What is Stealth? ~ Trans Community

[@werebeastworks]

some days i kind of want to start going stealth, but i am not immune to making trans jokes in a supportive crowd

[@PhoenixAnimations]

That's a mood

[@Name-ut3cf]

LMAO SAMEE

[@fjakjcwjcjjwjcch]

I tried going as stealth in a small group of AFAB friends (ftm), as we saw each other once, in the dark (we were watching a movie) in February, made plans to meet up again in March, and then quarantine happened, so they never got a good look at me. Anyways, periods and chests both came up eventually and I ended up outing myself making all the trans jokes (in the group chat) But yeah now there's less cis ppl than trans ppl in it so that's fun :)

[@badgerfern6469]

😂

[@badgerfern6469]

I know, I just can’t stop myself from making cis jokes, it’s one of the best parts of being trans

[@chadlikespasta3142]

I swear, everytime a cis friend of mine gets asked if im a guy or a girl they don't just say guy, they always feel the need to start explaining that im trans =/ and I never wanna bring it up because i feel the more i draw attention to the fact im trans, the more my friends may start to think im doing it for attention or smthn.

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Oof yeah. You should talk to your friends about asking you first before they give out that information. Best of luck!

[@songgbirdd]

mr. michael mell

[@a84jdu3uc7d]

get new friends

[@kid_missive]

@@a84jdu3uc7d at the friend store? why not just talk to them about it? and then if they suck about it, yep, friend store.

[@a.person1805]

Stealth is a stat in D&D which is influenced by your dexterity modifier. Sorry i just love Dungeons and Dragons jokes, but seriously thanks for the video. Ever since i figured out i'm most likely MTF you started showing up in my feed and i feel pretty lucky to have a calm person on the internet help explain all the things i need to know. The best part is the comment section,with all of the other good folk your videos attract, it is certainly a place of joy. Thanks!

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Ay I think you’ll like my next video! Drawing a bisexual bard 👀 You’re totally good, I love D&D. Occasionally you’ll see references to it in other videos too :)

[@lillylyantha]

Hey, trans girl dnd player/dm!

[@spudsbuchlaw]

Um, actually *slides up glasses* it's a skill, not a stat Okay anyway, I'm suprised DnD is this popular in this neck of the woods as it is!

[@istegal8349]

I want to go stealth when I have my name legally changed. I turn 18 in a couple days and want to start therapy as soon as possible. No one is taking me seriously and I want to be perceived as a dude without people questioning anything or making fun of me anymore. I don‘t want to experience transphobia towards me or people using me as an example to generalize all trans people I have a lot of respect for people who are openly trans and have a platform. I am greatful for their informational content but I could never

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Ay congrats for reaching 18 in a few days! I hope things go well once you start therapy. Totally understandable that you'd want to be stealth.

[@badgerfern6469]

I wish you best of luck! 😁

[@autumn-marissamcclounie7868]

I wish you the best of luck, I’ve been transitioning for roughly 5 years now (I’m 28) and I’m stealth and I can promise you it will be an incredible experience that comes with a lot of hardship and self reflection. Transphobia is unavoidable unfortunately especially for people starting their transition but you have control over your circle of support and learning how to handle toxic people in public will go a long way to achieving stealth. Also! Don’t be afraid to ask your friends for a brutally honest answer when it comes to your appearance, and this is a fact they should know as well to avoid sugar-coating their answers; it’s better to hear it from them than to be clocked on the street with nowhere to go (they’ll be more than likely inclined to tell you what they think you want to hear - “encouragement” - when you really need to hear to truth). Remember to savour every step you take; nothing lasts forever and the same goes for that high you’ll get when you start your journey, enjoy it, embrace it and most of all, love yourself for who you are because it will determine your success and who you become. Work hard, put in the effort and practice, practice, practice and I can promise you the transphobia will pass. The last bit of advice I have for you is the biggest part about being stealth is not making your trans identity your entire identity, know that there is more to you than how you identify and label yourself. Don’t become obsessed with the politics or too involved in trans issues (unless it directly affects you in your community), it will only create confusion for you and as a budding young transperson, the last thing you need is media influence trying to tell you that you’re wrong for existing. Just steer clear of it all and focus on yourself and your transition. Also, I haven’t had my name or gender legally changed yet (so when I get carded it’s usually an awkward surprise - flattering at my age tbh lol), but I chose to use my chosen name as a pseudonym for everyday use and as my preferred name on medical records that way I can keep the veil of stealth up without a nurse or myself, outing me to a group of people who may be in earshot of my birth name being used to address me. I didn’t mean to write so much Oof 😅 anywho, again I hope you the best luck! It’ll be tough at times but just pushing through and practicing and the rewards will be well worth it. Just expect that if you want stunning results, you’ve gotta deal with that much in bullsh*t or more to earn it. But you’ll be thankful you dealt with it cuz without the bullsh*t you’re not gunna pass, let alone pull off stealth. Keep your standards high but realistically achievable with respectable effort.

[@SketchyDoodles]

I’m not trans but I watch this channel to better understand a friend of mine :)

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Aw thank you for being a great friend :)

[@umhi6197]

Thats awesome 👌

[@badgerfern6469]

Awww that’s really sweet

[@_zoeyshaa_]

Same here :)

[@deusvult7211]

@izabella lliuyacc “sweat” lol

[@randomchild8420]

Everyday I say to myself that being stealth is such a good idea and I should definitely do it when the pandemic is over and we all go back to school. Everyday I also remember that you can’t exactly go stealth if you are nonbinary.

[@PTEC]

[@sundaddy1077]

are you a guy or a girl uhhh yEs?

[@skyeplayswithanimation5704]

@@justanothercomment Making people confused is my trans related goal in life

[@MelodiCat753]

I was stealth for a bit, and it was really validating that no one knew I was trans. But this semester, I'm out to my peers in my classes because I like being able to talk about my life, and I'm confident I look feminine regardless of other peoples' validation.

[@Oysters176]

That's how you do. Initial impressions matter. The reason 'femboys' in anime tend to 'work' is that their initial impression is that they are girls.

[@caleb4311]

I've been out for a little over a year but when I was in the closet Phoenix's videos helped me so much. They made me feel valid and reminded me there wasn't anything wrong with me. And when my parents didn't take it well, I would watch Phoenix's videos to remind me I was valid. Thank you Phoenix for everything you do, keep doing what you do and never lose sight of your dreams.

[@PhoenixAnimations]

I'm so sorry I didn't get to this comment sooner! Thank YOU for the amazingly kind words - it warms my heart to know how helpful you found these videos while navigating unsupportive family. I hope you are doing well since positing this comment and have found a supportive community you can be yourself more in! I'm sure a lot has probably happened since then and I would love to know how you are doing. Never lose sight of your dreams either, and have a wonderful rest of your day/night today :)

[@zoisite3326]

i would get out of the closet if my family's expectations haven't locked me in

[@knoxnight6472]

Ray I’m sorry, I’m there too, but I believe it will get better for the both of us ❤️

[@--gay-gods]

Same eventually we’ll all get there though.

[@knoxnight6472]

@Phan! At The Chemical Fall Out on a totally non-related note, EmO TriNiTY

[@--gay-gods]

Knox Night You gotta love the emo trinity.

[@knoxnight6472]

Phan! At The Chemical Fall Out always, always

[@poppyseedmuffin4390]

I really love how well thought out everything in your videos are! They are also a good length and get to the point! These would be super useful to help someone sort out their thoughts if they are getting ready to come out! Once again I am blown away!

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Awww thank you! I really do try to put effort into my scripts and the information I put out :) I appreciate the kind words and I hope you have a great rest of your day/night

[@anacceptablename332]

I’m back! I haven’t commented in a while because I was just outed and I’m going through a tough time. You probably know how unsupportive family takes tolls on your emotions. I’ve been watching your vids don’t worry, you’re my favorite person ever!

[@PhoenixAnimations]

@Blind Whimsy oh no... I hope you’re doing okay. I can’t give too much advice since these situations are so specific, but the biggest thing is to stay safe. Take your time and remember my channel is always here :)

[@HeHe-du4le]

Watching this in school, really nice video man!

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Welp it is an educational video. Thanks haha! Best of luck in school and stay safe :)

[@heather9526]

Where do you live shouldn't schools be closed due to covid?

[@HeHe-du4le]

Star Butterfly Diaz I actually live in Spain, here schools are open since this month

[@tyedraws]

I'm non-binary so being stealth is pretty hard >_>

[@AuthenticAvian]

same i be like " ok time to be stealth " .... " BOY OR GIRL " " WHATS IN YOUR PANT "

[@NotYourCornflower]

@@AuthenticAvian doom

[@peppermint5117]

@@AuthenticAvian "boy or girl?" shut up "what's in your pants" nukes wouldnt being stealth as nonbinary just be like so no one would know which gender u were assigned at birth? or if not, is it really possible to be stealth as nonbinary?

[@nkoptev1789]

Samee, it is so painful tho :

[@fullaudios4u]

just say you weren't born with either or born with both

[@shenenigans2037]

This is super useful. I had a good grasp on the concept previously, but I will totally be sharing this video when asked about this! I'm consistently impressed by how much information you fit in such short videos without it feeling rushed!

[@Al-kd2fy]

At the moment I’m still in the closet about being trans and I wanted to thank this Chanel, it’s really helped me a lot. Have a nice day everyone!!

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Aw thank you! Hope you have a nice day too!

[@Ari-iq6uj]

sdjfljdsfjldskfj its safest in the closet, no matter how uncomfy it is

[@frogs_are_cool3085]

That is true.

[@jessydraws3860]

Sean, I came across your videos while just seeing what there was involving transition type information videos I'd have to say I enjoy watching your content and love your videos they're a nice extending hand to those that are looking to get some help with transitions. You definitely got a new subscriber! Keep making awesome content!

[@PhoenixAnimations]

@JessyDraws hey there! Cool username! Thank you so much for reaching out and leaving such a nice comment :) I’m glad to have you here on the channel! Plenty more content to come too haha. If you ever have any video topic ideas, leave them in the comments and I’ll add them to my big list!

[@sweetiewolfgirl]

I've had the chance to be stealth online and did so for a while, I've long since settled onto being transitioned due to being put for over 7 years now and grew up pretty close to how I wanted to despite not medically transition until little over a year ago. And while I go through my medical transition now, it's changed how I want to be seen, instead of just another girl online I actually want to share my life as it happened and being stealth doesn't allow that. I don't mind being totally open if the topic comes around, but in public where there's the biggest dangers and I have no control over who sees me so I'll be stealth once I can and move to live with my mate. Being stealth in a place I don't have to worry just feels insincere and when I have the stuff to share that I do, it feels wrong to hide them. It's genuine and rare stuff I can speak about, and as much as I dislike it myself others might love it and relate to it. I'm not able to share any of it at all in person for fear that person may react violently and aggressively as others have in the past. Be it me being trans or whatever else. I'm unique to a point im an easy target, be it stuff I was born with, or how I've since been altered in whatever way for whatever reason. Some people may hate it and others may love it, so I will share for those who like it

[@thisisepic3052]

I’m a closeted trans and I’ve actually been thinking about this! I had no idea there was a word for that!

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Yeah! A very fitting word for what it means too haha. Glad the video helped out!

[@peppermint5117]

same

[@wormypoo]

You are a WONDERFUL INFLUENCER. I am glad you make videos like this to spread the word and awareness of the LGBTQ+ Community. As a closeted NB, this makes me feel better to know that a lot of people respect others boundaries. Thank you for being here for us!

[@PhoenixAnimations]

@Worm Species aww thank you! I don’t necessarily consider myself an influencer haha, but I really appreciate the kind words. I hope you have a good rest of your day/night 💛🤍💜🖤

[@moonlitmoss_]

Your growing so fast, you're already at 15k! 💖💖💖

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Right?! It amazes me each day. I'm glad to see so many people learning and growing from the videos I make.

[@kazeryu17]

Back in high-school (2000's), when I thought I was a cis male, I had this drafting and design class. There was this one girl that hung out in the classroom, and she was the perfect female. By that, I mean pretty much the entire class including myself had a mad crush on her. Me and her became close friends. The next year i saw her in the hallway and she claimed to have amnesia and that she didn't know who i was. As the year went on, she started looking less and less feminine. It wasn't until prom that i found out she was transgender the whole time. I didn't even know it was possible to be that stelthy at the time and that was just from HRT. I wish she had told me earlier though rather then at prom, because that made prom very awkward for me, but maby I needed to experience that.

[@Bugaboo8]

Thank you. I was doing this exact thing, thinking I was the only one who didn't want everyone to know. It's nice knowing it's a normal thing. 💜

[@reddoyosshi8474]

I'm obviously not stealth since i'm telling prople here. I'm thinking, of wanting to transition but i'm not sure if I want to do it just yet. I mean, it's a big decision.But it's always on my freaking mind and it drives me crazy! I just, think if I transition what if I haven't done enough things as a boy. But then my body and mind really wants to do it.So, i'm really confused on what to do. Also, great videos they make me learn.So, much about being transgender and struggles with being trans too.Thank you so much!❤

[@dragonslayer101]

If I had the chance to pass I would totally go stealth mainly because of all the stigma that surrounds being trans.

[@saveriogwyn5112]

honestly this is the easiest way in my opinion. To me it doesn't matter if you are trans, all I need to know is if you are a male, female or something in-between

[@goosie8207]

I’ve thought about going stealth but with my age, history and job it’s not possible for me to do. For me I find being open about it in safe environments is very liberating and I like the fact that I can show other trans people, mostly kids, that they is a place for them in society. For those who are stealth I completely respect their decision and if I was much younger I might have gone that route. For me being open is the right decision.

[@fallen_beelzebub]

This is very helpful! Thank you! I already know a bit of this thanks to my trans friend but he didn’t explain much so I’m very glad you’ve made a video about this! :3

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Ay nice! And props to you for watching and learning more :) thanks for being such an awesome friend

[@fallen_beelzebub]

Thank you! I always try my best not to hurt my friend by accident because I don’t know much about trans people. I also think it’s sad that I know so little about it. But thanks to your videos I’m able to learn! ^w^

[@amorphous_asterism]

i wanted to go stealth this year in school since i’m starting a new school but i hardly pass hHVFHVGHV- plus my voice would prolly give me away-

[@arachne8461]

I'd say I go stealth heavily because I don't want to be seen as trans, I want people to just see me as any other woman. It's also scary to be out, when I began transitioning within the first week my tires got slashed and I ghosted by my work because the supervisor wasn't comfortable with trans people. I was harassed and bullied a lot in other work places as well until I managed to stealth, I feel it's put a great deal of shame, self hate and internalized transphobia in me that I best deal with by going stealth and not thinking about it.

[@Denkersis]

Excuse me, but as a fan of Metal Gear Solid I know everything there is about stealth

[@lounirs]

I saw someone talking about being stealth in the comments of another video of yours, and I just brushed it off because I'm not a native English speaker, and I thought it mean smt like slim or idk. Glad to know I was wrong and to now know what is means :D

[@ryla22]

I need to show this to my mom, she wont stop telling people I'm trans and I'm trying my best to be stealth, like, not even the people I work with know so why should randoms I've never met know or my moms friends. It's not public information.

[@PhoenixAnimations]

That’s definitely a boundary you want to establish with her. That is personal information you do not wish to share with others. It’s not information for her to give anyway. If you want someone to know, you can tell them. Getting permission from anyone to disclose that sort of personal info is vital to keeping respect and trust on knowing this information. It’s part of your life. Not everyone in the world needs to know if you don’t want them to

[@heather9526]

Thanks for the information. Your videos helped me so much to become a more respectful person.

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Awww this is so great to hear :) thank you for telling me that. I’m glad others are finding the videos so helpful

[@CrimsonCos]

Okay quick rant I haven’t transitioned at all yet (I still have long hair) and I think that I’ll probably be stealth once I transition. Thing is I also want to start doing stand up comedy, and most comedians tell stories about their childhood. But if I start talking about my childhood it might be obvious that I’m trans. Now it might be easier to just outright say that I’m trans, but trans comedians get heckled a lot and generally aren’t viewed in the same tier as cis comedians. I’m still questioning my identity, so take all of this with a grain of salt, I just wanted to get this off my chest as there’s no one I can talk to about this without feeling like a faker. I’m still young, so I’ll wait until I’m older to start making these big decisions, but this is a problem that has been weighing on my mind recently. If you made it here, thanks for reading lmao

[@sadlyicanbarelyread5409]

I wanted to be stealth in high school starting next year but I realized that the kids from my old school will know me and I also will use he/they/any pronouns that don't reference me being afab. I'm okay with it now but it still sucks that my fresh start won't be so fresh.

[@LowlyEidolon]

Don't know if I'm privelaged or if everyone is just extremely polite The only way to find out is to potentially destroy the privelaged of stealth. Ignorance truely is bliss

[@partysongs4urfuneral]

the day i fully transition, im never mentioning that im trans ever again. if someone asks for my pronouns? he/him. name? aiden. no "yeah, im actually trans" or "yeah, im not born a boy" none of that. im just a guy, thats all.

[@peppermint5117]

same

[@phantomthiefstudios5136]

I just clicked to say “meet the spy,” but I changed my mind.

[@zetazimmer4769]

Trans and intersex people are each about 0.5% of the population, so no matter who you are or where you live, you’ve absolutely met us.

[@OwenLearnsDrawing]

Stealth is when you crouch down to sneak up on an unsuspecting foe

[@PhoenixAnimations]

It can also mean that, yes!

[@robinvobin9094]

Thank you so much for making these videos you make my day everytime you upload

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Aw you made my day just saying that. Thank you :) I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day/night

[@robinvobin9094]

@@PhoenixAnimations SENPAI NOTICED ME

[@PhoenixAnimations]

@Robin Vobin Haha hello

[@a84jdu3uc7d]

tldr at the end I'm living stealth currently because i just feel an extreme discomfort when other people know about my transition because they ALWAYS treat me differently. They'll always remind me about it without me wanting, they'll always make sure to treat me like a "soft uwu boy" when that's the thing i absolutely hate the most and i genuinely feel like punching them, they always say things like "i only fear *real* men so I'm fine with you being my friend", they'll always make sure i remember my dysphoria, my partners would always say they see me as a guy but then tell their friends and family I'm their "confused girlfriend" and everything else. So i promised myself I'd never tell anyone else (even if that means I'll probably never have sex again or go to pools and stuff like that lol) plus, whenever someone ends up finding out or if i tell them, I don't get taken seriously anymore. They don't listen to me, they just dismiss everything i said and say that I'm just being overdramatic or hysterical, or that I'm not experienced enough to know X or Y, etc hell, some of them would even treat me as if i was capable of hurting them while when they find out, i instantly become a soft fragile innocent virgin. When asked, i say I'm a cis guy, but i also point out that's an extremely inappropriate question and that I shouldn't even be answering it because it's none of their business tl;dr: I'm living stealth currently because no one respects me

[@beetroot4798]

This was super educational.. basically ninjas. I mean this in a good way.

[@PhoenixAnimations]

🥷🥷🥷

[@EmeraldCaveKing]

Oh i thought this was about the calamity rouge class mechanic known as stealth (i'm very sorry but this was a once in a lifetime opportunity0

[@knuckl6972]

I'm not trans and don't know anyone who is but I like his voice

[@amousenamedjay6638]

i'm just looking at how you coloured in the people to make them lgbtq+ flags. I love that tiny detail!

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Ay you spotted them haha! Nice :) and thank you for the kind words

[@amousenamedjay6638]

@@PhoenixAnimations :D *awkwardly fingerguns into the distance*

[@reid8469]

I don’t tell people I’m trans or wear trans pride pins. I don’t even have the trans flag up on my wall but I do have the gay one. I don’t want people to know I’m trans partly because it really doesn’t matter if we are anything other than partners but mainly because I feel people see me differently if they know I’m trans. I’m no longer “just a guy” I’m a “TRANS guy” and I know that doesn’t make me any less of a man, but so many of the people I’ve met see it that way. And…also I’m just not proud of being trans so I never talk about it. I think I pass enough to not be questioned in public and have people use the right pronouns without me telling them. I feel I still look a little feminine but in a boy way, y’a know? I’ll happily tell people I’m gay though 💀💀

[@theultimatewolf5704]

Omg I’m first and I love you this is so helpful 😅💖

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Aww thank you! And thanks for being so early haha. Hope you have a good day/night

[@haruhitakato]

I really liked the video, I didn't know this had a name "Stealth", in my daily life I never tell anyone that I am trans, not even my husband's family, only a few people know. I am only openly trans on twitter because my identity is anonymous. I have 2 accounts, a normal one with people from my daily life and another only for trans issues. Sometimes I wonder if I'm doing the right thing or not, since sometimes it forces me not to be able to talk about certain personal issues.

[@Neurological.differences]

i have only told close friends and family,that my mom technically. She saw my phone screen,wich was fun and all but has the pronouns he/him in the corner,she said "you go by he/him?" Wich was just a question, i said "yah i have been" i don't plan on ever going up to her and saying "mom im trans" because of her reaction, she made a clearly annoyed noise and rolled her eyes looking away,to this day my heart feels absolutely destroyed when thinking of it. And it never helps with gender dysphoria, i am more in the closet dressing and acting Cis,only telling my close friends and family im trans, i do ware a trans pin because i honestly don't care if anyone asks because im trans, I haven't been bullied for it at least not yet.but everyday i still look in the mirror,at why i act this way........its honestly scary liveing with my mom, because i don't feel accepted.

[@WoogaChan]

nah bro, stealth is the first stat you max out in skyrim

[@PhoenixAnimations]

You right, you right

[@rawre5786]

I'm stealth and never realized lol, About a year ago I started homeschooling completely, there was a social platform for all the kids. I made my name and pronouns my preferred (As most people do) ones and only took pictures from angles I felt euphoric, everyone just assumed I was a feminine guy, and that's what I am so I never said anything about it. But there is a problem, you see I'm bi, and have a boyfriend, he's a sweetheart and we're very happy, but watching this it occurred to me he doesn't know I'm trans. I really wanna tell him because it feels like I'm lying to him but if I do he might feel uncomfortable with me, aand it could end badly for me and him. Plus it makes me feel like I want attention, "CODDLE ME I'M TRANS!" besides I'm already asking a lot from him (I'm polymory) Honesly idk what to do, I wanna tell him, but I don't

[@seventyseven364]

I’m not trans but I love your videos I love learning about all these things so I don’t end up accidentally saying something stupid to a trans friend and because you can be pretty funny sometimes not gonna lie

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Aww thank you for the kind words! I’m so glad to hear they’re helpful for others who can get a new perspective from them. And ay, haha, I try to add a little ounce of humor sometimes :) have an awesome day/night!

[@seventyseven364]

Phoenix Animations your welcome for the kind words and also these videos help me out since I’m not very good at reading emotions some times or reading the room so this helps me not be a stoopy head and end up accidentally saying something that makes my trans friends embarrassed and trust me I’m an expert on all things unfunny and I can say that you fall under the category of funny a talent I lack

[@RedEyesBadDragon]

stealth is long gone but i am fortunate enough to have the privelage of being stealth to those that dont know me

[@PsychicJaylen]

I tried being stealth in the past but it never works

[@haawkzi]

thank you for making these videos

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Of course. Thank you for the kind words

[@micah6939]

Did I really get a chick-fil-a ad before this video

[@PhoenixAnimations]

What even KZbin...

[@3ll3llyyy]

rip i got one before a GCA vid

[@an0bserver2000]

imagine having the choice to be stealth. i cant pass and no matter what people can just tell that im trans and i get called slurs almost every time i go outside.

[@spooncollection]

I'm half stelth half not. everyone that I know online knows I'm somewhere under the trans umbrella and some friends and family know to but for everyone else they don't know. one time I needed to go to the bathroom,I didn't wanna fill out paperwork in order to use the other bathroom so I went in the girls bathroom, a friend was fallowing me cus idk and asked why I was going in there, I thought I came out but apparently not

[@argvur_8691]

Yk I’m half closeted half stealth The closeted part being around adults and then the stealth part where legit everyone just calls me a guy and I just introduce myself as a guy so most new ppl don’t notice till i do some sorta trans shit and waLk into the girls bathroom lmao

[@ihihithere8854]

i wish i could be stealth i want to be FTM but no matter how much i try in my appearance people always know im a female and i don’t know how-

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Unfortunately majority everyone can not be stealth overnight. It’s both changing yourself as well as how you are perceived in the social environment you live in. The nice thing is you are definitely not alone in this struggle. The difficult thing is it does take a lot of time. I wish you all the luck in your journey though. Feel free to message here and on other videos if you ever need support or have questions we can all help with :)

[@toganium4175]

Bit unrelated, but I love your accent.

[@PhoenixAnimations]

*looks around* I think you have me mistaken with someone else haha

[@norskibox1780]

Me personally; i'm closeted but when I meet people who don't know about my gender I stealth and was confused as to why alot of trans people didn't stealth too cuz I find it more easier to live happy without people harassing me.

[@froggyfresh08]

Is the door at 0:16 boo’s door from monsters inc

[@PhoenixAnimations]

GASP! You are the first to notice this!! Well done :) I love to hide little Easter eggs in all my videos haha

[@DanielDean_]

im about to finish my animation

[@PhoenixAnimations]

That’s great! Take your time. There’s no rush.

[@DanielDean_]

@@PhoenixAnimations Okay

[@alexanderjabber3058]

I'm stealth, especially at school because I don''t think that it's any of their business to know that I'm trans but also because I'm afraid people won't see me as a guy if they knew

[@pepsiman_fan6666]

I'm still in a very early stage of transitioning and I don't know if I want to go stealth I live near a very prideful town but now I live in a very...uhmmm trump oriented neighborhood if that's how I would describe it and I'm kind of terrified by going back to school because I don't look like a male.

[@InternetCatEnjoyer]

Great video!

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Aw thank you! I hope you’re having a good day :)

[@marsmartis2697]

im not sure im trans yet but i thought thats what all trans ppl do? like you transition and then you just introduce urself as your prefered gender and all and not tell anybody? i mean if youre on the internet in a trans channel of course but i thought it was the same as saying youre a feminist, you'd say it at some point but dont introduce yourself as "i am a feminist woman". learned something new today!

[@3ll3llyyy]

oh true, but some people are proud of it and thats okay! maybe they wear a trans pin, or have a pronoun sticker on their shirt or something.

[@cosmicchaos7510]

Nice video dude

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Thepeepeepoopooman508]

I’m an odd case, I’m not open about being trans as in I’m not just gonna tell people but if it comes up or someone asks I’m not gonna hesitate to say, my philosophy is that I’m not outgoing but I’m not ashamed to be trans so yeah, not going out of my way to tell everyone but not gonna hesitate to say if it comes up

[@3ll3llyyy]

same if someone asks ill just shrug n say "yep". ive done it before but people for some reason cant tell if im joking or not which i dont get cuz whyd i jokingly say yes??? why would that be funny???

[@lks5878]

01:23 "I had no idea" damn u flexing on us or something?😂 anyways great video!! :)

[@MaxKarmaCat]

Would love to go stealth-

[@MaxKarmaCat]

Any tips on how?

[@Quailbbu]

​@@MaxKarmaCat being lucky

[@MaxKarmaCat]

@@Quailbbu I see.

[@niteowl3308]

Regarding this topic, is it ok that if being a trans, you say your gender without the “trans” part? Like: “Hello, I’m a female” Instead of swaying I’m a trans female. I sometimes do that because (personally) makes me feel safe and more comfortable.

[@thenekoromancer7024]

Idk for me personally I dislike the term stealth as it does not feel nice. I think the term makes it feel like faking. Idk if others get that. Tho tbh getting to a point of passing could be nice but its hard to do without medical transitioning which tbh seems impossible.... =(.

[@axo7389]

Tysm

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Of course :) glad you liked the video

[@axo7389]

Phoenix Animations I send these videos to my mom so that she can understand me, and transgender stuff all together, better

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Ay that’s great! I hope they help her better understand. If there’s ever any questions she has that you think would be a good video, comment them and I’ll add the idea to my list :)

[@julianzarco6403]

So basically, being stealth is like being a trans ninja, or Solid Snake?

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Trans ninja, yesss 🥷

[@Slavaisusukhrystu]

Read Tasogare Shimanami, my dudes, dudettes, and enbys!

[@poppy-spades]

I really wish I could be stealth, but being nonbinary kinda requires the opposite (bare minimum telling my pronouns if I don't want to be misgendered and have awful dysphoria). I have someone close to me, MTF, who is stealth and passes perfectly just like a cis woman would. I wish I had that luxury.

[@Zom6ie_npc]

I’m tryna be stealth fr

[@faudelgrey5047]

0:40 Isn’t that the non-binary flag?

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Nonbinary flag :)

[@faudelgrey5047]

You’re right, my bad

[@steamy7537]

Are you boy to girl or girl to boy sorry if I sound arrogant or naive I just don't know about this type of stuff

[@PhoenixAnimations]

All good, that’s a great question! I’m FTM, so I transitioned from female to male. I talk more in depth in my other videos about my transition, so feel free to look there too.

[@justagirlwithmouse]

Trans art model?

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Yeah! Like a figure drawing class model for people to draw in live sessions. I did that for a few years :)

[@pixieyutaa]

being stealth is easy for me because I started my kindergarden as an unclockable cis girl at 5years old

[@xzp]

is the term " shemale " considered derogatory ?

[@MayW15663]

Varies from person to person, but it’s commonly considered a slur.

[@summerblade3790]

Not necessarily, but generally yes

[@plutoberry6393]

Today I asked a teacher to use they them pronouns for me And he said yes!!!!!!!!! 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Ayyy nice!! That’s so awesome :)

[@--gay-gods]

That’s great. I’ve started to used he/him pronouns in my theatre class too.

[@rinkamaki8984]

Maybe I am trans,I am thinking about to talk about that with my parents but...My classmates always make fun of me.I have two really dumb boys in class,they make fun of every single piece of paper

[@danone2414]

at least some can go stealth. cause I can't

[@ketchupstudios9070]

Passed at the airport at security 😎

[@stm7810]

I'm happy being out, and don't even know how I could stealth as non binary.

[@transboi4754]

I'm being stealth in high school and now I'm a junior in high school and it's going good so far, kinda hard since my voice is higher than others but voice training has been working well so far since I started practicing it in the shower during quarantine

[@martinyan2260]

i just tipped "WHATS sthelf ?" and this isn't what i whas lucking for

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Well regardless welcome to the channel! It’s nice to meet you. Hope you’re having a good day

[@K_LeShaeya]

I just wish I was a cisgender girl tbh.. would make life a lot easier

[@liamstark6077]

I’m trying to be out because right now i live as my assigned gender and only some close friends and my parents know I’m a ftm But I’m so sad when people misgender me but I’m scared too of what people could say or do

[@reddoyosshi8474]

Me to, I have told my parents and some friends that I'm trans but i'm living as my assigned gender.Also, I do get very uncomfortable when people call me male or dude.I honestly get very uncomfortable when people call me that. My friends call me by my correct pronouns though.

[@Controllingpanel]

Man, once i pass, this'll be me.

[@thatsmolcrssant9942]

Can you state your pronouns? I don’t know them

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Of course, thank you for asking! My name is Sean, he/him pronouns, it's great to meet you. Feel free to share yours if you are comfortable doing so!

[@thatsmolcrssant9942]

@@PhoenixAnimations he/them thank you!

[@SirLuckySlime]

Honestly I feel like your partner should be the only one with a right to know whether you're trans or not- otherwise, that's your business.

[@13gudadod]

Cavetown ... sad tomes

[@dem0n1cal13]

I thought this was a payday 2 tutorial

[@PhoenixAnimations]

I do have a video reviewing a video game with a trans main character. Nothing on Payday 2 though haha