Becoming A Trans Man: Leo

Born biologically a girl, 15 year old Leo is one of the first children in Britain to be prescribed a new treatment - hormone blockers - to help him achieve what he feels is his natural gender identity of becoming a man.
As he turns 16, we follow Leo as he faces big changes and life-changing decisions.
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[@alexandralucas1955]

"It was me that had to change. Not him. Me". What a brilliant Dad, prepared to talk about his own confusion and fear, and how he has learnt to accept his son. They look like they have a wonderful relationship.

[@drewesalahor4857]

Bless him, that made me cry ❤

[@davidalfonso3042]

Hi how are you

[@notorio526]

So why did their child have to be changed with puberty blockers and hormones?

[@tiffprendergast]

notorio that’s how to make them happy

[@psychi1465]

"Right now... I'm a boy, and this little bottle makes me a man." I'm not crying, you're crying..

[@ne-ola]

Psychi nooo 😭😭

[@bricoley]

Psychi I know that got me too! that's awesome!!! his perspective on all of it is very cool and different than most!

[@jasminecarroll6974]

Psychi no im not

[@thedukeofweasels6870]

IKLR relatable AF! I'm not even a teenager but I feel the same way about it!! It's like I've been stuck as a twelve-year-old for the past 20 years and it really sucks! I just started T, I'm 32 an I feel like I'm finally starting to grow the fuck up and feel like the strong confident badass manly man that I always knew I could be! It's amazing!

[@MrBananaFFIE]

but it dont make you a man, awww

[@sage9740]

This is really sweet but remember, not everyone knows when they are 2 years old, not everyone has a supportive family, not everyone has the opportunity to take hormones or have surgery, and not everyone can transition as a teenager. But they are still valid and deserving of respect, no matter how early in their transition they are.

[@jellykjw]

Exactly, I’m now 12 and I only realised I was trans about half a year ago despite the fact I did wear pink and liked dolls I also really enjoyed cars and wearing trousers at school when there was an option (not being stereotypical) only problem is puberty has started especially since I was an ‘early bloomer’ and you have to be out for about 2 years before you can get blockers :(

[@shatterandfry4364]

I had a normal female childhood but was abused and neglected as a kid so anything I noticed that was wrong, I repressed. I know I'm a boy now and 16, went through female puberty, but I know now that I need to rectify that. Not all of us can know even when we're going through puberty. If anyone disagrees with me - please, tell me, and I'll explain better. I knew I wasn't meant to grow up before, but now I can become a man on the outside too, I have hope back

[@claudeyaz]

@@jellykjw a lot of people can have body dysmorphia and transitioning doesn't always make them feel better. Check out pique resistance on KZbin. Many of those girls had severe body dysphoria, but being on T didn't help them relieve it. Should wait till over 18 or later to start T. Not because young people dont have the ability to make the choice. But because T has serious effects on the brain. Best to let ones brain become as developed as possible before using T.

[@tiffprendergast]

Jay yup

[@rainbowpanic5632]

@@claudeyaz first off, soobinbred was talking about blockers and body dysphoria isn't gender dysphoria

[@KiZzynQa]

" He's always been the same. It was me that had to change, not him.. me. And I did. " Preach!! I have so much respect for this man! It's harder for older people to find this kind of acceptance and understanding...

[@__-dm3jc]

Ve youre stunning! And yeah totally agree, some people can really change so much if they keep an open mind and make an effort to do so

[@almari7412]

@@jochempost4095 obviously it is cos ur either biologically born male or female there's no changing ur chromosomes I'm a trans guy myself so I just have to accept the fact that I'll never be a cis male

[@notorio526]

If their child didn't have to change, why inject them with hormones?

[@__-dm3jc]

@Gary Lee this is the second time u reply to me on two different videos, get a life.

[@salvolondon]

@@almari7412 you'll never be a male , period . And honestly ,from a "cis" male prospective, I don't get why you wanna be a male . Being a male is nothing special ,believe me .

[@m4rkist]

this comment section is more supportive than i thought it would be and im so damn happy congratulations leo!!

[@billihall766]

m4rkist same! I'm not seeing much hate, I'm glad that people are accepting of him.

[@senoritasombrero]

it's easier to be accepting of insanity than disagreeing and having to make up arguments and all. It's much quicker to say "OMG so cool" and then move on with your day. Nobody really cares of what's gonna happen to him.

[@senoritasombrero]

and i would be glad that he can live his life as he pleases and as he feels like, but this is the open door to all sorts of damaging behaviors and I believe it is dangerous when you start letting people do everything they want. Also, i really hope this isn't taxpayer money, people with actual diseases still die everyday from lack of treatment and resources...

[@alasdeangel3929]

*Lily

[@snoodl]

can you like uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh look up what dysphoria does? its not some ''mild irritation'' and you can trust me here when i say that you really shouldnt look down on this and think its nothing serious

[@radiocure5459]

the "it's a boy" card made me SO happy.

[@user-lq3ro4vp3z]

she was born a baby girl

[@cautiouscoconut2327]

b11 5 * he

[@radiocure5459]

b11 5 and when you were born. you were a baby. people change.

[@user-em4rk4qo1f]

but it isn't a boy

[@cautiouscoconut2327]

Ihate Mr. Wires he is

[@theoldfelix]

i can't imagine what it's like being so young and already having to deal with dysphoria and shit like that, god, im 20 and it's hard enough for me

[@_pallucks_7308]

Shes gay

[@aaronandelise]

I'm so glad that I didn't transition in Barbie when I was 11. My daughter is also very happy that I didn't let her permanently become Frankie from Monster High at age 11.

[@francesca9294]

@@_pallucks_7308 says whooo

[@orifine6812]

I'm 11 and have dysphoria. It sucks like hell.

[@beverlyledbetter9302]

I've dealt with that pretty much my whole life, though I would never do anything like this! I don't like the way I look, but there isn't much that I can do about it.

[@noah-jones]

Do we have an update on Leo? I’d love to see how hormones has changed him !!

[@almari7412]

@Fine Textured Italian Canvas oh wow that's surprising don't think I'm stupid or anything but I thought Leo was a youtuber and I thought his youtube channel was Leo matus

[@almari7412]

@Fine Textured Italian Canvas kzbin.info

[@justinmcmillan1975]

Fine Textured Italian Canvas do you have any proof?? How did you find out??

[@byronthomas1668]

One cannot change genders! As one is Born either as male or female! That's It!!

[@uuesgirl]

@@glennweber8222 no.

[@wazoowi]

17:52 "HONEY IVE GOT TESTOSTERONE" and the pug's like "wot even iz genda bruv"

[@RefrigeratedCat]

Lou Woot underrated comment of the year

[@arlenemckay4598]

Seafret

[@t.b.w6609]

Jean P. G. he can be whatever gender HE wants to be.

[@auxobl]

@Jean P. G. He is an amazing and brave man

[@auxobl]

@Jean P. G. He's not ugly. He's not a fake man. He doesn't need to lose weight. And it doesn't matter if someone doesn't want to date him. He is living as who he is. You can't change that

[@intheblinkofaneye1912]

"It was me that had to change" - Leo's dad. It was just your prejudices and judgements that you had to get rid of. THANK YOU! Awesome parents. So proud of you , Leo! And I'm so proud of your family as well. You're an amazing young lad - keep doing what you're doing!!!

[@bricoley]

intheblinkofaneye ❤❤❤😍😍😍

[@ectazygirl]

they got no CHOICE!!!!

[@christinayaney1619]

No, they definitely had a choice. Either they could be supportive and keep their child in their lives, or they could be unsupportive and lose him as soon as he turned 18 - if not sooner. They chose to keep their child - whether female or male - in their lives. I'm sure they'd rather have a daughter turned into a son, than to have a kid who no longer associates with them. At least, if they were good parents, they would.

[@ShilohKeeling]

I wish my parents would be okay with this if I went on T. I have to leave my husband I have to leave my kids with him and it's hard if I dont I will live with resentment.. I need a friend or someone who can pull me out of this! I've been a woman and I've been pregnant twice and I wanted to die and I have guilt from those feelings

[@spacewombat6174]

Leo has champion parents

[@rebecca8836]

“I chucked my ukulele at you” relatable

[@zziaoe6940]

😂

[@stevechristie2569]

Becca you're beautiful 🌷

[@blainecrowley1134]

2:42 “My body will finally match my brain, which is all I ever wanted” Why is that so hard for transphobes to get?

[@Tmasia1]

Exactly...It's hard for them to get because they aren't trans and they think of sex reassignment as mutilation because they think of what it would be like for their genitals to be altered and can't think past their own discomfort at the idea of it and can't understand why it would be different for anyone else.

[@AndrewFloeter12]

I think some people just have questions and are skeptical, which there is nothing wrong with. Automatically labeling someone with a differing viewpoint as being transphobic is absurd, and it also doesn’t address the questions and concerns brought up by people who aren’t as supportive of the movement. Also just because someone isn’t “trans” doesn’t mean they are incapable of having some level of understanding of what the person might be going through from a mental standpoint. Labeling people and being closed mind isn’t a good solution, and is also hypocritical.

[@khammond2295]

I agree with Andrew. Just because people don't understand it doesn't make them transphobic, and you're the one now pointing fingers, labeling, and being negative. Very hypocritical of you. Not everyone will always understand everything even you. It's not the 'norm' and that's a fact.

[@Gwallgofrwydd]

Personally I don´t consider me being a transman and me transitioning as "becoming a man". It is just about being more comfortable in my own male body.

[@thewildcailin]

Kurt Hummel KURT where did you come from?! (lmao watching Kurt on Glee was 13 year old me first realised I was trans, but liked boys, and the first time I felt like that was okay)

[@josephsdimension]

ratprince I feel like you just say that stuff to make yourself feel better, but you know the truth as I do. We were born female and transitioning is turning us into males. We do not have a naturally male body. You will feel much better when you stop lying to yourself

[@josephsdimension]

ratprince Your body is male once you transition, yeah but not before. Lol

[@Gwallgofrwydd]

Joseph White: Not your body, not your narrative. Mister Lol man.

[@erin8635]

Beautiful words :)

[@katem9718]

Seeing his dad was so important. His perspective, from being completely unaccepting to celebrating as his son started testosterone, is something not often covered when talking about trans people and the issues they have regarding other people. Really proud of him, and, of course, Leo. A great guy.

[@Andrew-fn3oc]

I love this video, the only thing I don’t like, is the title. He’s not becoming a trans man, he IS a trans man

[@seanajamy4482]

No he is a man

[@randommess6667]

@@seanajamy4482 I think it is as i seen people calling themselves trans

[@ihaveleftthisaccount3710]

@@randommess6667 No. I don't know why people would call themself trans man instead of man because trans is just a word to explain you are not the same sex as gender but you are a man if you want to be a man.

[@randommess6667]

@@ihaveleftthisaccount3710 no offence I just think they must call themselves trans man because its honest because they are a man in they're eyes but they know they werent born into male body

[@ihaveleftthisaccount3710]

@@randommess6667 The point of transitioning is being physically who you want to be. I guess they can do what they want but labelling other people that is out of the quesriob

[@tinysp00ks]

I loved the “it’s a boy” thing on his birthday, that was very witty. I really hope he is living his life as happily as he can in this moment in time

[@fullup91]

as a cis man I am so proud of Leo's father for being there for his little man.

[@corypowercat7277]

You are a rare breed man. Wish there are more like you.

[@jeremylee5990]

Living a synthetic life meant to deceive mostly herself. Children aren’t born hating their sexed bodies. Teens are being encouraged to freeze their sense of self in a moment in time, during the period of life when everything is in flux. And even though key researchers have said over and over again that most gender dysphoric kids “desist” and grow up to be gay or lesbian; even though the latest research denies any such thing as a “male” or “female” brain, parents are encouraged to socially transition their kids, put them on “puberty blockers,” and refer to them by “preferred pronouns.”

[@AndrogynousMIE]

@@jeremylee5990 The only positive thing is they become infertile by mutilating their own genitals. They will never have offspring. Herbert Spencer : the survival of the fittest.

[@ColbertSmith]

@@AndrogynousMIE You think trans people only come from trans parents? Like they're another species? Wow I knew you were stupid but this is far beyond.

[@ColbertSmith]

@@AndrogynousMIE 1. What does gratefulness have to do with anything? 2. What does the family line have to do with anything? 3. Are you assuming trans people don't have brothers, sisters, or cousins to continue on this precious family line? 4. Trans people are perfectly capable of reproducing. Again, they're not another species. Even if you have surgery they ask you first if you want to freeze your sperm/eggs for IVF later. Trans people are just as likely to be biological parents as anyone else. THIS WAS LITERALLY PART OF THE DOCUMENTARY. You should really stop talking, you make yourself sound more retarded every time you post.

[@poultryleg]

this video was SUPER respectful to Leo, im always worried that vids like this won't be good representation for the trans community, but this was great and honestly had me crying LMAO

[@lemongrab1559]

A M. It’s a do or die thing broski

[@jennosyde709]

@A M. Do you know what dysphoria is?

[@rubikescube496]

Waste of nhs funding absolute joke could use that money for a serious issue not this rubbish

[@bi-bibabyblue9649]

Tips for people getting hormone blockers/testosterone: according to my cousin, Tensing up hurts a lot lot more. Buy numbing gel and put it on the place where you inject it, after it numbs you may stab the needle into yourself, and also according to my cousin it hurts way less. My cousin is a 20 year old FTM and I’m 12, but my parents don’t know yet so he’s helping me, giving me confidence and things like that, he’s good. -Josh.

[@On_the_Virgil05]

Congrats!! Be yourself and don't let anyone stop you.

[@thefrootloop9408]

Yeah proud of you bro and I need as many tips as I can get lol glad your being yourself!! 🌈

[@kiraalexandria1521]

Gooooood luck!!!

[@petercarlson811]

No need for any numbing agents. Just learn to be quick and decisive with the needle.

[@petercarlson811]

@The Wonder DykeNot with proper technique. The numbing agent only desensitize the skin and when proper technique is being used the needle penetrates the skin way faster than the nerves can react. Ergo no pain. I've done this for thirty plus years so I know what I'm talking about.

[@Catseye189]

16 is a confusing time for anyone, and having to make such hard decisions makes me glad he has a strong family around him!

[@movgru4983]

Catseye189 who said 16 is confusing??

[@ishaaqahmed8250]

HER not him

[@eddieworkman5855]

i think she only wanted to be a bloke as she was a lesbian before so she would then be straight

[@ConfusedGirlButSmartDude]

I'm hoping I'll be able to join his journey soon...I just got on the waiting list for the gender clinic EDIT: 2018, January - my name has been legally changed and I should have my first appointment VERY SOON (hopefully)

[@pharolayton7306]

NoahLouiLife i hope it goes well. I wish i could come out and get on that list too. Also my names Noah too!

[@thewildcailin]

NoahLouiLife it WILL get easier :) I'm 17 and I started testosterone 4 days ago!

[@MujigayMemes]

Hey congrats!! I just got hormone blockers earlier this month so you will get through all of this xD good luck dude!

[@user-lq3ro4vp3z]

Jesus loves you all the way he made you he made you with out testosterone

[@pharolayton7306]

b11 5 i wish he made me so id love myself but sometimes accidents happen and we have to finish ourselves of perfectly.

[@mjturner6291]

I love the dad's attitude, that's a wonderful change of heart for someone to go through, congratulations ❤

[@niamhdoyle928]

His hair is goals

[@xp8343]

Makeup Challenges She can't change her gender

[@MakeupChallengescerys]

Xavier Parker well he isn’t changing his gender he’s changing his body. In his mind he always had male hormones but it was in the wrong body

[@MakeupChallengescerys]

Xavier Parker tbh I just find it sad that there are people like you in the world

[@xp8343]

Makeup Challenges That I know the facts? Her chromosomes are XX so she's a girl. It's impossible for people to transition just because they think they are something that's already made clear to them.

[@last6373]

Boy or girl... their hair is shit.

[@kaylaferguson9290]

Omg the fathers growth as a person to accept his son is beautiful

[@aaronandelise]

I think the dad took drugs also, so he could change.

[@acem.6221]

I can't be the only one who thinks he's fucking adorable with the dimples and curly hair.

[@user-lq3ro4vp3z]

she

[@discranola]

hey uhhh fuck off hes a boy

[@user-lq3ro4vp3z]

+ShadowThePikachu face reality she is a butch lesbian

[@katecook512]

b11 5 face reality, he has testosterone so he is a boy

[@user-lq3ro4vp3z]

+Kate Cook no matter how much testosterone she has she will always be a women

[@j444ime4]

I don't know why people bother commenting things like "she was born female and just has to deal with it" there is no point in commenting this. You aren't going to stop him from being trans and being who he truly is.

[@almari7412]

But u can't ignore the fact he was born female taking testosterone and being transgender isn't gonna change ur chromosomes

[@mtsw2570]

@@almari7412 yea it won't changes his chromosomes but u can't just look at someone and tell "he has xy chromosomes" etc.

[@almari7412]

@@mtsw2570 yeah yeah I know your absolutely right no one else will know he has xx chromosomes but only he and the people around him will know that's what I'm saying it's never gonna just go away unfortunately

[@mtsw2570]

@@almari7412 yea :c medicine isn't that far to change Trans ppl's chromosones unfortunately

[@BBDOT]

Leo is so lucky that the tavistock has been good with him. They have been nothing but shit to me.

[@SynergyCeleste]

You should do some research on Tavistock.... They are NOT what they seem!

[@bruisedviolets]

@@SynergyCeleste what do u mean

[@brandiva96]

Being transgender is very hard on the person going through it but I feel sometimes the parents are overlooked on how life changing it is for them also.

[@l0serk1d49]

Anyone else a closeted trans guy??

[@lsp8431]

Panic!AtUrielectricWithRyden CauseRydenIsReal: closeted trans girl... With extremely transphobic parents. My dad would probably become abusive if I came out, and my mom would never talk to me again. 💔

[@gracewaterlilly8023]

Panic!AtUrielectricWithRyden CauseRydenIsReal I am not, but I hope the future for you will be better and you can show the whole world what a handsome man you are on the outside that you are on the inside already, keep it up man

[@gracewaterlilly8023]

L S P I am so sorry to hear that, I hope one day you can be the lady to all the world that you already now you are, lots of love❤

[@l0serk1d49]

GraceWaterlilly Awh thankyou so much lotta love ❤️

[@itismeandilikepotatoes.4199]

here

[@lilpixirae]

i am in no way transgender or anything on the lines but seeing these types of videos makes me SO happy. i literally got tears in my eyes seeing his lil birthday party & one gift being "it's a boy". because he is a boy and he'll grow up a man. i hate anybody who hates on transgender people, they go through so much to be who they want to be because unluckily they were born into the wrong body. it warms my heart knowing anybody transgender was successful with their transition.💓

[@bengreen4056]

Syl K J I

[@Daisy-pr5bj]

@R M why do you feel the need to say this? You wouldn't do it in real live so why on youtube

[@AndrogynousMIE]

Born in the right body...to the wrong parents.

[@mabsmovies2430]

Syl K J aw you just made my day

[@owenpridgen4406]

Androgynous born in the wrong body with the right parents . They love their child for who he is not what they want him to be . How is that wrong ?

[@88infinitys]

That's my boy ay. Thousands of us support you man.

[@wownointhisworld3871]

Shit world.Shame of the parents.Is better not to give a life then destroy a new generation.It always will be girl don’t shit yourself of becoming man.Evilish world.End is near .I pray for this generation salvation .

[@jessp4164]

@@wownointhisworld3871 HE IT'S A HE! You are evil! Disgusting!

[@staedg]

He killed himself. As sad as it is .. www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.thesun.co.uk/news/4366251/transgender-boy-15-killed-himself-after-struggling-with-his-identity-since-the-age-of-eight/amp/

[@guysatonachair4721]

@@staedg No he didn't his isn't the Leo from the video (their last names and looks are different), however it is still sad that this happened to them.

[@heysheepdog]

Ernesta Karpaite different person, and he killed himself because his school refused to use a name he was comfortable with.

[@wolfzmusic9706]

LEO DID NOT COMMIT SUICIDE. THAT WAS ANOTHER LEO.

[@AndrogynousMIE]

She did, sorry.

[@valentinarendon1735]

@@AndrogynousMIE he*

[@AndrogynousMIE]

@@valentinarendon1735 Buy glasses ;)

[@jennosyde709]

@@AndrogynousMIE Get an education.

[@AndrogynousMIE]

@@jennosyde709 You forgot to call me transfobic.

[@la120899]

Why the hell is there always such emphasis on biological children? More and more adults are deciding not to have children. People spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to have biological children. I don't understand why not adopt or fostercare. People act like if you can't have children biologically that there is no other way you'll have children. Sorry for my little rant I just hate how everyone acts like biological children are the only legitimate children.

[@ummmforgetnames8052]

exactly, plenty of children need homes. I choose to adopt well before I knew I was trans. I think some people are just upset they can't have them if they wanted.

[@sydneysoleil8647]

Of course it's not the only way to have children, but a lot of people want biological children and that's totally ok and their decision to make.

[@la120899]

Soleil Yea totally

[@britishwildlife6957]

Because many people want to have children that are related to them.

[@WatchHeadsRoll]

Lauren The adoption process can be extremely vigorous, especially in the UK. It's simply not practical. It takes some adopters YEARS to call a foster child their own. Not to mention, once the child is above the age of about 4 or 5, there's going to be serious psychological issues with abandonment, and adapting to a new home and family. And finally, as much as we want to suppress it, humans are animals. We reproduce to pass on our genes, and in most people, it's almost innate to want a biological child of their own. A miniature version of themselves. No amount of societal civility will suppress our natural urge to reproduce.

[@natasharose3176]

That pug though omg so cute

[@herb8618]

15:36 the smile on the mothers face made me so happy.. unconditional love and open mindedness at its finest

[@love2commentlove]

He’s so confident and comfortable in himself. The way he talks and holds himself is very proud, a strong boy, who deserves to be able to be who he truly is, a kind hearted man.

[@ishaaqahmed8250]

ITS HER

[@gasca4906]

I hate it when people try to say "oh she - I mean he wants to be a boy" like, I already am...

[@averydavis1943]

Nah

[@henrietjames1645]

Yes. You be you.

[@fnafbonnie2107]

Ikr

[@christelavincent1877]

@louisx nope, they're right.

[@ToranosukeEdo]

You are very, very stupid.

[@julijakriukaite2843]

so much respect for the parents

[@DDyzee]

100% pritariu!

[@pekkapekka7220]

.

[@giorkos69]

GetDaYayo. Are you talking about yourself?

[@giorkos69]

Angel George I can smell the sarcasm and I am going to inform you that I didn’t comment that as a “joke” seriously people that cant accept PEOPLE they seriously have a problem

[@giorkos69]

GetDaYayo. Please unlike my comment if you think that’s a “mental illness”.

[@lfroggyl8936]

my tutor teacher showed us this in class. i was thrilled as i’m transgender (ftm) and barely out to many people. she’d shown the class after is written poetry about being trans in english and i’m happy this video opened some people’s eyes in my class. thankyou.

[@bluz191]

i wish my dad was actually proud of me when i started t and got top surgery. i’m approaching one year on t in two weeks and 11 months post op in a few days and he’s never told me once that he was proud of how far i’ve come with my transition, it’s nice leo has supportive parents :)

[@user-us1yu8gx9s]

I find it so odd how much people make this huge deal over having kids. "to make the decision, if he wants to have children who biologically his own" like? why is adoption such a frowned upon option? its probably even a better option considering how overpopulated the earth is. why do people have such a deep concern or attachment to even other people having their "biological" kids? so strange to me

[@rowan9456]

Definitely agree, I want to adopt and don't really get the fuss over children being blood related. Like yeah, it's cool to see what your genes can create, but I mean my pets aren't related to me but I love them to death, so it doesn't matter that much. However, adopting is going to be hard for me, since in my country there's really only adoption from other countries and being trans myself, those countries might object to a trans person adopting a kid. Adding to that the fact that I'm bi, so I may be in a homosexual relationship by then, which makes it quite hard as well. So it's still a big decision to medically transition and basically become sterile.

[@coralrain6332]

His parent can still conceive so he’s not going to miss out on fatherhood

[@jazz3799]

Being biologicallly related is important to some people, not me in particular, but for some. Also, in the US it’s difficult for anyone in the LGBTQ community to adopt a child, so there’s no guarantee that you can actually have the opportunity to raise a child that isn’t biologically yours

[@louisebrown103]

He might adopt the option is always there

[@lucasgreenford5276]

Leo is my inspiration. I watched the my life episode when it aired on cbbc when I was younger and that's what made me realise that I'm trans. I didn't know what a transgender person was but one of my strongest memories from when I was really young in primary school ( I think I was in year 1/2) was when I said to my best friend that "I really really really want to be a boy" and she said back "I think you can be a boy if you want" and I said "yes I do". When I came out to her in year 7 she said "I kind of already knew, I mean remember what you said to me in primary school". She is still my best friend and is so supportive of me. In year 8 I decided I wanted to be called Lucas in school and started telling everyone, and that went on for about a week with everyone except teachers calling me Lucas. Then people started asking me personal questions that I felt really awkward answering. I told them what I could without giving anything too personal, but then just gave up. I'm now in year 9 going into year 10 and I really want to be known as Lucas and he, but I just don't have the guts to say to my parents that I want to go to the gic and change my name, even though they know I'm trans.

[@chi9100]

is anyone else going to talk about how the pic at 13:03 looks nothing like the guy that shows up

[@MadMax-fg4cc]

Testosterone can completely change the way you look. It's probably an old photo

[@aaronandelise]

Airbrushed. You know, for tinder or something.

[@letswrithe]

7:20 “i chucked my ukulele at you” lmao that’s the best thing i’ve heard all day oml

[@craptap2029]

He was on my life. I remember how much that episode touched everyone at school

[@vickis3399]

wow his eyes and hair. can't look away lol

[@franfran4167]

Reflective Glass hair is fake.. It's a perm

[@billihall766]

BFries55 oh we know what we're saying... you don't have to tell us lies alright? Thanks :)

[@insertedgyemobandnameshere813]

Ikr

[@willh3284]

Her*

[@olivervlog6070]

William Hudson HIM DUMB FUCK

[@corpse3162]

I watched a doccumentry about leo when i was young on cbbc, it totally changed my perspective on the world, i never knew things like that existed,its never been taught in school, there needs to be more stuff like this in the world

[@coxythejoker4375]

U know what at first i didnt really understand n i thought trans people wasent thinkin straight but atchally fair play to leo u can fully tell this young man was always a boy . U have opend my eyes mate ❤💚strong little lad

[@michelledawson566]

COXYTHEJOKER I understood what he was talking about, I am not transgender but I am gay and have had some negative people around me,so I thank lgbt community for doing a story about this topic and Leo you’re on great man 💕🌈🇦🇺x

[@isaacsinclair4290]

I remember this boy. In 2010/2011 sort of time there was a program on the BBC about different kinds of people. I remember seeing him (or if not him then someone similar) talking on the TV. That person was the first trans person I ever heard about. That program really affected my life, so i'd just like to say thank you.

[@rosieday158]

It's Ya Boi Isaac wasnt it called something like My Life? I remember it toooooo

[@cymophanous8193]

wonderful! there is a huge focus on MTF but not FTM ... thanks!

[@kevinsundelin8639]

cymophanous I am confused?

[@MixiBerri]

Morgana Sundelin she means it's so common to see males becoming females but not females becoming males

[@personwhoisdead5649]

cymophanous IKR

[@zobeans]

I feel it's the other way around

[@thedukeofweasels6870]

sadly the media talks more about trans women then trans men because it's easier to sensationalize/sexuallize the topic and paint them as monsters. This sucks for trans women because of the hate they get but it also sort of sucks for trans men because a lot of people don't even realize we exist. Trans women have an easier time establishing that they're trans women, even though they're more likely to get hate for it. Trans men are often shoved in the "Tomboy" or "Butch lesbian" category and dismissed all together. This stems from the fact that it seems cool and socially acceptable for "women" to act masculine. But when "men" act feminine they're often ostracized for it. many trans men are told that they can be who they are while still being women which is confusing and damaging because they're not women at all but they're still get forced into that identity! Trans women are often insulted for not being manly enough but at least this gives them the freedom to reject that "man" identity completely. Of course I understand as a trans man I'm talking from a place of privilege, trans women definitely have it way worse and my heart goes out to their struggles, I'm just making a separate point. The good news is because mainstream media is not the only source of information anymore and many people take entertainment and news into their own hands through the use of the internet things are getting better. It may be slow going but at least it's going. As transgender individuals all we can do is keep spreading in-depth and diverse stories to portray an honest accurate view of the community and I'm sure in time things will get even better!

[@Amberinesophina]

Not really relevant to the video but can we all just appreciate how cute this dog is at 2:19

[@headoverheels80]

i remember him on my life like 4 yrs ago and here he is now! so proud of him!

[@pearlkelly6337]

i found him on facebook an he looks really happy and he is engaged as well

[@strawberrysprinkle1178]

My fav bit of the video was at 7:00 when his dad was talking especially at the end when his dad was talking about how he had to change and not his son 🙂💕I'm so happy for Leo

[@didyoujust7810]

The title is a bit weird, you don't become a trans man, you just become more comfortable with your body. Good little documentary though. I'm glad Leo realised whilst he was young, makes it so much easier and now he won't have to have major surgery for his chest hopefully. I am a transman too, been on testosterone for 2 years. :)

[@XxALRxX1995]

I think because he is a boy when it starts and it is about his journey through puberty

[@emmakelly2153]

I remember seeing a program on him when he was younger and that was my first insight into trans people so it’s so interesting to see where he is now

[@emme2141]

I genuinly didn’t understand trans issues before this, and honestly I was quite skeptical. I’m still not completely sure, but this video has definitely helped explain it to me, and helped me to understand it better, thank you for posting it

[@pukemich4818]

More people like you pls ❤️💖

[@millielawrenson4134]

Thank you for being open minded and listening to others experience that is a great value

[@shaunawhitcombe7831]

HE LOOKS LIKE LARS FROM STEVEN UNIVERSE

[@MrVoid666]

*breathes in, ''what ever colour lars chooses next im sure will be lovley'' also lars is trans head cannon comfirmed

[@user-lo4nv4es4u]

gicady rude

[@psychi1465]

sadie and lars fusion.

[@hvids1598]

THATS EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT!

[@lilywhite6694]

Louie OMG

[@mimi-dy8uc]

shit that's a cute puppy

[@cautiouscoconut2327]

miriam stenlund is that what you took from that? 😂

[@mimi-dy8uc]

Kawaii _waterbottle what else could i possibly take from that?

[@bricoley]

miriam stenlund right!!

[@daisyNSNloveway]

i love his attitude towards everything, and how comfortable he is, like im just so happy watching this

[@edgebeverage3245]

I think I’m going to send this to my mum for her and Dad to watch one night. They’re really supportive but honestly they don’t know enough about the physical transistion because they’re scared of it. They’re not aware of how much it’ll impact my life one day. This is a perfect video to send, thank you.❤️

[@finnproyo3929]

edgebeverage OMG ITS EJ

[@ishaaqahmed8250]

Your probably going to get depressed when you realize that you will always be seen as the gender you were born with

[@izzyduffy760]

You don't 'become', you are

[@DarkSuperNinja]

The fact that he's "Becoming a trans man" may be referring to the physical transition, maybe? As a trans man, that's how I see it anyways! ;)

[@izzyduffy760]

__ yeah, I can see that, I just thought it was a bit iffy 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@hahanein2020]

I think it is meant to emphasise that he's no longer a trans boy on hormone blockers, but is officially becoming a man. I agree with you anyway though!

[@33XxJaninexX33]

Exactly C:

[@user-us1yu8gx9s]

documenting the journey into fully becoming who you are on the outside too. I mean if you "are" then you'd never ever change. and Leo here is changing.

[@h4nn.h]

omg! he was in a CBBC documentary a couple years ago and it's great to see how much he's grown.

[@sheighpullen3747]

They have a grumble in their house 😍😍 (group of pugs)

[@mousekander2232]

What an amazing and intelligent young man. His parents must be so proud of him

[@DarkSuperNinja]

ITS THE KID FROM "MY LIFE"! :O HE'S GROWN SO MUCH! :D

[@insertedgyemobandnameshere813]

__ IKR? I tenner watching that to😂😂

[@ne-ola]

__ ikr

[@ddubfan]

Leo's dad made me cry. What a beautiful man he is! It's not easy for his generation to accept anything "out of the norm" but his dad is like YEPPPP 💜💙

[@sheepishcactus9451]

The fact that he is 15 and im 14 really is a huge encouragement for me to keep working at being able to transitioning. Leaving the house at 18 becuase my parents are just not supportive so i need to move, convince my bro to come with me cause hes been the most supportive person ever, and clearly go to a gender clinic to get testosterone , and you know get top surgery. My name is Damien Grey not whatever name my parents gave me Thanks for reading btw :)

[@shellyjennings9305]

Hello Damien, I’m a trans guy too, I wish you luck in your transitioning and hope you find some support (:

[@randommess6667]

I dont know anyone whos trans or know a whole lot about the issues but I dont understand why parents would not be supportive to their own child , That seems so wrong , Id say go low contact with them

[@ryanlake5299]

Damien i am happy that you are a trans man

[@ChrisK-vs4ed]

I start hormones in 2 weeks and am so excited to go through the transformation myself. I hope Leo is living his best life.

[@AtlantisTheLostEmpire]

Why not accept yourself the way you are?

[@The_Food_Police]

Don't chemically castrate yourself. It's very dangerous to the heath

[@jennosyde709]

@@AtlantisTheLostEmpire They are accepting themselves for who they are, not what they are. You are the one not accepting them for who they are.

[@jennosyde709]

@@AtlantisTheLostEmpire Yeah, no one is denying that he is biologically female. But ultimately, sex does not dictate gender, even if they correlate. Pronouns are not a biological constant, and they are used socially to refer to one's gender, rather than their sex.

[@rodentia1474]

Atlantis because that’s not how they are? They can’t help it

[@ITSN0TJAMES764]

I’ve been on the verge of tears for this entire video because I’m just so happy for him & I know that will be me one day aaa

[@chubloons7960]

Jay Cast I know right it’s like it’s so cute when I have to pay for a girl that want to be a guy freeze eggs and everything

[@ITSN0TJAMES764]

clypt i’m going private and paying for everything myself so shut ur mouth

[@eddieworkman5855]

some people only get sex changes because thier gay and want to be straight

[@melon_slice7387]

does he have Instagram or anything? really want to know how he's doing now

[@Anzuri]

He passed away

[@pgtips1962]

Alexanax no he didn’t

[@jamie.m17]

@@Anzuri don't spread rumours like that, it's not nice

[@AndrogynousMIE]

@@jamie.m17 Yes , she died.

[@greysc4leey]

@@Anzuri if your telling the truth where are your sources

[@kaiparkinson1113]

I remember seeing this on TV and it just clicked and I am so thankful that I saw this

[@GyngerBiist]

this is so sweeeeet. Also do what makes you feel best and f the rest! Wear binders safely! this was rlly touching, and being gender questioning seeing more representation and education via the media has helped so many people and i.

[@beckymoore8162]

What amazing parents

[@jailos10]

Becky Moore what awful parents

[@yeetyeet3726]

Mourinho The bus driver can you not?

[@lartinmuther183]

What's amazing about this? Nothing but fucked up...

[@custommade90]

Child abusers.

[@spanner4778]

Yeet Yeet it is very fucked up

[@job5236]

How cute is that Mum, making DOG towels at her work, then getting a PUG cake for Leo's 16th!!

[@michaelarcher4806]

I was brought up Christian and was taught that it was wrong to be gay or transgender, but how can that be wrong if it feels right TO YOU! Congrats Leo and I hope all goes well💯

[@servicedoqqy75]

This is so sweet :) I’m so happy for him, I hope he’s doing well (And his hair is just 👌 AMAZING)

[@444eywa]

21:10 I was waiting for the mom to hug him. I'm glad im in the right body 💖 and I feel so bad who is ever going through this

[@mrpickles680]

I love the family. So supporting towards Leo. This must be so challenging. So fortunate to live in the UK and have the NHS. Lovely program.

[@tvesoveso6576]

Aaron hughes eseperlisa théâtre congolesa0 ma p z8

[@sophieclarke4118]

If I remember correctly, some years ago Leo was featured on an episode of the CBBC programme “My Life,” and I watched some of it on iPlayer when I was younger, and not only was Leo’s episode the first episode I watched, it was also my first introduction to the concept of being transgender. It’s actually making me really happy to see how far he’s come since then, which was when he was just getting an “M” on his passport instead of an “F.” Stay strong, Leo!!

[@kemitstoes5764]

He's not "becoming a trans man" he is one, he's just transitioning into the body he feels most comfortable

[@tiffprendergast]

Kemit's Toes yup

[@hagfish4495]

g o d i w i s h t h a t w e r e m e. Also, he's not transitioning into a man. He already is a man, just not with body he feels comfortable in.

[@yanikvanderveen8678]

hagfish not really though, he just thinks he id

[@yanikvanderveen8678]

Not hating just saying that scientifically speaking he isn’t

[@leogayboy8977]

123onetwothree he committed suicide because his school wouldnt support him. Anf yes he was a boy / male / man.

[@Imbogurkus]

wait he committed suicide?? how do you know

[@aok9153]

She is delusional and feels like a man, that doesnt make him a man tho.

[@oli7210]

I want to see Leo after he gets his procedures done. Anyone agree?

[@kaiwildsmith4731]

It's great to see such an amazing support system surrounding him. It almost makes me jealous. I attempted to freeze my eggs a few months ago and I've tried twice. Neither attempt was successful. My dysphoria was through the roof from the female hormones and the internal scans. It was really difficult. They told me that it probably wouldn't work after the third time so I gave up because of the pain and the discomfort and how it was affecting my mental health. I'm 19 now and I've been waiting 3 years for testosterone. It was supposed to be months ago and it makes me so hopeless and angry. I'm glad sooner people can get ahead so quickly, it makes me happy that most people can do it so quickly, but also makes me so mad 😂 I don't mean to be jealous

[@444eywa]

Anyone else watching in 2018? This is so heart WARMING

[@user-tt6ft7fp9c]

earl funtom i am it’s awesome

[@xtylerrx8483]

I really want to find his Instagram or find another update on him to see how he’s doing now with the testosterone and to see if he’s more happy with himself

[@tierneyvt]

*waits for the edgelords to start trying to be provocative and hateful* Their lives have nothing to do with yours. Move on, they're not interfering with you at all.

[@thewildcailin]

Valerie Tierney thank you :)

[@tierneyvt]

Joe M ... a trans women isn't a man. They're a woman. They can therefore use the women's bathroom. Also, I dunno what bathrooms you've been using but women's bathrooms have stalls, with doors that lock. There's plenty of privacy regardless. And anyway- gendered bathrooms are a bit silly- we don't gender bathrooms at home, so why bother in public? It would be a much more efficient system.

[@RefrigeratedCat]

Valerie Tierney bathrooms are publicly gendered probs because some people would be uncomfortable with people of the opposite sex in the bathroom who are strangers, unlike family. probs for a sense of security and safeness. and to stop frickle frackle

[@tierneyvt]

RefrigeratedCat I mean, reasonable- but probably not a great reason, given if you're going to be attacked or something in a bathroom, I don't think there being a sign saying female is going to stop a male with malicious intentions going in, or vice versa. Of course, this could all be avoided by just building gender neutral bathrooms and keeping the gendered ones also if people genuinely think they're needed.

[@RefrigeratedCat]

Valerie Tierney I'm not on a side, I'm just saying I can see both sides of the argument

[@sebmorrison7879]

My dad taught Leo at school, he’s such a lovely guy in his opinion

[@dakotachristopher5532]

When Leo's doctor said "I completely understand your apprehension and worries" that really got to me because she just reminded me that doctors are truly amazing.

[@Gadfly333]

Con artists more like..

[@cardinnairn6345]

354 days until I can legally start hormones

[@twt2818]

Cardin Jasper Nairn congrats 🎉🎉

[@jordanslife5881]

Cardin Jasper Nairn aaawww good luck bud

[@williamchilds216]

YASSS!!!! NOT LONG TO GO!!!! Congrats!!!

[@gabbylister2989]

NOT TOO LONG NOW

[@makesomeoneloveyou]

ALMOST THERE DUDE

[@sarahlouisewould]

I cannot believe some of these comments. it's 2017 ffs. at 16 you're old enough to know. whar about all the underage pregnancies. I'm so shocked at the comments. I was willing him to get his testosterone. I hope he lives a long happy life x

[@user-lq3ro4vp3z]

she and will always be a she no matter what

[@moistmist4766]

b11 5 *SHUTDOWN* Ruthless...

[@user-lq3ro4vp3z]

+sonoki82 what ?

[@WatchHeadsRoll]

I'm mostly supportive of transgender people, but I'm extremely hesitant when it comes to children. 16 is not old enough to know whether you want to spend the rest of your life as a the opposite gender. If you go to the search bar, and look up gender de-transitioning, you'll see that many transgender adults change their minds about transitioning. It's important that he makes that decision once he's reached maturity.

[@MarisaFloyd]

Apparently he committed suicide.

[@heyjudehowareyou3799]

I'm here because recently a friend of mine who i love so much came out as a trans guy and I'm trying to understand what he is going through. Don't be afraid to come out to your friends, if they really love you, they'll support you, and if they don't do it... They were never your friends

[@sheepishcactus9451]

Basically its like you wake up and your suddenly in the wrong and which your metality slowly starts to hate your own body becoming suicidal because well its like your body becoming somebody that isnt you But you want it to be you not that person so you want to medically transition

[@mothgirlx6707]

Great video, I feel lucky I’m fairly comfortable with my body now, can’t imagine how this all feels like for Leo, and what great parents he has.

[@Isak-H]

I get so stressed and envious when I see people get hormone blockers because I need them

[@rihndou]

How old are you? And where do you live? Finding a doctor or therapist would definitely be a good start. :) Take it slow and find your way!

[@pjkrumholtz8491]

sakke surströmming I get an emla patch,which numbs it. Makes it a lot easier..

[@RustHusky]

bruh i’m watching this with my friend n he was like, “that’s gonna he you soon” n after a few seconds, he said “aye you got tears on the cat”

[@Pixie1695]

So amazing hearing his father's journey to understanding and acceptance. Bravo, to these amazing parents and their amazing son. ❤

[@georgiasimpson4127]

The title is completely wrong. U dont wave a magic wand and 'BECOME a trans man'...hes always been a man on the inside so he is a man. It should be 'Leo the trans man'.

[@sonjaberger8768]

I think it's meant like "changing from a trans boy into a trans man" like you would also say "becoming a man" about a cis boy growing up and becoming an adult, not indicating a gender change but an age change.

[@emmacraig7430]

Aww Im so glad he is happy now! He is so understanding of people being slow to understanding this. So mature

[@emmacraig7430]

She?

[@wolfzmusic9706]

Çerastes He didn’t commit suicide. That’s another Leo.

[@ElanTee]

The family are so lovely. Credit to them for supporting Leo all the way.

[@michelledawson566]

Elan2017 Tee family is what he needs so he is very lucky,the family and Leo are a beautiful family 💕🌈🇦🇺x

[@RC2214]

It is such a great inspiration that he has a wonderful supportive mother. A lot different now then it was say 20 years ago. There are more support systems for kids and adolescents. I wish I had an awesome mother like he.

[@PsychedPerspective]

I’m happy for him and that his family is so loving and supporting.