Gender Identity Documentary | My Experiences of Changing Gender | Only Human

Crossing gender must be the most dramatic personal journey of all. This two-part special gives us incredible first-hand accounts from transsexuals about their experience of changing gender - often at huge emotional and financial cost. From rock stars to body builders and average suburban dads, Sexchange shows us how far medicine has come in fulfilling the dreams of people who were born in the wrong body.
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[@9094mtz]

The stylist was doing a crossover style of an old cat/church lady and Mrs Doubtfire. 😬😭😂🤣😂🤪

[@revdrtiffanyfoster]

🤭😭

[@jackiemarini3203]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🥴🥴

[@schprlock]

When the mind does not agree with the body, you should fix the mind. Not the other way round, because the body doesn't need fixing. You can deform it, but that's it.

[@BB-116]

Sometimes, the only way to fix the mind is to fix the body.

[@schprlock]

@@BB-116 I totally agree. When there's an accident or a disease that disfigures the body. Plastic surgery can help with self esteem and general psychological well being. In these cases, however, there is nothing wrong with the body, only with the mind.

[@BB-116]

@@schprlock That's absolutely correct. The mind of sufferers is chemically unbalanced. This is why it's important for sufferers of body dismorphic disorder (BDD) to be thoroughly screened, and they are. The current standard for treating severe BDD is "gender affirming care" and this involves surgery. Many sufferers of BDD will take their own lives without treatment, so if our only option to save their lives is to have them look on the outside how the feel on the inside, then I'm all for it. It literally doesn't affect anyone but them. It is a life-saving procedure, and it's the only option many sufferers have. Until they can figure out another affective cure, people should chill out about how others treat their own mental illness. Live and let live.

[@tobymartindale7713]

maybe you should fix your (closed) mind

[@schprlock]

@@tobymartindale7713 I was trying to think of something to reply... There is no reply to that.

[@freepalestine800]

no one is "born in the wrong body"

[@callmeneutrino7136]

Your lived experience does not represent the sum total of all people’s experiences. Put your narcissistic assumptions to rest and LISTEN to other people sharing THEIR lived experiences. Stop assuming you know them better than they know themselves.

[@riobrasilsambashowssambist1453]

​​@@callmeneutrino7136it is narcissistic to assume ppl were born wrong. That person's opinion was actually to defend the human race that no one is born inherently wrong. Do you think dwarfism is wrong? Do you think cranial deformity is wrong?? Check yourself!!! You are the narcissist

[@valentinegoudou594]

define down sindrom its disphoria check out about it before makeing stupied coments gender disphoria is the same its like saying no one is born with out legs our arms

[@TeresavanLieshout]

​@@callmeneutrino7136you are the narcissists, forcing normal people to lie for other peoples delusions 🤡

[@minnowartscrafts]

My ex-wife transitioned a few years ago. She and I did divorce, but she will always be my best friend and I'm supportive and happy for her. The people who really love you will love you either way.

[@ang123brando8]

That is so effed up

[@Theodorej1960]

@@ang123brando8 What's so "f'd up" about it?? People striving for a bit of happiness, while not hurting others, is not "f'd up". People who aren't trans and say that kind of thing are what's "f'd up".

[@ang123brando8]

@@Theodorej1960 yeah, transing is very effed up!! No argument to be had. Watch some of the regret stories.

[@ang123brando8]

@@Theodorej1960 i’m pretty sure if my dad decided to trans, it would hurt me in a very deep way. You can’t say it doesn’t affect others. But you have cat videos and…

[@BB-116]

​@ang123brando8 how would it hurt you, exactly?

[@jupitermoon7137]

Ha Ha, the stylist says these people don't know how to appear in public!!! She looks absolutely RIDICULOUS!!

[@katrinejessen1488]

Had to come looking for exactly that comment

[@broella6493]

A hot pink corset? She, along with the big yellow chair, look like they came straight out of “Alice in Wonderland.” However, the chair looks more convincing than she does!

[@TiggiTheWillful]

@@broella6493 what’s wrong with expressing a strong aesthetic.

[@mariajosemedina1026]

@Cathy Burnham . Lo

[@mariajosemedina1026]

@Cathy Burnham L

[@ashleyj0]

Hello, I'm your stylist and I'll be helping you to look as frumpy as humanly possible. This look says, "90s librarian with 6 cats" perfect!

[@SelitaEbabe]

Lol rigggghht!!! Lmao 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@passionfashions3018]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@Mister-Reno]

i was thinking the same thing 😂

[@ServiceDogRosie]

This video looks like its from late 90s early 2000s..

[@chriscaspian2280]

Brilliant

[@curlykeys8261]

That stylist lady dressed that poor woman like a thrifted Mary poppins 😩😩😩

[@mokus4320]

Make me sick

[@logank6261]

the early 2000s was a weird time but even for the early 2000s that lady has an eccentric fashion sense

[@victoriapopaz5303]

It’s not meant to be 😫😫

[@Letizia2810]

That stylist needs a stylist herself….. Seriously, nonsense. Not even in the 2000s!

[@1000sister]

I think this documentary is older than we think looking at that white MacBook. Thus the style difference.

[@NubianQueen100]

Imagine telling GOD that he created you the wrong way...

[@valentinegoudou594]

as far as god says neather the man our woman be a siner disphoria is mistake in conseption please stop trying to use religieon to justfie your transphobia have a good day

[@abeolivares7875]

When I saw Michelle’s stylist I got worried 😟

[@ijanms]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@goodluk654]

Michael*

[@SelitaEbabe]

@@goodluk654 don't be stupid

[@gangoffour6690]

YIKES 😬

[@mlokole254]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cindicescon3149]

If she is a stylist I’m a brain surgeon

[@MissVanSam]

My god, funniest comment 😄👏

[@yroppoor]

lmfao trueee

[@ladygreytea2462]

The stylist has a bad taste.

[@captineyeball3740]

If she's a stylist I'm a stylist

[@pinkyvdt]

🎶🎵🎶I'm a stylist, he's a stylist, she's a stylist..🎶.wouldn't u like to be a stylist too.. 🎶🎵🎶

[@didide5064]

Stop playing GOD 😭

[@lindadavis5668]

Which God? There are sooo many mythical gods. Atheists care less.

[@lindadavis5668]

No.

[@krystalchinoysalutes7168]

No matter how he dresses, he still walks like a dude

[@valentinegoudou594]

stop trying to be god judge and you be judged

[@AmeliaConway]

thats really fascinating the comment she made about how the testosterone actually changed the way he experiences feelings.

[@Rein_]

*he made a lot if not all transmen who start with testosterone say that they experience feelings different, often they have trouble crying.

[@tiffanyw3064]

Estrogen is wonderful, and it does make you more emotional.

[@sissyrayself7508]

She experienced

[@yesucansell2]

Hormones change everything. It is liberating.

[@marytli51]

I’m stuck on the stylist’s attire. Did I miss the corset era?

[@pwallace5359]

I wondered the same thing, I don’t remember that one

[@TheVeggiekat]

For a trans woman a corset can give a more female torso shape.

[@annemarietobias]

@@TheVeggiekat The woman in the corset wasn't trans...

[@karmaleenash2841]

I um love it lol!

[@samanthalewin4397]

She wouldn't be my stylist. If I knew someone who wanted to transition, she would not be the first choice either

[@TheFireproofWitch]

The woman styling Michelle has horrendous taste in fashion 😳

[@natasha1976tnmh]

Agreed!

[@mbatista5891]

Sure does. WTF was she thinking lmao.

[@spiralpython1989]

Can’t agree more! V frumpy.

[@DanielaArte]

Totally agree

[@LadyWhoEver0]

It was 00’s Style I guess 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@darrenyoung3102]

Hoping that every single person in the documentary today is still happy and living fulfilled lives

[@susanbrown5998]

I think the stylist needs a stylist.

[@josimpson7999]

I was going to say the same. I mean, who in their right mind would take advise from her?

[@chipdale377]

Agree totally!

[@aidakuwait47]

I was about to say that😂😂

[@rickyli0n568]

100%

[@valeriepowell1736]

Id love to do her make up 💖

[@meridythgriffin]

Can we talk about the surgeon's INSANE yellow velvet chair??😂😂😂

[@suemount6042]

I was thinking the same very alice in wonderland

[@broella6493]

Looks like something out of “Alice in Wonderland!”

[@TheTonialadd]

Glad you mentioned it! I was over the moon when I saw it. Want!!!

[@ylinares38]

Yes lived it💯💜

[@duaneknorr3081]

Good eye!!

[@vivalaleta]

I'm a middle aged, hetero cis female but the doctor made me tear up who said he wanted his patients to roll out of bed and go to the door looking like the woman they have always known that they are. He's an artist with a beautiful soul.

[@deniseg-hill1730]

CIS a made up word by the wokerati. We used to say Heterosexual female.

[@NNM-sc3rj]

Not a psychiatrist.

[@reneeisrael8192]

12,000 “women” who used to be men. They’re still men, have always been men, and will always be men.

[@valentinegoudou594]

and you are igrant have allways been igrant will allways be igrant

[@Ehsan331]

The stylist is the only one who needs consultation

[@kabardinka1]

This film is over 17 years old.

[@ehrichan6726]

kabardinka1 such high quality!

[@charlenemonique1]

Yeah because I was wondering if maybe I had seen this a long time ago - like maybe 10 years? I wasn’t sure at first 🤔💖💖

[@JonesStreetMusic]

Good to know. I think I'll skip it. 30 seconds in and it says "there have never been so many ways to choose your gender." Duh! Did you even talk to any trans people? Like the man who said it's like knowing you're left handed or right handed; you just know." You don't choose your gender. *eye roll*. Yep, this will just be annoying to watch.

[@antoniajane5442]

You can tell by the collars of the men's shirts!

[@nincure]

@@JonesStreetMusic I'm trans and I totally agree.

[@yoyoland8461]

I can’t begin to imagine how it would feel to be in the wrong body.

[@dp6970]

Agreed

[@gills87]

Try crossdressing, it might help.

[@Cityofemeralds]

Me either 😳

[@BronzeSista]

Although sometimes I felt that I was a millionaire in the wrong body

[@Luna-zc6sj]

It feels like hell, but thankfully to how accepting people are these days its a lot easier to be myself 😊

[@andreavanda4722]

The stylist Not not only needs to work on her wardrobe but her personality. I can't believe she said, "Are you listening?" to the client! 😳

[@pamela7462]

I know. All bluff!

[@CameronKiesser]

Learn to take a joke.

[@andreavanda4722]

@@CameronKiesser Since when is rudeness a joke? Haha

[@CameronKiesser]

@@andreavanda4722 All the time as long as there's laughter.

[@leetv2223]

I think she was nervous.

[@amaracrow0501]

I have two kids and my only wish for them is to be happy and thrive. I love when I hear stories about parents who accept their kids, even if it makes them personally uncomfortable. EVERYONE deserves unconditional love and acceptance from their parents.

[@janedoe-ex5wo]

Yes❤❤❤

[@jenmonty1007]

Yes! I could not imagine not accepting and completely supporting my transdaughter

[@BmoreBetterNOW]

It is unfortunate that we know so little about ourselves, our Creator, and why we were created. If good doesn’t make mistakes - and we are confused about our gender the true issue is determining why we are confused… Were we ever traumatized at a young age. Did an adult we loved show more care for a specific gender? Did we hear a parent speak negatively often about men or women. This issue is deeper than it appears & I would never support my child in changing their gender without giving therapy a change to sort through what is really going on. I have heard waaay too many stories of people regretting changing their gender & thinking to harm themselves because they cannot find happiness.

[@cynthiadavid5282]

Good video

[@normatemp2071]

@@BmoreBetterNOW 1. God makes trans people. 2. 99% of trans people are happy with transition. No God does not mistakes. People do that when they assert culturally beliefs onto God that are not even in their religion in the 1st place have made the mistake.

[@nebban28]

So no one is gonna talk about the ridiculous chair in the doctor's office?

[@spiralpython1989]

nebban28 I really liked it... but not in that setting! V odd to have it behind a small desk in an otherwise boring office. And especially not with that weird tassel.... but in the right setting it would be brilliant.

[@wendybusby9415]

That was what I was going to say. If I ever went into a Doctors office and saw that big yellow freaky thing, I would have run like hell.

[@broella6493]

“Alice in Wonderland” baby..

[@Stonemag]

Google MacKenzie Childs furniture for something similar.

[@gangoffour6690]

The chair was from Pee Wee's Playhouse !

[@bettysims9284]

I wish this documentary talked about the side effects of these drugs and surgeries.

[@82566]

Yes it would be interesting to learn about the long term pros n cons presently ,as well as some opinions decades out from having the surgery. Iam sure the procedures and medicines given have changed over the years.

[@richachandra7338]

Yes, ofcourse

[@MasterRoss-sn7dl]

Tell that to the schools that are pipelining kids to transing

[@ossian11]

Yes. Not a word about all the damage they do.

[@valentinegoudou594]

had it all over 40 years ago long befor it was so educated and im grate and have family

[@anthonycardella8747]

It's a shame when these people decide to transition AFTER they get married and have kids. It must be very painful for their spouses and their children.

[@Notcherbidness]

Maybe they have loving families. Not everyone is as judgmental metal and fearful as you.

[@wp2488]

I’m sure you have an issue with young people transitioning as well.

[@anglophils645]

Anthony made a perfectly normal, empathetic statement. You two repliers are showing your insecurity and immaturity, by rudely snapping back at him, the way you did.

[@lanceanderson8318]

It's a shame people who are trans have to put up with comments like this.

[@aspenenglish4976]

How do he know what a woman feels like and vise versa?

[@mayhemmacy1566]

'i dont have to worry about how i look' Sounds like all these people want is other people to validate them and thats why they go through all this suffering and surgery.

[@valentinegoudou594]

very wrong im transgender i do it for me my confidance my body my brain

[@katecarlisle8383]

For those who participated in this documentary, thankyou for your brave & enlightening sharing. Lots of love & success in your new lives.🙂🦋👍

[@handiable]

Loved this documentary. It's been about 3 years since I transitioned and I wouldn't have it any other way. I accept the verbal abuse, stares, laughs, and the support from others also. I'm moving forward to live for me and not for others. I'm finally free and happy to enjoy the life that I prefer to live.

[@lislenz670]

handiable I commend you for being true to yourself, don’t worry about what ignorant people say or think. You have every right to have a fabulous and beautiful life. May happiness and hugs surround you. With lots of love from New Zealand 🇳🇿 xoxo 😘

[@handiable]

@@lislenz670 Thank you Lisle for those supportive comments. It's people like you that make the world a beautiful place to live with your positivity. Thank you Love. Kisssss.

[@urmelausdemeis4743]

I am so happy for you! And I really hope that some day people become more accepting!!! On the other hand it really makes me sad and mad that you have to "accept" all the negative emotions from others 😔! I wish you all the best from Germany and I am sending you a supportive hug 🤗😘

[@niviamaeva]

😍😍😍😍

[@skyjack8541]

These confessions are confusing.

[@michaellondonxxx4860]

That gender image consultant was a very oddball, eccentric type .... even aside from the bright pink corset

[@arnedale2951]

We are all born in the right body. We are born in the body God has blessed us with. It's impossible to change gender. Because God always knows best. There are many dangerous side effects with puberty blockers and other treatments. It's not wise to destroy the body God has given us.

[@valentinegoudou594]

go back study your bible on disphoria and dont qoute sexualty its total difrent part of the brain

[@firstlast-yn4qg]

"most dramatic personal journey of all" not to mention impossible.

[@questions6746]

Where are all the regret stories?

[@vaquera9368]

Would love to see a follow up to this and hear what life has been like for them.

[@l.genevievealcorn-business5755]

As I write this March 3, 2022 my male-to-female gender-confirmation-surgery was 48.5 years ago, Sept 23, 1974. I was 26 yrs old then ... I am 74 now and I have had a truly WONDERFUL Life. The only sad parts were loosing my daddy in ''95, then my mom in '96. But the very, very best part was falling in love with the cis woman who became my wife ... meeting Marleen was Magical to me ... She has become "the Love of my Life". I can't imagine having lived a life without Mar being in it !

[@l.genevievealcorn-business5755]

Lawrence & Margery gave me such wonderful support & truly unconditional love. I can only say Thank You Mom & Dad. You were wonderful roll models. I'm getting tears on my iPad just thinking about you.

[@dianabeurman364]

I HOPE THEY FIND HAPPINESS!

[@brendaalexander4574]

I would love to hear how they are doing. All good I hope and pray.

[@brendaalexander4574]

@@l.genevievealcorn-business5755 I'm so happy for you.

[@taljasusec]

I wish I had these lessons on how to walk and behave as a woman. Why didn't we ever learn that?

[@questions6746]

Where are all the 10 year olds reports?

[@murtithinker7660]

God, why? And if your wedding and the days you had your kids were the best days, you would not be messing that up with your selfish and vain transition. Those professionals making a market out of this must be stopped immediately.

[@joannalamb4542]

When I was 3-4 my mom started beating me and telling me I am not a girl this lasted for 13yrs. I am 62 now and a couple years into transitioning but I fear it is to late and when I go to sleep I hope I don’t wake up. I thought there was something seriously wrong with me for decades and did the “male” things society expected of me. I get called sir way to often and that cuts to the bone. I am glad things are better for younger ppl now, but like I said I feel my life has passed me by.

[@tinah9059]

I'm so sorry Joanna. I wish you'd had the support you should have had.

[@gladtobeattheexit7385]

I too am so sorry. I have many of the same thoughts but for different reasons. It's horrible to feel this way and u didn't get to have the life u wanted. And child abuse and traumas never go away. The scars remain.

[@louisehones4736]

I knew in 1969 at 16 years old I wanted to transition. Society said I couldn't. Now coming up to 68, on HRT since November 2018. They say it's never too late but I'm not convinced. The changes haven't been what I expected them to be. I look with longing at young trans girls now, and see what I could have and should have been. I had breast augmentation last November and was a big boost to actually have something female. I should have had an orchiectomy after I started but no one suggested it and I never thought. There isn't much left of my testes now anyway and bottom surgery will remove what's left. I am going to have all the surgeries I need so I can finally look and feel like the woman I was meant to be. Young people out there, if this is what you want don't hesitate, go for it. You have more support than I did.

[@sophiasocal68]

Joanna, I felt this was when I started transitioning at age 49, I'm now 53 and pass with no one giving me a second look. Keep going and you will see results. Stay strong girl, you got this!!

[@Pooyuck]

@@louisehones4736 I see your post is a year old. I hope all has gone well in the last year. I am 67 and battling the same feelings. I keep asking myself why I did not start earlier but life did not present a good starting point while coping with 3 children. So now I am in the midst of transitioning and continually questioning if I can make it. The time, pain and cost are high but there is no other choice if you want to live. Good luck Louise 🙂

[@Pussilover56]

I am a 17 year old teenager trapped in the body of a 70 year old man! It's horrible! And no one takes pity on me!

[@ritahorvath8207]

I am 52 years old but I define myself as retired. Why do I have to work another 13 years ❓⁉️❓⁉️

[@KingSteen]

You sound like an idiot trapped in an idiot's body

[@valentinegoudou594]

life is to live take every day as you last one day you be wright so dont mope enjoy

[@cynthiasealy573]

I would be curious to see a current (year 2020) interview with these people to hear their current thoughts and if they still feel they made the right choices or if they have regrets

[@nincure]

Hi, I'm not in this documentary but I ran across your comment. I was assigned female at birth and since the time I knew the difference between boy and girl (about 3 or 4 years old, when I could dress myself.) I knew I wasn't a girl. I didn't have a clue what a transgender person was until I was 23 years old, and a lightbulb immediately came on and I knew I had to transition. I can tell you I absolutely wouldn't be here right now if I hadn't. I've been taking testosterone and living my life as 100% me for over 14 years now and it was absolutely the best thing I've ever done. I still need a surgical procedure or 2 to really get the body I would feel comfortable in, but like I said I wouldn't be here if I hadn't transitioned. Of course this is just my experience, but I can tell you I know a lot of transgender people and I have never met one who regretted transition.

[@tracyanderson6377]

That would be great......I’m sure irl they do post therapy but it would be cool to see it after they’ve had awhile pass

[@nincure]

@@tracyanderson6377 it really depends on the individual whether or not they continue therapy. If they don't feel they need any more surgical procedures they may not feel the need for more therapy, other than hormone replacement therapy, because that is lifelong!

[@cynthiasealy573]

nincure, thank you so much for commenting, I really appreciate your input!

[@nincure]

@@cynthiasealy573 you're welcome!

[@CosmicEremite]

I'm not understanding this style counselor with zero sense of style 🤣🤣

[@peterpisspotty3052]

These therapists must make a fortune - what a gravy boat

[@Bri-nc8yp]

Therapists? What they make off these people PALES in comparison to what the doctors and big pharma makes. Imagine for the rest of your life you have to inject yourself with hormones or you go back to looking like your original self. I work in healthcare and this young trans "woman" has been sick and since enter our facility from suffering from a stroke at the young age of 32 has not been able to take the estrogen shots. The full beard came back and the breast buds that developed were gone.

[@SharonVeeLee]

Wait until you see the lifelong care of hormones, surgical fixes,etc. They become lifelong medical patients.

[@deniseg-hill1730]

Of course there is a load of money in it. It wouldn't pushed otherwise.

[@valentinegoudou594]

try living in a trans shoes then you see its no gravey boat

[@lizicadumitru9683]

It's not the patients that are getting the money duh​@@valentinegoudou594

[@onixanaii]

when the stylist said every woman loves a sale rack Michelle's face was so happy :)

[@Humbucker-hg9ku]

If you read the comments you will understand the time stamps. Stylist @ 7:08 Doctors chair at @ 9:55 These are the “experts” they rely on to “help”. I thought the comments where trolling. But nope. If a doctor had that chair I would walk out without a word. And I don’t think any woman would/should take the stylist advise.

[@vanisacampbell5261]

Lol

[@Factacceptancemovement]

“Shaving is a really fun masculine right of passage” mate, im a man and it’s an annoyance! I’d love to not have to shave everyday. Doesn’t mean I want to be a woman, I just don’t like facial hair!

[@olivedog1880]

I wish these people all the best. I can’t imagine living in a body that I felt uncomfortable in, besides being overweight and the usual stuff

[@ieattofu68]

I think even when people have surgeries for physical change of any kind they still need to prepare themselves for the reality that there are still gonna be parts of them that are undesirable and possible new imperfections that will be a result of making the changes that were desperately desired....some people just keep having surgery after surgery and never know when to stop....

[@DeepFleeceheart]

@@ieattofu68 that's why all the support groups I've been involved with advocate therapy in addition to any other decisions you make.

[@valentinegoudou594]

with you

[@cccpsovietunionisnothingbu2402]

Aidan is a natural man!! Very very masculine and really nice and goodlooking

[@DrGarri]

6:49 As a man, Michael was an absolute BABE!!!

[@maddylit1643]

The shirtless pic?

[@sagefi1]

I'm a feminine woman and i shave my face because makeup looks better without the peach fuzz. It doesn't feel masculine at all for me to shave my face, i guess that's psychological. You can look at these two people and immediately tell what gender they are. But they have to realize that even if they are fully accepted socially as the opposite gender they can never become the opposite gender. I think it's not fair to let people believe this is an option.

[@RB-tq4uu]

Shaving peach fuzz is different to shaving the stubble that taking testosterone causes. It probably doesn't feel masculine to you because you feel like a 'feminine woman' so that's understandable. Both men and women can shave and can have different feelings about shaving. I don't think gender is as rigid as it's often presented as. There's plenty of grey areas and I think society would benefit from not seeing men and women as such fixed, opposing groups. Intersex people shouldn't be forced to choose one or the other if they don't want to. Also I think most transgender people have a biological reason for being transgender. Studies have shown that transgender people's brains more closely match the structure of the gender they say they are and not the one they were assigned at birth. So really they're having a medical procedure to look more like the gender they actually are and not the 'opposite gender'.

[@valentinegoudou594]

its a big conferdance boost do you think that any trans choose to be trans with all the haters that have a sad life i work on front desk of a bizy hotel and im never judged as a guy so you very mistaken

[@TheRevealingUnknown]

These people give me a new insight into this Phenominom, I need to stop jumping to judge or understand and take the time to be a little more empathetic because it's a brave journey to undertake to be oneself and no one should question that.

[@Jesussavedme]

That's so good of you ☺️ I don't know what it feels like to be in the wrong body but Im guessing it's awful 😞

[@firstlast-yn4qg]

it's impossible to change sexes to judging is fine.

[@natashakendall9586]

Aweeeee thank you! We need more allies like you! 😊❤

[@valentinegoudou594]

exactly

[@rjc7289]

Elizabeth's transformation is mind-blowing! She's absolutely gorgeous!

[@jemjarvs]

Lol, the 'style councillor' looks ridiculous!

[@TiggiTheWillful]

Her corset suits her

[@TiggiTheWillful]

@Nicole not everyone dresses in a cookie cutter fashion. Get over it

[@mynights85]

This documentary is like 17 years old

[@user-pp9df6ml6i]

Style was different back then

[@ChelseaSierraK.]

🤣🤣

[@ikr2377]

Facial feminisation looks so good. Even as a woman I need that surgeon

[@Pooyuck]

plastic surgeons make a lot of money from women.

[@annmarie2615]

@@Pooyuck They do but so worth it for the self confidence.

[@Pooyuck]

@@annmarie2615 Totally agree. I plan on spending a lot of money for FFS.

[@annmarie2615]

@@Pooyuck Good luck hope it goes well, I had full FFS and numbing pain for months but so worth it, more painful than my GRS which I had a year later but not as painful as the FFS, my GRS (vaginoplasty) was sore and uncomfortable but not as painful as FFS, no regrets, I'm now complete.

[@valentinegoudou594]

do it it will give you confidance and a big smile

[@traceyj2765]

GOD IS PERFECT HE DOES NOT MAKE MISTAKES

[@nikemaraje5]

So he made us trans willingly 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@valentinegoudou594]

when adam eve left the garden we all became a mistake some like you become a biger one

[@sallys4474]

Gender transition is very profitable business.

[@rolo5424]

Yes and they get life long customers. Kerching.

[@harryhoran7398]

sort of nurses and doctors! damn them! i hate it when people help other people.

[@aprilrae6551]

You sure they helping, cutting off healthy, functional organs? And hormone treatments for the rest of your life.

[@kateofone]

@@aprilrae6551 Yeah they help but only for people with gender dysphoria as their root cause. Worked for me and before I was on like 8 different anti depressants, anxiety meds etc. those never worked but within a month hormones did. I’m 1 in 300 legit ones not the 1 in 50 trenders.

[@normatemp2071]

Is it? What matters is that it is drastically life improving for trans people.

[@thepixiefiles7711]

Poor Michelle’s stylist is so Sooooo off

[@valentinegoudou594]

she not done it for you she done it for her may be she see you same way who knows

[@Omili]

Only sad part in this video is the cost of transition in the US. 8 years ago I started my transition and total cost have been less than 1000€ over that 8 years (all hormones included). And I've gone tru whole change + might be getting later surgery for bit bigger breasts/hip but honestly I don't see reason to do that other than trying to reach the perfection in my mind. That would also cost around 300-500€ total (cost of bed spot in the hospital for around 1 week - 2 week).

[@donaldmjbart-williams3144]

I have no problem with transgender or genderless. However, Female safe spaces should be protected at all times. Only people born female should take part in female activities i.e sports. Let female be female, male be male. everything else I don't care

[@standup2982]

Preach 🙌🙌🙌

[@valentinegoudou594]

learn befor you speak stop your transphobia because you have no knolage on it why should i as a grc woman put myself at risk from men because you and otherers think you know it all

[@bongocharm1332]

"Shaving is a fun, masculine ritual." Complete lunacy.

[@crystalrusmisel1832]

Just allow people to be who they are inside and be happy. At the end of the day they’re not hurting anyone.

[@savetheplanet2982]

Thank you

[@natashakendall9586]

We need more allies like you! ❤

[@nellychild]

That yellow chair is everything😍😍😍I want one!!!

[@marclopez6659]

All courtesy of LazyTown Nickelodeon 😎👉🏻

[@1helluvawomen]

I just want to know how old this video is. This is giving me 80s, 90s vibes.

[@nincure]

Released in 2004. I saw this in 2005 and I wouldn't be here if I hadn't!

[@AmandaBabyyyyy]

@@nincure whewwww we’ve come a long way, thankfully...but we can always do better! Onward and upward 😌

[@valentinegoudou594]

17 years ago

[@alexgamage9872]

I was born a with both male und female body parts I'm 54 now und never been able to choose one or the other I'm happy with the way I am but good luck to you

[@teleamor]

People over 30: do you remember even ONE "trans" kid growing up?? Me neither

[@derinaries]

I knew a male who wanted to be a female and you know what? He is still a HE.

[@10ispy]

Nope

[@newkingdom6750]

Not one

[@mongoosecandice7402]

Even though this is 17 years old, I'm honestly surprised that a San Francisco Gender Makeover Stylist is calling Michael "he". The narrator does at times, but the stylist doing so confused me.

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

Because pronouns weren’t a big deal then? I was friends with a few people who were trans and they didn’t ask to be referred by a different pronoun.

[@geminiwolf0077]

@@sarcasticallyrearranged Yeah, well, I a trans person would ask to be referred by a different pronoun. Just because you were friends with a few trans people, doesn't mean you were friends with all of them.

[@EmilyMineDesigns]

Seeing people finally being able to truly be who they are makes me so happy. Especially Michelle! Living almost 50 years feeling like you’re trapped in the wrong body but too scared to do anything about it must be horrible.

[@daisychain3007]

​@@bean1077Exactly and people discriminate against them.

[@Iworkwithnitwits]

Michael reminds me of the Patrick Swayze character in the movie To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar!

[@SelitaEbabe]

Lmfao right!!!

[@gracemunroe]

OMG, me too!

[@jhutch1681]

I have no experience with anyone who has been in a situation like this. I grew up with old school teaching and ideas, but always felt pain when I saw someone else judged. I am a conservative person who shies away from risk, and the thought of someone having drastic and permanent surgeries worried me. This opened my eyes and makes me feel happy for the people finding their way along their own life's journey. No one else's opinion should matter as long as you take your time and are sure. God bless you and your loved ones.

[@ang123brando8]

Sorry God don’t bless people changing their gender as he created.

[@mr.albert2847]

So don’t judge me when I walk into the women’s bathroom when your daughter is there 👍🏾

[@jhutch1681]

@@mr.albert2847 I have never encountered this, but I think I would be fine with it, now that I am better educated.

[@johndean958]

Fantastic attitude .

[@keys2vibranthealth]

I hope it goes well. You have more chest hair than my husband.

[@trishpiglet]

"Everyone has a clothing personality" says pink Barbie corset ice cream librarian Yes, I am sat here wearing leggings and a dress with moth holes... what of it?!

[@energeticrebel]

So much judgment here about the stylist. Wow.

[@alexaelliott2598]

Well earned .. she made caricature out of Michelle.. I wish Michelle well and I am sure Michelle will have better taste/style than what was inflicted on her

[@valentinegoudou594]

judge not our be judged

[@lorispain1]

Elizabeth is stunning! Loren and Lucas look good too.

[@spiritual2020]

I knew someone who is a male cross dresser and he's doing it bc of trauma associated with when he went to war.

[@harryhoran7398]

did he say that or is that what jesus told you

[@spiritual2020]

@@harryhoran7398 where the heck are you getting Jesus in all this in my comment I wrote. Actually, yes indeed a very real person told me this.

[@adenabrooks4939]

Can you tell me more about your friend?

[@goatthulu6662]

How was Doctor Brownstein's chair at about minute 10:00 simply glossed over? Thanks for the documentary. :)

[@charlieblah]

How is this documentary more constructive than more recent trans representations

[@LauraC-hq7sm]

Some people are happy changing their gender other people regret it. Everyone is different.

[@normatemp2071]

Yes and there have been studies on the ratio of the two groups. 99% of trans people report being happier after transitioning. We should have best practices to make sure care does not go to the wrong people but lets be informed and honest about how the chips have fallen.

[@randmorf]

@@normatemp2071 These "studies" have erroneous results. More like 10% of transitioners regret it.

[@beanj580]

What you failed to mention is most times regret comes between 5 and 10 years after surgeries. That's when your regret rate increases significantly. The low regret rate you speak of only follows people between weeks and up to a year after surgery

[@natashakendall9586]

​@@beanj580If you're not trans or detrans, why do you care? It's not your body?

[@kelligray1848]

I like how Rob explained his perspective, what a nice guy. Sounds like they both won the jackpot in finding good partners.

[@anndanks4136]

Yeah, I get it. The pink corset and the op shop style. I realized this is what you were talking about as soon as I sent it.

[@rjvowels]

Amazing documentary!!!

[@brenoricardo1450]

Meanwhile I am a man trying to be more masculine...

[@stitch8296]

Be yourself my dude

[@jolesliewhitten6545]

Love the doctor ‘s yellow chair!

[@rachelbarr6712]

Came to read the comments expecting terrible transphobia. Pretty delighted to see everyone just dragging the stylist and the interior designer 😅

[@abeolivares7875]

Are there any update videos on these people?

[@CameronKiesser]

@Dive Again "Don't tell me the odds!" - Tran Solo

[@jessicarenae5107]

*She's a fashion whaaaat??!! I know... this documentary was made a good while ago lol!! That corset with all that... well that whole outfit lol!!*

[@maximamuster2013]

as a transgender, I love this upload back from the days when transition was reasonable and not out of a mood with immediate surgery as it happening now.

[@justmemimi7338]

Thank you! I have friends who transitioned years ago, and they’re horrified by the growth in number, and rapidity of people transitioning - all without sufficient vetting. Wishing you well. 💜

[@jennamakesbugs]

@@justmemimi7338 There is no growth in number, only a growth in awareness and perception. Look at the history of almost anything that was once taboo and suddenly became more accepted and you will see a sudden surge in the number of people who no longer feel they need to be secretive. They were always there even if they weren't counted before.

[@justmemimi7338]

@@jennamakesbugs nonsense.

[@minnowartscrafts]

I can't decide if this is a troll post or not... I am involved with several groups that specialize in supporting trans people, and I've never heard a trans person call themselves "a transgender." Transgender is an adjective. Also, I've never heard of anyone being immediately referred for surgery. What I do hear is kids who have no prior behavioral or mental health issues developing depression and misbehaving when they are being denied hormone blockers. The supposed "whistleblower" here at StL childrens hospital turned out to be a liar, but that didn't stop people from calling in bomb threats and the state banning care for trans kids.

[@maximamuster2013]

@@minnowartscrafts I am a different generation. Back then, in context of the issue, at least me and many others, say they are transgender. So why should I be a troll. My transition started 25 years ago, so it was a different time back then. reading some news, "detrans" seems to be an issue. back then in Europe there much more redtape to get hormones. YES I support HRT as early as possible IF and only if there is a clear therapy and examination.

[@katharineellis3809]

I absolutely Love This video Thankyou!

[@catlady3808]

Can we talk about just how handsome Aiden is?

[@yengsabio5315]

Who here thinks that they were born with the wrong body? And if you can please share (if you will) your reason(s) of thinking so. This issue is something that I want to understand better. So if you reply, thank you in advance!

[@kimalonzo3363]

They weren't born in the wrong body. God doesn't make mistakes.

[@shanabenjamin8945]

Amazing! Keep shinning:)

[@lifechoices6643]

Once the decision to exercise courage in such matters is repeatedly exercised, the way forward opens up.But one or two steps at a time

[@susanmurphy958]

Elizabeth is Beautiful.💕. Even when Elizabeth was Lee he/she was stunning.

[@ElizabethSC284]

Thank you Susan 😘 you are so sweet

[@suzycue732]

Such an expense to change...I wonder how Michael can afford all the treatments--hormones, therapy and electrolysis in particular when he has 4 children

[@valentinegoudou594]

corection she has thank you

[@tracyleekley1353]

If ONLY the men transitioning to women was not so emotionally, spiritually, & physically as difficult on the human, as the transition from Female to Male. My heart hurts for their challenges & pain.

[@renealise6110]

It is so great to see a documentary on this subject and show a honest version. Certain parts brought me to tears. There’s no denying the courage and strength of everyone who is featured . As one other comment said, I’d love to see a follow up on everyone here.

[@nikolanikic2045]

if you want an honest version you should be able to see the followup, but there is never one.....they paint it with rainbow colors but its not all that.....

[@normatemp2071]

@@nikolanikic2045 99% of trans people who transition report being happy with it. There is lots of follow up if you look for it. There are many people in society who transitioned a long time ago now.

[@nikolanikic2045]

@@normatemp2071 people who transitioned a long time ago went through a serious procedure before starting a transition, nowadays due to politics and fashion it has became a totally different story, with doctors serving the purpose of only validating the decision and prescribing medications among which are those not approved by fda for this particular purpose, its easy to research if you really care

[@normatemp2071]

@@nikolanikic2045 as a trans person in the trans community I can tell you know. That narrative is part of the fearmongering you have been fed.

[@nikolanikic2045]

@@normatemp2071 what part in particular is not true?

[@coleengoodell7523]

Here I was watching all serious and then that stylist walked up and I bout pushed myself through my couch in a mixture of horror, disbelief and facination. Not a hair clip was wasted on making Michelle's beautiful hair look as awful as possible.

[@pmamonthero6641]

Good lord what was that stylist lady wearing lol shes the last person id take style advice from but I do hope Aidan and Michelle are still happy and thriving in life

[@mariesophie-6583]

From which year is this documentary ? Anybody know ?

[@TinyTinaTeaParty]

They said multiple times there’s no turning back. I didn’t like that. There have been multiple trans people who have de transitioned, it’s not healthy to say you can’t detransition. Your journey is your own. If you feel like it’s not what you wanted you can change back. You shouldn’t go into transition with that mindset but don’t feel like you can’t change back if you feel it’s not right for you anymore. Unfortunately we are always chasing more more and we have an empty feeling within and some people try to fill that by transitioning when it wasn’t what they needed originally.

[@Shalanaya]

Well trans people dont do that out of vanity, unlike most people in the world. They are teaching humanity how to be true to ourselves no matter how we get accepted by the outside world. It is a true definition of heroism and courage, going after the ultimate truth of who they are, no matter how the illusion can blind us, which is this physical world. Trans people are following their spirit, not their body (illusion). We are the spirits first, which is invisible, but can be felt.

[@piccadilly171]

@@Shalanaya You mention ‘ultimate truth’ and ‘illusion’ … Ultimate truth is that human beings are the biological gender that their DNA, chromosomes define them to be. Illusion is the surgery, makeup and clothes that help formulate the external appearance of their choice. ‘Transgender ideology’ can not change TRUTH nor convince people who want to adhere to the TRUTH and FACTS.

[@broccolihighkicks3857]

Haha Rob is punching above his weight, Elizabeth is stunning

[@queensigal]

Why is it called chest reconstruction.it is chest deconstruction

[@queensigal]

I wish doctors were this nice when you have a real operation

[@queensigal]

All those years studying and what for?To change phydicslly healthy people's looks

[@queensigal]

Sad when do much drpends on how you look thst you take up s medical professionsl's time to undergo surgeres

[@queensigal]

Michael is asking his wife to be attracted to a woman .that is not fair