecurity is the fact that I might never be accepted

[@amandastevens1117]

This is why I hate our world. Parents should accept who you are. People should accept people that are different from the "norm". It's sad that this is our reality of the world and that it's so difficult to change it. If you have a kind heart, whoever you are, I accept you.

[@Preciousrandogoods]

i also recently came out as a trans male a few months ago to my mom and she was not very happy about it. i know what it is like to not get accepted and made fun of. lots of kids in my class make fun of me, and try to imitate my deep voice and my high muscle mass. i know exactly what you are going through. 😐😃

[@TheBanannaPanda]

I'm so sorry. Please find people who WILL love and support you. Actively look for friends who will help.

[@brobeecockatoo7098]

You guys all need psychiatric help.

[@rozieredz]

Negative people are unfortunately a fact of life... the best way to counter these people is to be around friends who accept you for who you are. They're out there - we're out here. Stay strong

[@breadpilled2587]

I would love to see a Buzzfeed Trans channel. I love hearing from other trans people like me.

[@trisatla292]

same im a trans guy

[@trisatla292]

+Steven Densmore Haahahha you're hilarious You know why? because you think I care about what you say. you should be a comedian

[@aurora-vd3ij]

Charlie Petersen I like hearing from transgender people, too, but I strongly disagree - Buzzfeed shouldn't creative a special channel for trans issues. I love that it's just another Buzzfeed video - it screams "hey world, transgender people are just normal people" and I think it increases acceptance etc

[@breadpilled2587]

That's true, but it would also provide a platform for transgender people to be creative. There aren't many jobs for us in the industry, and it would allow us to design our own narrative, rather than being left to an occasional mention.

[@jenniferwolk9953]

The red head women is so beautiful 😍

[@johnftw7131]

ARE YOU BLIND, EW

[@stevendensmore4646]

*man

[@tylerdwheeler]

*it

[@laurajamie4209]

+John FTW go away, please

[@carlmosby1582]

*man

[@clarabrarurerr2065]

i´m totally crushing on the guy in the Grey hoodie

[@busted1320]

same

[@asdfmin3396]

girl*

[@cosmicmoose8272]

ASDFMin guy*

[@mariniikk]

Same 😂

[@clarabrarurerr2065]

ASDFMin please -.- dont.

[@IAmNotAWhore213]

"When I walked down the street I still looked over my shoulder, but it did not prevent me from continuing walking down the street." That was my favorite line. Really touching video. Stay Strong - Love Wins💜 💛 💚 💙 ❤️ 🌈

[@ahhmino]

Buzzfeed should make full length documentaries

[@jmmurphy602]

that's a good idea

[@erinskilbrei]

Amin Halimah Maybe they are working on it :o Before "Boyhood" came out, I always thought: "Why isn't anyone making a movie where the actors age in real life?" Meanwhile... :D

[@tercilang6080]

Ugh, I want to see Boyhood so bad!! I hope the put it on on Netflix or put it on Redbox...

[@ennuiie]

Terci Lang It's on Netflix! 😆

[@vapew0rm]

for being a trans teen -ftm- i can relate to this, i never go into public bathrooms, and i really wish i never came out as trans to my parents. But honestly being called by my birthname and real gender it upsets me and makes me feel less important.

[@okno9317]

I'm a teenage girl and I want you to know that I'm not judging you at all and I applaud you for being so brave :)

[@saff1257]

northern downpour your 'real gender' is whatever gender you say/feel you are

[@lendial]

perspective makes a big difference

[@madisonx2229]

You're first 👍🏻👍🏼👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿 Congrats!

[@juliabelanger4068]

BuzzfeedRainbow needs to happen now!

[@jovienesbitt6064]

Yes

[@redonion00891]

+Abdelrahman Roubi (King Roubi) Please! Don't be mean!

[@Qatan00]

ponygirljovie 2004 No They Don't

[@macs.3529]

+Abdelrahman Roubi (King Roubi) See which side is being peaceful? Ghandi was peaceful. His side eventually won.

[@coffeedoggo9765]

+Abdelrahman Roubi (King Roubi) Yourself is one word.

[@TheGryffindorable]

this is so sad like we all only have this short human existence and we all should just live our best life because in the grandscheme of the universe nothing matters - i hope they're all ok 😍

[@TheGryffindorable]

great video btw

[@jungkooksmellslikemayonnai5198]

Is your picture Dan 😂😂😂

[@kyer.8225]

as an FTM trans person who oftem finds himself looking over his shoulder out of pure insecurity, i needed this. thank you buzzfeed. also, those trans women were both inspirational and beautiful. the trans man said some helpful things as well.

[@jimined5335]

I swear people of the lgbt be the most accepting people but they don't really get that acceptance from most people and that's why whenever I see a gay or lesbian couple or a transgender I smile at them and tell them how beautiful they are

[@aleynawastaken]

That's really nice of you. I'm gonna start doing it too:)

[@angelboy9098]

thank you so much

[@Preciousrandogoods]

at least i see someone who is excepting and supportive in the comments. i feel alot better now about who i am.

[@Jay-mq3zp]

:) we need more people like you in the world!

[@singerssarcasmandsadness3900]

this is a great thing to do, but I'm trans and a few of my friends are too,, and some of us want to be treated just the same as cisgender people, but you are a great person for doing this love u

[@LilaMudbanana]

These people deserve SO MUCH respect and it's so sad how many people won't give it to them

[@katiem8025]

Why? What have they done to earn respect?

[@graveyardshift4365]

My cousin is a deaf trans and she's misgendered by everyone ALL the time-including the people shes came out to-without even knowing it half the time. She cried when I showed her this. She wants to say thank you.

[@Oogly_boogly892]

the fact that people can't walk around feeling comfortable with their own life choices that made them feel like themselves because of a change in their gender or that they are gay or lesbian. it's sickening to me. why should they be beat because of who they are why should they be treated differently.

[@jaybrielz]

Unfortunately, it's the world we live in :( I cannot wrap my head around why people hate and ridicule people for who they are attracted to, because who they love has no effect of their life whatsoever. But at least it is getting better. :D

[@femkevdw8369]

They shouldn't be insecure Ur just normal Transphobic people are not normal They're jerks Just turn your back to them

[@silver4831]

Hard to turn your back on most of the planet

[@connoranderson3380]

Without getting stabbed

[@Minty1337]

someone finally notices my pain, only if people were more forgiving, I have lost all hope in humanity

[@UnfinishedYara]

We Love This Joey ... Look Mate ... Humanity Can Be Found Even In The Most Strict Areas Of The World ... You Might Also Know The Pain Of Living Within A Homophobic Family And Not Being Able To Come Out And Always Worry About Yourself Being Safe ... But ... It Gets Better ... Trust Me .

[@EpicDoodlingAndStuff]

Joey Fogarty thats pretty deep coming from a creeper :l

[@radnads7718]

I love you Joey!

[@XxXP4nd4B34rXxX]

+TheDrblue2 dude. stop.

[@EpicDoodlingAndStuff]

MrGGgaming man the troll must be morbidly obese with the amount you're feeding it...

[@FreakyPsychoBoy]

The woman in the pink shirt has such a great way with words, explaining things and being truthful about such difficult situations with such a calm attitude. Breathtaking.

[@m.m.davidson1299]

It makes me so happy to see buzzfeed post so many trans videos

[@dj_doc_phil6783]

i feel like dying.

[@rachaelkelson5171]

Same I'm binge watching all of them they are so moving and they help me a lot

[@dj_doc_phil6783]

Rachael Kelson i feel like drinking bleach when see vids like this.

[@rachaelkelson5171]

+MLGshrekt20000! Congrats to you. Go ahead we need less people like you in the world

[@dj_doc_phil6783]

Rachael Kelson no we need less things like trans people and you.

[@FrankieJoeGommon]

That woman was in I am cait!

[@theworldofcookie]

+Alonso Ruiz (FireDrone23) 0:30

[@FrankieJoeGommon]

Yeh the one in the middle of the thumbnail and the woman with glasses

[@lirianoc]

Frankie Joe Actually, two of them appeared in "I am Cait". The one with glasses and the one with long red hair.

[@numberone22459]

There is no such thing as Cait Jenner. It is Bruce Jenner! You are not female unless you are born that way! Wake up people!

[@siirimaria7361]

+syria100001 I hope you're just a troll, seeking for attention.

[@LiKeMEVEVO]

They all pass!! They're beautiful

[@WhereIAm26]

I want to hug all of them. Thank you, Buzz Feed for showing this! 😊👏🏾

[@ambermt85able]

This is an absolutely beautiful video.

[@Navi6996]

you are amazing. im so glad that trans and LGBT people exsist. the world is so much better with you

[@ahnma3]

How is the world better with them?

[@jacquelinegu718]

+Anita_ Drozzd there are more people in the world who truly know who they are and are happy with who they are. That makes the world a better place for everyone.

[@ahnma3]

Yes, but in the comment she said she's glad they 'exsist'(like no one would have the the to be lgbt), so if they didn't exsist I wonder if the world would be better or worse

[@jacquelinegu718]

+Ainhoa L straight humans were crucial because it had to be that way in order to reproduce, but that's not very important now as soon we'll have to find more places to live as the birth rate increases

[@ahnma3]

I'm just wondering how the world is necessarily 'better' with lgbt ppl

[@doublerragaming9540]

1:50 LOL " Can we talk about sex?" HAHAHA I DIED!

[@khaliltran6498]

My last name is tran, and I'm not trans

[@lilypham4486]

Lol

[@johnsmitherson6127]

this is the single greatest comment I have seen so far!

[@khaliltran6498]

Thank you, thank you very much

[@joceyahumada3806]

hahaha ommg .

[@user-uu9zv7pb2u]

Omg . . . You are like me totally the funniest person ever. I've never seen a comments as clever as that. (I'm being sarcastic, in case you're so stupid that you can't tell the difference)

[@reyvennicole9516]

I was taught this thing, that when you're uncomfortable, you're doing something amazing. Therefore, all those trans people who are incredibly uncomfortable, should take those feelings and thoughts, and change them into feelings and thoughts of "I'm uncomfortable because I'm doing something amazing. I'm uncomfortable because I'm doing something ground-breaking. I'm uncomfortable because I'm changing my world into something that I love, and something that I am. I'm doing something drastic. I'm doing something for me. By being uncomfortable, I'm doing the amazing thing of changing at least one or two people's point of view on trans people from 'Abomination' to 'Amazing'. I'm allowing at least one or two people understand me and those who are similar to me. Therefore, I have removed 1 or 2 trans haters from this world. Because I'm uncomfortable, I'm in the process of changing the world." To all those who are transitioning, or have already transition completely, and you're uncomfortable; know that you're changing the world, and you are amazing. I wish you a beautiful life.

[@misssweeted]

I'm shocked that people have nerve to walk up to others and beat them up because they are in a certain way. How does it affect your life if a stranger is transexual? It's just a person who wants to feel like they belong in their own skin, how can you disfavor someone that?

[@goreykorey]

today i just moved into a new house. a neighbour came over and started talking to my mom. the neighbour asked "is that your son?" pointing to me.. my mom said "daughter" when she knows im trans. i cant stop thinking about it.

[@nisaklc7872]

As a lesbian, the girl with blonde hair and pink top is my new crush.

[@stevendensmore4646]

*guy

[@Jay-mq3zp]

SAME

[@littleball4203]

Tried not to cry, failed

[@pastelpepe]

Don't cry,craft

[@johnftw7131]

I laughed

[@stevendensmore4646]

+John FTW same

[@lanawinter4308]

+John FTW 😂😂

[@abuhajaar9131]

Julia Fernandes u guys will not be remembered. lucky our government isn't run on religion or your .005 population would be slaughtered.

[@777moonwater]

I am not trans but I've always been surrounded by trans women and trans men. Seeing their struggle had always been hard and I wish I could make everyone see them as I do, beautiful people who want to be happy and comfortable. it's disgusting that anyone could cause them pain, people I love and want the best for. I started dating my boyfriend eight years ago, before he came out, and watching him be so angry and uncomfortable was a challenge, I would have given anything for him to be happy. However, now that he has the privilege of ignoring people and being in a community that mostly accepts him, I am thrilled to watch him thrive and live his life as the person he always deserved to be. Although I can't relate to the struggle and hardships of trans people, I will always stand behind them and nothing makes me happier than seeing people shine as who they are.

[@ashtonhudson5946]

Lauren, I can't tell you how much this means to me, as a trans guy. It's very uplifting to see someone on the outside who completely supports our cause. It gets hard at times, but when I see comments like yours, it helps me know that I'm not alone. Thank you so much, love.

[@rachelwilkinson5983]

My biggest insecurity being trans is it actually being a phase, so many people have told me it is it half makes me believe them

[@ingesanders5466]

All this people can pass! You go, SLAY!

[@christopherratliff4049]

3:08 when she said it's okay to be insecure, it's okay to be uncomfortable that hit me really hard because that was just the thing i needed to hear for years! I'm trans and iv'e never been comfortable with myself ,i never loved myself but idk what was about this video but it moved me, it inspired me to keep going, get through all the obstacles and bumps that come in your life, I love this video!

[@ashtonhudson5946]

+Steven Densmore *she

[@blitzelitz-2898]

Well I'm bigender, so i don't quite fit in here, but i suppose i'm somewhere in the middle. I'm afraid to come out because i know that my family is against anybody who isn't cisgender. I care about my family, and the last thing i want is for them to turn their backs on me because of something i really have no control over. I don't want them to look at me and see a girl, but i also don't want them to look at me and see a "mistake" either. I just want to be acknowledged as a human being.

[@parkercaven4838]

I feel you friend, I'm gender fluid

[@stevendensmore4646]

You aren't bi gender. People aren't gonna say you aren't human they are going to say you were the gender you were born. If you were born a man you are still a man, if you were born a woman you are still a woman...there isn't an inbetween

[@singerssarcasmandsadness3900]

YES BIGENDER PPL COME AROUND YOU GUYS GOT TRANS PRIDE AS WELL MY FRIENDS

[@reservedmonky1602]

Steven Densmore please be respectful.

[@robynjones2821]

+Blitzelitz, I hope that your family does/will come to support you. You are a very brave person-I know I say this not even knowing you- but I sincerely mean it.

[@saff1257]

*puts in headphones* *turns volume right down* *sits in corner and cries*

[@chloehaynes3188]

This video was so inspiring, for both trans people and just people who have insecurities💕

[@1cocobeware]

I feel like these insecurities apply to everyone. It is the exact reason why we all must come together and realize we are all so much more alike than we are unalike. We must understand how we all struggle with hardships and sadness as human beings and we must support and encourage each individual we meet. I loved this video!!

[@ConfusedGirlButSmartDude]

What frustrates me is that, when a mother is pregnant, she's all like 'i don't care if it's a boy or a girl', yet when the child turns out to be trans in any way, i.e: nobinary, they're just like 'no you were born a boy' like ???

[@jackkansler5417]

I feel bad for these people not because of them being bullied but because of the fact that this is wrong to be this way. God have mercy on you and I hope that you will be free of that feeling soon

[@HannahMoore]

wouldn't have been able to tell they are Trans o.O don't know how anyone else can tell. yall keep being yall. you beutiful blueberries

[@mylawoodley5848]

Their voice can show. If you close your eyes and just listen to their voice can be a big give.

[@fujisanprints]

Shazare I can tell - It's quite obvious.

[@BrandenMcEwan]

This really hits me in the feels, because I really don't think of their insecurities when I see them. I don't see the masculine features. You remind me of my old French teacher. Love the lips. Not manly/womanly enough? You're perfect. You exude strength and power. You are actually the people I think of when trans topics come up. Much love.

[@couch_philosoph3325]

dear trans, gay, bisexual, intersexual and every person who isnt like "the norm": you are a great person! i know the path is difficult; society judges people who are different way too fast. hang in there and try to surround yourself with people who accept you the way you are, it will truly help you. society is slowly starting to change, but prejudices are hard to overcome. sometimes it will be really hard to follow your path, because of all the hatred and judging looks. but never forget, that the reason why you are doing this, is to be your true self and your true self is the most beautiful self of you that does exist of you. one day, society will have changed. until then, never give up :D

[@brooklynweinstein7310]

The red haired woman has such a soothing voice

[@hannahallexandra3160]

All of these people are so beautiful ?? Like I'm not just saying this because they're beautifully strong trans people, they are physically so beautiful!!!! Like oh my lord most trans people are prettier than cis people so if our society is really as superficial as I believe it is trans people should be at the top of society, they're so gorgeous oh my god.

[@marcobodt7073]

XD we're flattered

[@TigerPrawn_]

It fills me with such...not joy or happiness...but content and warmth that with each video about trans people, there are fewer and fewer dislikes. In some ways, we do have to think about that other people think of us, so that we can educate them, but only if they're willing to learn. peace x

[@slicedbutterflies]

no matter your personal views, we should all at least treat everyone with a little respect.

[@ivanaxoelle]

meow yeah! we're all humans after all

[@debbieballard4287]

So many of us struggled to survive long enough to transition. When I share about being kicked and punched by a dozen boys every day in elementary school, it's amazing how many other LGBT+ people identify. This kind of abuse can leave us with a lot of PTSD. When we come out, we have those fears that those days of violence could come back. The courage of transgender people coming out in an inspiration to me and to others. Thank you all in the video for sharing. There was so much that struck home.

[@christinalove4611]

They are all beautiful no matter what ❤️❤️❤️

[@bailley3417]

imagine being born just to not accept your parts, then you change and expect people to accept you when you couldn't accept yourself LMAO

[@user-bt5zx4rt7j]

They are all so beautiful omg!!

[@xxendofsmallsanctuaryxx]

Anniken Felicia Hoff |-/

[@debbieballard4287]

I got beat up 3x/day from age 6 to 14. Male puberty made me suicidal. I turned to drugs, theater, music, and isolation to survive, but almost didn't make it to my 25th birthday. I got married but my wife realized I was a girl inside and didn't like being a lesbian. After 2 kids and 7 years of platonic marriage, she decided to marry her boyfriend. I started to transition and had to abort when she threatened to have my visitation revoked, because I wouldn't let her new husband beat up the kids. She told the Conservative Christian social worker about my being transgender and she wrote the letter without talking to me or my kids. Aborting almost killed me. I gained 150 lbs, and after 2 heart attacks and a stroke, I realized that I HAD to transition. The funny thing is that NOBODY was that surprised when I transitioned. I'd never been terribly masculine and after transition I seemed "right" to them. I wished I could have transitioned MUCH younger, like before puberty. My mom had learned that the treatment back in the 1960s for people like me was shock, torture, brain-washing, and if that failed, lobotomy so I wouldn't kill myself. Life after transition was so much better. I didn't have to dress sexy, I just had to blend with the other women my age, size, and situation. The result was that I became almost invisible, not because I was trying, but rather because the natural woman was just able to be herself.

[@ElspethMuzzin]

this video made me realize how much i take for granted being cisgender

[@ElspethMuzzin]

dazzlingsparks18 of course!!

[@ElspethMuzzin]

***** this was really great to read, thank you

[@ivanaxoelle]

you made gay marriage legal all over the united states, without straight allies like you we wouldn't have made it that far (:

[@R34L1ZiN9xB34uTi]

I love how all of this advice can be useful for not only people in transition but others who also need to hear it! So many wise words from strong and beautiful humans!!

[@ashandrei8598]

As a transgender male, I do have to agree with every statement made in this video. Thank you, buzzfeed, for posting this. I would just like to say, all of you are handsome and beautiful people. Both in the inside and out, despite your gender. I've very proud because of how you did this. Thank you for helping me through this.

[@claireandrews1625]

the comment about befriending your insecurities and getting to know your fears as if they were roommates is absolutely one of the most inspiring things I've ever heard. beautifully put, poignant, and so very true. definitely making a mental note of that one.

[@mantidgirl]

That girl with the pink shirt is so gorgeous!! They all are. 😊

[@berniecasey7592]

As a gay man - I can relate to them and their situations But I feel there is a Heavy price to pay in many ways for them - I can't do it.

[@OllieMawLe]

personally I think all of them look great! I can't belive people still don't understand what they stand for and that it's wrong to discriminate and they are human and they have feelings! I respect you guys brave enough to show your true self.

[@OllieMawLe]

:)

[@SummerDoble]

We need more people like you, you lovely human being

[@Redorgreenful]

This video made me tear up. This trans series has been educational & insightful & just beautiful. The instance of feeling connected to what these people are feeling is very powerful. I can understand a little bit more the struggle.

[@carriecoops96]

the guy in the gray sweater is hot 🙌🙌🙌

[@banahisayas4832]

Ugh this made me cry 😩., especially when they talked about fear of violence 😞. Everyone be who you are, screw the haters! I love all y'all's confidence 💗

[@MissMiserize]

I love videos that make me learn things that I couldn't have known otherwise.

[@nadiajose8049]

I am so damn proud of all of these guys/guy-ettes right now. The amount of crap you have to deal with on a daily basis is incredible, and I'm not about to turn around and say I understand or relate, because i don't. I don't get why people see you and hate you - all I see is beauty and courage and bravery, and I am so immensely proud of all of you xx

[@internethobo76]

I send you all much love and unconditional support

[@nadine-jo3ol]

These kinds of videos gave me a lot of insight on Trans and the whole LGBTQ Community.I live in a country where being gay/trans is such a taboo and they will be made fun of, which I can never understand. "It doesn't make sense." "It's not normal" Yeah, that's because we've been shaped to think this is weird and it's sad to have people treated others so badly just because they're different. I'm not going to lie, i did think this is weird once, mostly because i grew up being taught that being gay/trans/bi/etc is weird and wrong and I still have a lot to learn to understand them more. Being more educated on the subject does help me understand and help me become an open minded person. So here's to you guys, who have suffered so much and/or still suffering for trying to be who you are. I hope you guys always remember that you're never alone in this and that there's still kindness and love in this world.

[@wesundone2770]

I'm FTM trans and I absolutely love that BuzzFeed does these videos.

[@Susan-tl6oq]

I wish I was able to personally thank everyone who had a hand in making this video. Especially the lovely men and women being interviewed. Thank you for sharing this!

[@jaxsonezria]

Is my chest flat enough? Am I masculine enough? Are they staring at me because they know? Do I pass?

[@thedukeofweasels6870]

yup and when you get past all that there is always "good I guess I kinda pass a bit but I better not speak"

[@kimw8743]

Ezria Daniels *💜You❤️are💙valid💜and wonderful❤️and💙beautiful💜 never let no mothafuckas tell ya otherwise.💘*

[@gnarls4480]

"Does this shirt make me look flat" is a who dysphoric mood. Like my friends will be like "omg, it looks fine, you cant see it" and I'll be thinking "oh. My. God. It looks like DDDs"

[@poochicuddle]

I always feel more loved and safe while watching Buzzfeed videos. The community that that have with others and among-st their subscribers is almost tangible. I feel the love and the acceptance almost as if they were with me.

[@xXGizMonkeyXx]

the guy with the moustache is so cute omg

[@stevendensmore4646]

*girl

[@xXGizMonkeyXx]

nope, he's a guy

[@ash-ny2re]

+Steven Densmore he's ftm

[@babyby6745]

+Steven Densmore stfu

[@stevendensmore4646]

+THE METAL H!PPY stfu. Maybe they don't let opposing opinions In kindergarten anymore, but they are men. You are an idiot if you think these men are now "women"

[@prettienini]

regardless of what people's person opinion is about Transgender people, no one has the right physically or verbally abuse them. now if they are dating and choose not to let a person know that they are trans, then... idk... it's like u are putting yourself in harms way. but I think most Transgender individuals are honest. I hope so

[@lilykleiger8239]

These are definitely my favorite buzzfeed videos. Keep up the positive videos!

[@summerondler3752]

this is phenomenal

[@trisketly2446]

This video is amazing and really helped me feel better about myself and less giulty about transitioning and about my girlish figure. my sister always talks about how she cant wait till i finally hit my "girly adult phase" but that wont happen because im trans, and it made me feel bad because my whole family just keeps talking about all these things and how they cant wait to see me in a wedding dress and that wont happen either. i will be a man, in a tux, watching my wife come down the isle, not the woman in the dress my family wants to see. i still haven't come out, but i will in a year or so when im out of the house. So thank you buzzfeed for this video, it made me feel a lot better about myself.

[@scoobydoobaa]

I'm trans and my biggest insecurity is that I can't have children. How do I deal with it? I know that I can adopt or use IVF. There are so many options out there for me.

[@lucifiadesade2115]

A wise person once told me, "There's no use filling a cup with love if it's already full of hate...but empathy replaces hate and pushes love to the surface"...so here's to love being strong enough to push through

[@pacmanloving]

I love videos like these

[@GoodVibes-qp6if]

Anyone that's trans has all my respect, they are the bravest people on this planet!!🌎❤️

[@Rushboat]

I get really excited when I see this because I think, "representation of people like me!" But then they're painful to watch because of how relatable they are.

[@matthewtheneko5714]

It's so true... I almost cried

[@alexmccall674]

I just wish people get to be educated about trans more.This video really made me tear up and is literally everything that I have been feeling. So thankful to buzzfeed for educating people out there and posting videos like this.

[@alienillusi0n]

Yeah. If more cis people started listening to trans people instead of talking, maybe there would be less hate.

[@brian-pn2qg]

As a trans male, this video made me cry. What a beautiful video. Thank you, Buzzfeed. Thank you for informing everyone. I'm so happy this was made..

[@ameliamann-parkhurst291]

+Bri Baugher Stay strong no matter what others may say about you!Someone out there loves you!

[@brian-pn2qg]

+Amelia Mann-Parkhurst Thank you so much for your comment! It honestly made me feel a lot better! ^-^

[@ameliamann-parkhurst291]

+Bri Baugher Of course,I myself am Pansexual,though it's quite different I still get hated for it.

[@imthinkingaboutagooduserna8531]

Jen Richards is soooo beautiful!! I love her softness.. her voice gives me chills.

[@supercarol2001]

Why buzzfeed has so many trans videos lately?

[@chiyuun]

Because trans people are awesome.

[@joshuaakinpelu7991]

+sophie it's a question

[@ImAfemaleNoob2]

They are liberal

[@Actioncat7]

Because trans issues need more attention and support

[@raspao4]

sophia docs They're less than 0.01 % of humanity at us. People have curiosity about the uncommon.

[@lo3t952]

this is so important. this series is really opening people up to things they hadn't thought about trans people. I know that I hadn't realized a lot of these things before I watched this.

[@ADN-kf5be]

I know it is important to raise awareness for these sort of things, but I feel buzzfeed are overdoing it a bit. Making similar videos every other day about the same subject (transgender and homosexuality being the most frequent) is getting a bit annoying and repetitive.

[@drewg.4779]

Presumably they had all these people come in and film several videos in one day, so there's probably going to be a lot of them. And think about how important these videos are how how much of a difference they can help make. Trans people are hardly represented at all, and it's great to see a channel that isn't primarily about LGBT things drawing attention to LGBT issues. You don't have to watch the videos, and I'm sure that these mean the world to some LGBT people, especially teens.

[@MysTaeryColorful]

Magic Penguin It really does. Seeing these videos gives me hope and makes me feel like I matter.

[@naaziaf7239]

peegeetips They HAVE to raise awareness! They seem to be the only ones doing it! Did you know that recently the 12th transgender person was murdered this year already?! nobody is paying attention to them and they are literally being killed off by sick, violent people.

[@ADN-kf5be]

Magic Penguin I didn't mean to cause offence or anything, its just my opinion. Obviously awareness needs to be made it just feels like everyday there is a new video about transgender people on this channel. Obviously I know I don't have to watch the videos I just thought I'd give my opinion

[@MysTaeryColorful]

peegeetips and there's videos about non-trans people everywhere else every single day. give someone else a turn for a change!

[@simplysky5608]

3:24 actually made me cry, like seriously there's tears coming from my eyes

[@YouJustGotAnimated]

I'm trans and my biggest insecurity is being just anywhere in public. I'm stuck in not being able to transition (due to parents) and because I hardly look that masculine, I'm not "man" enough to a lot or people I don't really like being in public because I /know/ everyone will think of me as a woman and see me as such. But hey, I'm also an actor, so I can act through it, but it's getting very difficult.

[@YouJustGotAnimated]

Ashton Hudson Thank you very much for that comment. I hope you have a wonderful day :)

[@lCherryglazel]

It makes me so sad that there are people that are willing to hurt and hate on others that are doing absolutely no harm. Love is love, regardless of anything. I cannot imagine how hard it is to transition. All those people are so incredibly beautiful and strong.

[@stomaccountnooitgebruikenv5402]

Oof, realy feel that ... i’m also trans (ftm) :)

[@gothicraven9125]

I love how there are videos like this. It helps so much, thank you.