I’m an older transguy and “pass” very well but I’m considering detransition due to the dangers of the world. I’m in the US and it’s no secret that trans people are being targeted. I’ve been considering if it would be worthwhile to stop testosterone, don a wig, and play dress-up as a woman until this trans witch hunt is over.

I’m solid in my identity, not depressed or panicked. I’ve been in many dangerous situations in my life and know how it feels to make decisions strictly for survival. I know I can withstand detransitioning temporarily or permanently if needed. Not being on T and dressing a certain way won’t make my identity any less true or valid.

I’m at the age where I really don’t care what my outer appearance is or how people perceive me as long as I’m safe.

I could use some feedback from the kind folks here, especially any older transguys.

Disclaimer: no part of this is meant to imply that there is a right or better path for my other trans bros, sisters, and siblings. There is no right way to be your true self beyond what you deem it.

  • AlligatorBlizzardEnglish
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    5 days ago

    Nope, that’s not how this works. Being even more visibly gender non conforming, especially in women’s spaces, puts you in a lot more danger. And if you’ve already jumped through the hoops to change your documents, you’re going to draw more attention changing them back - and if the absolute worst we can imagine happens we might not even be targeted in the first round, in Texas when Abbott started compiling a list of trans people he looked at document changes in the past five years. I’ve been on testosterone nearly as long as you have, and the changes don’t just reverse like that.