Wow..I feel like a dinosaur now! I'm 62 and just started my transition, on T less than a month! I will say one thing for transitioning later in life....it's hard to handle the regret. If only's pop into my head all the time. But I remind myself that NOW is my time and whatever time I have left will be real and fulfilling. Thanks for this video and thanks to your friend.
Where do you older trans men keep yourselves, I'm in my 5th year of transition and haven't run into any trans men my age. Corse i'm in northern lower Michigan and most trans people are in the Bay area or below.
@Nic DeGrave This biggest thing I guess I have learned over the 6-7 yrs is...regret just makes you miss today. Take today and enjoy this new life!! It does get better. Sure, I still wish I was 20 something and maybe a wife and typical guy experiences. But, I love every day I am authentically me. Best of luck to you
He started hormones at fifty, he's only been on them for a year, and he already looks 100% biological male. I'm impressed, and I hope my body takes that naturally to them when I start testosterone.
Omg this gives me so much hope!! I keep trying to tell myself that maybe it's not necessary, I SHOULD continue trying as a woman because I'm in my late 30s and it's too late to transition, but I've had that conversation with myself for the past 12years. This video just makes me so happy to see that it's never too late. If you're alive, you've got time!! Thanks for this video. You two are great!
I'm in the same position. Also, late 30s and not yet dared start my transition. Really inspirational video, and nice to see that there are others who can relate to where I am right now.
I am 40 and about to start you can absolutely do it! and if you were in a bubble living your life and no one was there to have any say would you do it?
LJ Decker "Ya" was the 1st word that automatically came out of my mouth. I'll b 52 in July & top surgery isn't anything new 2 me. I had a breast reduction @ 21. I didn't have the COURAGE 2 go as small as I wanted to because my stepmother was already bullying me and saying things that I just wanted to look like a boy or be more of a dyke. How much I wish I could turn back time, LOL. Unfortunately now, top surgery will most likely happen sometime this year, hopefully, but also due to dense breast tissue. If cancer lives in there it would be impossible to find. So, it's time for the girls to go! LOL. Starting T will be a different experience because I live with my ex "wife" who's a bully (emotionally & mentally abusive @ times) and will ride me like crazy. I know it's none of her business but when you live with someone it complicates things. The upswing is that I tend to be somewhat of a hermit so that when I do go discover my new life I will do it as a new person. At my age, like you, I'm worried about the time and things that I missed out on, and waiting so late in life makes me fearful. All my life I knew I wasn't Beth. And I've tried a lot of neutral names thru the yrs, but now it's Brad. (Sometimes I think or tell ppl that it means B-radical!) Isn't that what I'm really doing? Aren't we all!? Woo hoo! I hope you comment so we can see how your journey is going one year later. Hugs and kisses to you my courageous online buddy.
I began my transition in my late 30's, now I am 7 years into my transition. I have no regrets in transitioning late in life, as I experienced giving birth twice, a daughter and then a son. Even though inside I was so very unhappy all those years, I am now finally feel whole and feel like a real person instead of feeling like my whole life is a lie.
Hi Chris ! I would like2 meet you ,Im a little over 60, Hope you still have ur package ( my favorite part) Im in Indiana, where are you located? Please text me !! Want 2 meet you on person!! SO PROUD OF YOU CHRIS
I started my transition one year ago, at the age of 47! Yep, I thought I was too old too. ha Great video! I've been writing a very indepth, transparent book about my first year. Love that there are other trans guys out there that are willing to be transparent and really share. Thanks guys! And, you both have great energy and are quite easy on the eyes. ;-)
Hey Jaiden, I am 45 and just told my regular therapist 2 months ago that I am a trans man. It was the first time I have ever said it to another human being. I am trying to get my thoughts together to discuss this with my wife. Any tips on coming out to family/spouse or any other issues you have encountered in your first year? Thanks bro!
I don't know if anyone still reads these comments because this video has been out for a while, but THANK YOU SO MUCH! I'm 59 and just started on T last month. I tortured myself for years because, first I couldn't afford to transition, then life just kept getting in the way, then I thought it was too late. I just started coming out as a trans gay man to friends and my work family. So far, absolutely everyone has been accepting, loving and supportive. I was so inspired by this video. It's really not too late. I can still live as the real me. I can't even put into words you how good this feels! 🥰
I’m only three shots in to my ftm transition and I’m almost 51. Thank you for sharing your story because for people like me, this provides much needed help and hope.
Dude you have no idea how much anxiety you just rid me of. I'm still on the fence and trying to figure myself out, and knowing that I can take my time to figure it out and that it's never too late to decide, just really really helps. Even if in the end I find that I'm simply non-binary
Thank you for talking about the stp at the end, I've been debating on trying one. Still not sure I will, but this helps. Glad to see another 50+ man that's transitioning, sometimes with all the videos of men under 30, I feel like the only older one on this journey.
Thanks for your video, I am 55 and am going to start taken T very soon. I feel that I owe this to myself in one hand but in the other still having doubts, I guess is fear of making a mistake. Well I have a massive identification with you I also am a psychotherapist.. I am really happy to found you on RUclips , I wish you all the best
You two are so positive, this is sorefreshing and nice to watch. As a 22 year old guy who just came out, its so happy to see this kind of positive attitude to transitioning, notfocusing so much on the pain and instead of the beauty. I love it
Wow, this is just the best thing for me to be viewing right now. I am the same age (55) as this guy and been 7-8 months into HRT in order to become the fem i feel? Eventually i'll get to where i wish to be (Genderfluid heavily leaning on the fem side) but this has really really inspired me..... such a great video. Thank you both so much for putting this out there. I only found out that it was a possibility in 2014 even though i have known all my life..... so many similarities. :) Love it.... you rock dudes!! :D XxX
Dear Forest, Thank you very much for all your interesting videos. I usually don't write comments, but this video is very special because it brings hope to my transition, i'm 48yo started testosterone 8 months ago. thank you again and keep on posting vids to your channel :)
At 42 and three years on hormones, I can totally relate to the "drawing a line" idea. I probably still have that line in so many areas of my life especially when those close to me still see me as crossing over it.
He had a great story and shows how effective the medical transition can be even much later in life. Thanks for the cool out-take. He handled all the interview like a champ.
Forrest, this interview hits close to home. I'm one of those older transguys who only started transitioning later in life. I'm 46 yrs old, still pre-op and am 4 and a half months on hormones. I'm still learning to use an STP myself. Unlike this man in the interview, I didn't discover I was trans until reaching a point where I realized I had been living a lie through most of my adult life. I hid behind this highly feminine persona that just wasn't the real me. The male side came out in the beginning during fits of anger when I was alone and one day I realized that I was angry because I had suppressed my male side and was fed up living as someone that I wasn't and I had to break through that image in order to be free and transition. Counseling with a therapist helped me realize that I am transgender and transitioning is right for me. Anyway, I really appreciate this interview. Thanks! Miles.
Mike! Thank you for sharing your story. This is very interesting, to hear how deep you buried this & hid it from yourself. I am fascinated by the variety if stories & experience transgender people come with. I'm looking forward to hearing from you again sometime, I'm sure you will have some epic experience as you continue your journey. Congratulations!
Going4Miles It's really great to know that there are more of us trans-men out there than I ever knew. I am 44 and I've regretted not doing anything about transitioning all my life. Many of the younger guys don't understand the barriers and walls that we had during the several last decades of our lives. How little support, and honestly fear of having no one there for you, and putting family and friend's lives,feelings and happiness above our own can and does hinder a person in becoming themselves fully or should I say rather, finally finishing looking like how you've always felt inside. We all have different stories. Some very different from one another and some so close that we might not know who's story it was,mine or my friends. But the thing that is always binding, pun not intended, is that we all feel as though we have waited too long, put our own selves on the back burner, while the world and our lives were passing us by. We will have regrets. I have them almost every moment of every single day but I refuse to continue to wait. I'm happy that you shared your story and that you are now beginning to live your dream and fulfilling who you are. Godspeed brother.
SoulWatcher72 yes it's a very lonely life but I've pulled through by my own bootstraps though it's better having family and friends who love and support you I'm going on 64 years and during my time my only example was Christine Jorgensen and Tony tornebene different times we've come a long way
thank you for this video! I'm almost 41 and starting now the whole process and doctor appointments, here in france, need to go for ONE YEAR before taking action on T! sometimes I feel hopeless and this video is so uplifting
THANK YOU SO SO MUCH! I was feeling miserable lately because i saw a lot of teens that already transitioned...i'm 23 and i know that i'm not old but my mind tell me otherwise...i was crying just few minutes ago thinking about this and this video popped out on my page! I'm still closeted to my family and i don't think that i will ever came out...so videos like this make me feel valid and happy, this one gave me hope for my future! i really wish to be like you one day...thank you and have a good day!
DON T waste/give up YOUR LIFE for other people. YOU will have regrets and pain. You have ONE life. When it s too late, u can t go back in time. Good luck!
@@quadencaroline3368 thank you so much for your answer! I came out as trans and my family basically rejected me but I still have few close friends that gave me strength and support. It's hard and painful but I think it'll be worth it
I'm 37 going on 38 next month been transition for almost 3 months now I'm not alone thought I was tha only one that started late didn't knw how to come out at age 9yrs old I knew I was different glad finally freedom thks for this channel
I love this so much! I'm 32 and have recently come out to myself as trans. I still think I'm in the non binary umbrella but realizing that I've always wanted a stereotypically male body and that that's okay... and that I CAN do that if I want. I might start making videos soon, we'll see. Also LOL at the outro question
I’m just checking out videos, am very fascinated with transgender topics. It is encouraging to hear people and in the comments make such big changes in their lives direction. Gives me hope that I can change in my own ways this late in life such as with my career. Best wishes!
i am 53 been on T sence May 2016. Feels Great.. Been Tomboy/Lesbian all my life came out in the 70's . had a simideep voice all my life . But anyway great video... Glad to know i am not the only 1 that is transitioning this late in life... peace and love to all
I am 49, had not so "smart" Transgender doctors until now, I have lived as a man since 2016. I will go back on HRT soon. The correct dosages. I hope to achieve my goal as a Trans Male. Thank you for the input in your video.
I knew at 5. too. I just started this video. I am so at the stage to do hormones now. I don't know anyone, nor anything about it, but I appreciate this and other videos. It's my time. I have to. Enough is enough, no?
Hey Forest! I agree with West in that I love the way you explore issues deeper about the transgender experience- not just focusing on your physical changes. You were one of the first FTM RUclipsrs I discovered when I first started exploring my gender, and I have to say, you're still my favorite :) thanks for the great content! -Mack
Thank you for this inspiring video although it's a bit different for me being male to female.I thought it was too late for me but I came out on my 50th birthday last summer and have seen 2 psychiatrists that have diagnosed me with gender identity disorder and so now I'm waiting for my HRT. So it's never too late if that's what you want. Love and luck to all Louise from Wales UK.
I am 39 and just starting my first doses this week. I think there is not better time than now because I am mature enough to know what I want for myself.
Thank you! I"m 49, looking to transition ftm and i've felt like it's only kids in their teens and 20's that are on youtube. It's nice to see that it's possible for me.
I agree! He does look like a guy in his 30s! And he's a real high energy youthful guy, which is fun. The effects of testosterone will show more "aging" than estrogen, so by having endured an estrogen system for so long, he still gets some good years in his 50s experiencing a kind of second youth!
Good to see older transmen! I am 50 and am going through the very first steps of research and therapy for top surgery. If you can offer any advice re: healing and any pre-op and post-op advice I would greatly appreciate it!
66, female, going through gender dysphoria like mad. Haven’t started any therapy yet. Always knew I was a boy, or at least gender fluid, and having grown up in the 50s and 60s, had to go through extreme intolerance. People still tell me “but you aren’t butch” etc. You don’t have to be.
Thanks for posting! I’m 49 and begin now my first injections; finally transitioning in a very “atypical” moment (jan 2021). So, I’ve a little fear about the “side” effects of T, acceptance in the work staff (is a social project) cause it’s about “education” so you know ... did U feel more irritated after T or better than menopause. A great hug 🤗
My mother wasn’t ok about it until I showed her the science on it in my mid thirties, so about six years ago. She’s just one of those people “show me the science so I can wrap my head around it” and then she was fine.
I think that one of the delays for myself was also that I did live in an accepting and open environment. I didn't feel as constrained as a woman as many do, and I am not very butch or masculine--so embracing that inner voice that yes, I am a gay man, wasn't as urgent...
Great video. Complements to you both. I'm very happy to see there are more of us out there than I knew. I have not started transitioning yet myself. But I hope to very soon. I have a question. I noticed there was no introduction of any names but I was wondering if the man you interviewed has been in the public prior? On any shows that I may have seen? His face is very familiar to me and I'm not sure if he is a public speaker, has been on some program, etc. Just wondering if my face recognition skills are still as good as they have always been. LOL.thanks again for your video. I would love to see more like them.
I would love if you could do a RUclips with transmen that did not have body dysphoria. You can be trans without hating your body. I think some people new to their transgender experience need to hear that.
I had my total mastectomy at 58 years old I thought better late than never in my early 30s I took testosterone therapy for 1year 9 months all it did was grow a little hair under my chin ive always wanted a full goatee now I'm 64 but afraid to take hormones because of a stroke or heart attack I'm boxing and have arthritis in one knee injury so I'm trying to find out if I'm ok taking hormones at my age
Holy shit, he was only on hormones for a year and he looks like THAT? He's so handsome!!! Wow, I hope testosterone works this well for me after a full year. I was worried that because I started transitioning in my early 30s, the effects weren't going to be near as prominent.
It exists in those cultures. It’s just some cultures don’t have the language or acceptance for it. We always had two-spirited people in my culture (and yes two-spirit concept literally comes from my culture ...we’re Wabanaki) and goes back as far as our memory goes. We have a very long memory.
Thank you for this. I have a small question if someone see my comment : I'm so afraid of losing my husband. I think I'm trans, we talked a lot about that and... he is afraid (so much more than me) about transition. Because he is heterosexual and even if he loves me, he loves my body too (I found it quite sad when he told me he would not like my male body, because he doesn't like the aesthetic of male bodies). And his parents are 1000% transphobic and homophobic. I know I should think of myself but... it's hard. Everything is perfect between us. I'm just not... 100% happy
I'm in the same boat. Like I try to talk about it with him, but it always ends with me just agreeing to wear a binder and not do anything more. He even doesn't really like me in it. Like I told you all of this before we even dated. You knew what you were getting into. It's tough. I love him but will I always be stuck in this body? I wish I could get him to understand that I as a person won't change. My soul will always be me. My body will just reflect that.
It's very hopeful. I`am 28 old an I started to transition. I think I have the same problem like older people, they started to transition, because I grone up in a very religious family an also as I realized that I transguy, i thought, I to old, an can I do it, maby I have other problems an so on. Very nice to hear other story's. Because I can't identify my fears with the thinking of young people.
Love the video. I have a question about transitioning later in life regarding the voice. I mean, they have deep voices in this video, but are they exceptions? I am a bit afraid of staying in a high pitch voice range because of my age.
Some people have slower vocal development. It seems to be genetic. No matter what you will experience a change. Male relatives will provide genetic clues. If the males of your family are higher pitched, it will be a slower less dramatic change. Any age will bring change.
i ended up in this group chat for teenage to early 20s trans guys and its fun. and most of us are single virgins and we tell lots of sex jokes. but talking with them most of them are out and im not out yet and i kinda feel behind them.
Never feel like things are a race-- especially people who are able to understand your situation so well. I always read your comments and can see that your level of self awareness and internal strength is very strong. That alone makes you ahead of many. You are carrying a lot of weight on your shoulders, and one day you will be able to make the big changes you need to. I wish I could interview you to learn more about the experience of the younger trans crowd... One day I hope. Keep watching, and be proud of who you are and where you're at. Self awareness is a powerful thing.
ClosetTransgender oh there was also this guy in my school who was talking to this other guy and i was sitting at their table cause assigned seats and all and one of them told the other that he "hadnt had sex in 7 months and that he needed to have sex or testosterone would kill him and he needs a date to homecoming so they can have sex" and im just like ughhhh idiots. youre horny but not having sex wont kill you.
Ha, and there I was thinking that I'm old when I start T when I'm 19 :P And yeah, people have been asking why I didn't know earlier. Newsflash, I knew before I just didn't tell you! But anyways, inspiring story! :)
Omg thx for this video I'm 34 transgender guys still perevrthing sadly I live were begin transgender its forbidden so I couldn't started my journey and no chance for me too so I thought it's time is up for me now I'm totally give up 😔😔😔 I feeling totally invisible, sad and depressed lonely I wish I have friends that really support me and talking to me 😢 thx for giving me hope appreciate 🙏🙏🙏🙏 can I contact you I need to talk to you please???
I'm scared. I know I can't keep living my life as a woman. But I'm so scared. I think I knew that I was a boy my whole life but I just didn't have the vocabulary... My parents never forced me into the gender role I was assigned at birth. But now I feel like I'm disappointing them by taking away their daughter... I'm scared. I wish the people who love me would support me and show me that they still love me.
Meant no malice against gay community, just that it’s easier to admit your sexuality a and come out!! Where transitioning is a whole construction work. Mentally they know what they are, but it literally is a building process hysically.
Wow..I feel like a dinosaur now! I'm 62 and just started my transition, on T less than a month! I will say one thing for transitioning later in life....it's hard to handle the regret. If only's pop into my head all the time. But I remind myself that NOW is my time and whatever time I have left will be real and fulfilling. Thanks for this video and thanks to your friend.
+Chris Nemo What reactions do you mean?
❤️💯💯
Where do you older trans men keep yourselves, I'm in my 5th year of transition and haven't run into any trans men my age. Corse i'm in northern lower Michigan and most trans people are in the Bay area or below.
@Nic DeGrave This biggest thing I guess I have learned over the 6-7 yrs is...regret just makes you miss today. Take today and enjoy this new life!! It does get better. Sure, I still wish I was 20 something and maybe a wife and typical guy experiences. But, I love every day I am authentically me. Best of luck to you
@@charliestrickland6194what kind of regret specifically?
What a damn handsome cool chilled dude with good energy
A very fun guy to hang out with!
He started hormones at fifty, he's only been on them for a year, and he already looks 100% biological male. I'm impressed, and I hope my body takes that naturally to them when I start testosterone.
Me too! I’m 54 and my journey is just starting.
Omg this gives me so much hope!! I keep trying to tell myself that maybe it's not necessary, I SHOULD continue trying as a woman because I'm in my late 30s and it's too late to transition, but I've had that conversation with myself for the past 12years. This video just makes me so happy to see that it's never too late. If you're alive, you've got time!! Thanks for this video. You two are great!
Hi! Sorry late 30s ?
I'm in the same position. Also, late 30s and not yet dared start my transition. Really inspirational video, and nice to see that there are others who can relate to where I am right now.
I am 40 and about to start you can absolutely do it! and if you were in a bubble living your life and no one was there to have any say would you do it?
I'm 53, post op and pre T. I don't know what I'm waiting for, I'm letting fear control me. I needed this, thank you.
LJ Decker "Ya" was the 1st word that automatically came out of my mouth. I'll b 52 in July & top surgery isn't anything new 2 me. I had a breast reduction @ 21. I didn't have the COURAGE 2 go as small as I wanted to because my stepmother was already bullying me and saying things that I just wanted to look like a boy or be more of a dyke. How much I wish I could turn back time, LOL. Unfortunately now, top surgery will most likely happen sometime this year, hopefully, but also due to dense breast tissue. If cancer lives in there it would be impossible to find. So, it's time for the girls to go! LOL. Starting T will be a different experience because I live with my ex "wife" who's a bully (emotionally & mentally abusive @ times) and will ride me like crazy. I know it's none of her business but when you live with someone it complicates things. The upswing is that I tend to be somewhat of a hermit so that when I do go discover my new life I will do it as a new person. At my age, like you, I'm worried about the time and things that I missed out on, and waiting so late in life makes me fearful. All my life I knew I wasn't Beth. And I've tried a lot of neutral names thru the yrs, but now it's Brad. (Sometimes I think or tell ppl that it means B-radical!) Isn't that what I'm really doing? Aren't we all!? Woo hoo! I hope you comment so we can see how your journey is going one year later. Hugs and kisses to you my courageous online buddy.
I began my transition in my late 30's, now I am 7 years into my transition. I have no regrets in transitioning late in life, as I experienced giving birth twice, a daughter and then a son. Even though inside I was so very unhappy all those years, I am now finally feel whole and feel like a real person instead of feeling like my whole life is a lie.
I am 57 and just starting transition, so this was very helpful. It was well thought out and presented,thanks for being you and on RUclips!
Chris Nemo hi, how are you doing? I started a month ago with T, I am 56. Would be nice to catch up. Nico
Hi Chris !
I would like2 meet you ,Im a little over 60,
Hope you still have ur package ( my favorite part)
Im in Indiana, where are you located?
Please text me !!
Want 2 meet you on person!!
SO PROUD OF YOU CHRIS
I started my transition one year ago, at the age of 47! Yep, I thought I was too old too. ha Great video! I've been writing a very indepth, transparent book about my first year. Love that there are other trans guys out there that are willing to be transparent and really share. Thanks guys! And, you both have great energy and are quite easy on the eyes. ;-)
Hey Jaiden, I am 45 and just told my regular therapist 2 months ago that I am a trans man. It was the first time I have ever said it to another human being. I am trying to get my thoughts together to discuss this with my wife. Any tips on coming out to family/spouse or any other issues you have encountered in your first year? Thanks bro!
Hi! How it was the top surgery?
@@milesjustice8638 I never got a notification for your comment! I hope all is well with you! ❤️🙏🏾
@@And777_mgn Top surgery was great! I actually just had stage 1 of lower surgery this past August as well. All is well! Ready for my final surgery!
@@jaidenlove2419 did it hurt? It's like mastectomy?
I’m 53 and starting my transition now! Thanks for your story! It is never too late to live our true self. To start our journey!
Thanks for this.
I'm 51 and started taking t a year ago. It's great to see other guys who have started transition later in life.
I don't know if anyone still reads these comments because this video has been out for a while, but THANK YOU SO MUCH! I'm 59 and just started on T last month. I tortured myself for years because, first I couldn't afford to transition, then life just kept getting in the way, then I thought it was too late. I just started coming out as a trans gay man to friends and my work family. So far, absolutely everyone has been accepting, loving and supportive. I was so inspired by this video. It's really not too late. I can still live as the real me. I can't even put into words you how good this feels! 🥰
I’m only three shots in to my ftm transition and I’m almost 51. Thank you for sharing your story because for people like me, this provides much needed help and hope.
Dude you have no idea how much anxiety you just rid me of. I'm still on the fence and trying to figure myself out, and knowing that I can take my time to figure it out and that it's never too late to decide, just really really helps. Even if in the end I find that I'm simply non-binary
Thank you for talking about the stp at the end, I've been debating on trying one. Still not sure I will, but this helps.
Glad to see another 50+ man that's transitioning, sometimes with all the videos of men under 30, I feel like the only older one on this journey.
Thanks for your video, I am 55 and am going to start taken T very soon.
I feel that I owe this to myself in one hand but in the other still having doubts, I guess is fear of making a mistake.
Well I have a massive identification with you I also am a psychotherapist..
I am really happy to found you on RUclips , I wish you all the best
This is exciting to see because I am 34 and starting T in two weeks :)
Thanks for the upload!!!
Boy, I'm just starting T, and I love this because I'm 53. I so understand everything you've gone through. Thank you.
You two are so positive, this is sorefreshing and nice to watch. As a 22 year old guy who just came out, its so happy to see this kind of positive attitude to transitioning, notfocusing so much on the pain and instead of the beauty. I love it
Wow, this is just the best thing for me to be viewing right now. I am the same age (55) as this guy and been 7-8 months into HRT in order to become the fem i feel? Eventually i'll get to where i wish to be (Genderfluid heavily leaning on the fem side) but this has really really inspired me..... such a great video. Thank you both so much for putting this out there.
I only found out that it was a possibility in 2014 even though i have known all my life..... so many similarities. :) Love it.... you rock dudes!! :D XxX
As someone nearing thirty, I needed to see this. Thank you.
Isn't it amazing?!?! When you are ready, your body will be ready also. Good luck!
Dear Forest, Thank you very much for all your interesting videos. I usually don't write comments, but this video is very special because it brings hope to my transition, i'm 48yo started testosterone 8 months ago. thank you again and keep on posting vids to your channel :)
Going through puberty now at 58, it's never too late.
You guys are so handsome! I never would have guessed you were both transgender. Thank you so much for this video!
At 42 and three years on hormones, I can totally relate to the "drawing a line" idea. I probably still have that line in so many areas of my life especially when those close to me still see me as crossing over it.
He had a great story and shows how effective the medical transition can be even much later in life.
Thanks for the cool out-take. He handled all the interview like a champ.
Thanks Vern! Yeah, I have him some surprises, he is a great man, I'm hanging out with him whenever I can, for sure!
ClosetTransgender is there a way to contact West Reel? I follow his channel and I'm still closeted, but I'd like to see if we can connect.
Nick, I'll see if I can connect you. I'll give him the heads up you are looking for him & he can get a hold of you.
Thanks a lot!
Forrest, this interview hits close to home. I'm one of those older transguys who only started transitioning later in life. I'm 46 yrs old, still pre-op and am 4 and a half months on hormones. I'm still learning to use an STP myself. Unlike this man in the interview, I didn't discover I was trans until reaching a point where I realized I had been living a lie through most of my adult life. I hid behind this highly feminine persona that just wasn't the real me. The male side came out in the beginning during fits of anger when I was alone and one day I realized that I was angry because I had suppressed my male side and was fed up living as someone that I wasn't and I had to break through that image in order to be free and transition. Counseling with a therapist helped me realize that I am transgender and transitioning is right for me. Anyway, I really appreciate this interview. Thanks! Miles.
Mike! Thank you for sharing your story. This is very interesting, to hear how deep you buried this & hid it from yourself. I am fascinated by the variety if stories & experience transgender people come with. I'm looking forward to hearing from you again sometime, I'm sure you will have some epic experience as you continue your journey. Congratulations!
Going4Miles It's really great to know that there are more of us trans-men out there than I ever knew. I am 44 and I've regretted not doing anything about transitioning all my life. Many of the younger guys don't understand the barriers and walls that we had during the several last decades of our lives. How little support, and honestly fear of having no one there for you, and putting family and friend's lives,feelings and happiness above our own can and does hinder a person in becoming themselves fully or should I say rather, finally finishing looking like how you've always felt inside. We all have different stories. Some very different from one another and some so close that we might not know who's story it was,mine or my friends. But the thing that is always binding, pun not intended, is that we all feel as though we have waited too long, put our own selves on the back burner, while the world and our lives were passing us by. We will have regrets. I have them almost every moment of every single day but I refuse to continue to wait. I'm happy that you shared your story and that you are now beginning to live your dream and fulfilling who you are. Godspeed brother.
Going4Miles ive been there it drove me to madness and selfdestruction alcoholism and in the military in the 80s for 4years
SoulWatcher72 yes it's a very lonely life but I've pulled through by my own bootstraps though it's better having family and friends who love and support you I'm going on 64 years and during my time my only example was Christine Jorgensen and Tony tornebene different times we've come a long way
this is so amazing. I wish you were still making videos
thank you for this video! I'm almost 41 and starting now the whole process and doctor appointments, here in france, need to go for ONE YEAR before taking action on T! sometimes I feel hopeless and this video is so uplifting
THANK YOU SO SO MUCH! I was feeling miserable lately because i saw a lot of teens that already transitioned...i'm 23 and i know that i'm not old but my mind tell me otherwise...i was crying just few minutes ago thinking about this and this video popped out on my page! I'm still closeted to my family and i don't think that i will ever came out...so videos like this make me feel valid and happy, this one gave me hope for my future! i really wish to be like you one day...thank you and have a good day!
DON T waste/give up YOUR LIFE for other people. YOU will have regrets and pain. You have ONE life. When it s too late, u can t go back in time. Good luck!
@@quadencaroline3368 thank you so much for your answer! I came out as trans and my family basically rejected me but I still have few close friends that gave me strength and support. It's hard and painful but I think it'll be worth it
I'm 37 going on 38 next month been transition for almost 3 months now I'm not alone thought I was tha only one that started late didn't knw how to come out at age 9yrs old I knew I was different glad finally freedom thks for this channel
This is so important! It's never too late to be yourself 💖
I love this so much! I'm 32 and have recently come out to myself as trans. I still think I'm in the non binary umbrella but realizing that I've always wanted a stereotypically male body and that that's okay... and that I CAN do that if I want. I might start making videos soon, we'll see. Also LOL at the outro question
Thank you for this video, I’m 56 FTM will be starting my tshots in three weeks... no more living with regret for me..
Conor T.
I'm 55 and just starting as well. Good luck!
This video is so useful and important! Thank you boys 💕
great interview! I love seeing transmen that transition later in life. Thanks for bringing this to us Forrest!
Thank you. I love the different narratives! I appreciate your comment.
Nice interview Forest, as usual! I just turned 42 and am always so encouraged by these guys older than me.
I hear ya. It's a wonderful life, always new things to explore around each corner. Enjoy every day!!!
I’m just checking out videos, am very fascinated with transgender topics. It is encouraging to hear people and in the comments make such big changes in their lives direction. Gives me hope that I can change in my own ways this late in life such as with my career. Best wishes!
i am 53 been on T sence May 2016. Feels Great.. Been Tomboy/Lesbian all my life came out in the 70's . had a simideep voice all my life . But anyway great video... Glad to know i am not the only 1 that is transitioning this late in life... peace and love to all
Thanks. Content like this is very hard to find. FTM older transition stories 👍.
I am 49, had not so "smart" Transgender doctors until now, I have lived as a man since 2016. I will go back on HRT soon. The correct dosages. I hope to achieve my goal as a Trans Male. Thank you for the input in your video.
I knew at 5. too. I just started this video. I am so at the stage to do hormones now. I don't know anyone, nor anything about it, but I appreciate this and other videos. It's my time. I have to. Enough is enough, no?
Thank you for this interview. What a lovely guy! I look forward to your insightful videos :)
Thank you! I always am happy knowing you are out there.
Damn he is so handsome! Loved the video, great quality as usual!
What an amazing story! wow thank you so much for sharing! absolutely loved it! keep it coming! i always look forward to your videos man!
I love your big heart Nathan.
Hey Forest! I agree with West in that I love the way you explore issues deeper about the transgender experience- not just focusing on your physical changes. You were one of the first FTM RUclipsrs I discovered when I first started exploring my gender, and I have to say, you're still my favorite :) thanks for the great content! -Mack
Aw shucks! That means a lot. So sweet my heart sings, thank you.
Forrest! Where have you been! I miss your videos. Hope too see one soon!
Thank you for this inspiring video although it's a bit different for me being male to female.I thought it was too late for me but I came out on my 50th birthday last summer and have seen 2 psychiatrists that have diagnosed me with gender identity disorder and so now I'm waiting for my HRT. So it's never too late if that's what you want. Love and luck to all Louise from Wales UK.
Right on! I'm 54 and started t yesterday! I need to learn some patience tho, I want all the changes to happen NOW lol
Inspirational!...Thank you!🙏❤️
I am 39 and just starting my first doses this week. I think there is not better time than now because I am mature enough to know what I want for myself.
He is sooo handsome!
Finally found your channel again, hope you're doing great mate.
Thank you! I"m 49, looking to transition ftm and i've felt like it's only kids in their teens and 20's that are on youtube. It's nice to see that it's possible for me.
Your not alone brother! I'm 54 and started t yesterday 😁
55 years old!!?? He looks much younger, like 35 years old. Amazing video, thank you guys!
I agree! He does look like a guy in his 30s! And he's a real high energy youthful guy, which is fun. The effects of testosterone will show more "aging" than estrogen, so by having endured an estrogen system for so long, he still gets some good years in his 50s experiencing a kind of second youth!
Good to see older transmen! I am 50 and am going through the very first steps of research and therapy for top surgery. If you can offer any advice re: healing and any pre-op and post-op advice I would greatly appreciate it!
Where did you get your medical care from? In west coast?
@@Sblue23 yep. Oakland Kaiser. It was definitely worth it.
He looks fantastic!!! Hell you both do. I can't wait till I hit a year on T.
66, female, going through gender dysphoria like mad. Haven’t started any therapy yet. Always knew I was a boy, or at least gender fluid, and having grown up in the 50s and 60s, had to go through extreme intolerance. People still tell me “but you aren’t butch” etc. You don’t have to be.
Thank you for sharing your story for I am a 45 yo trans male,and I always wondered if it was to late for me.
Thanks for posting this. A great story. FYI - the link to West's page is not working.
I fixed it? Tell me if that works
Thanks for posting! I’m 49 and begin now my first injections; finally transitioning in a very “atypical” moment (jan 2021). So, I’ve a little fear about the “side” effects of T, acceptance in the work staff (is a social project) cause it’s about “education” so you know ... did U feel more irritated after T or better than menopause. A great hug 🤗
My mother wasn’t ok about it until I showed her the science on it in my mid thirties, so about six years ago. She’s just one of those people “show me the science so I can wrap my head around it” and then she was fine.
I think that one of the delays for myself was also that I did live in an accepting and open environment. I didn't feel as constrained as a woman as many do, and I am not very butch or masculine--so embracing that inner voice that yes, I am a gay man, wasn't as urgent...
I love this man. He's so nice
nice viewpoint to hear
Indeed!
hola desde Argentina tengo 41 y me da mucho miedo iniciar la trasnsicion....son un ejemplpo!!! gracias!!!
Great video, great guys.
Great interview! Thanx
Thank you for this!
I hear ya. This is important stuff!
Great video. Complements to you both. I'm very happy to see there are more of us out there than I knew. I have not started transitioning yet myself. But I hope to very soon. I have a question. I noticed there was no introduction of any names but I was wondering if the man you interviewed has been in the public prior? On any shows that I may have seen? His face is very familiar to me and I'm not sure if he is a public speaker, has been on some program, etc. Just wondering if my face recognition skills are still as good as they have always been. LOL.thanks again for your video. I would love to see more like them.
handsome man….well done on this video…and you look very young btw..
Thank you thank you for helping me
I would love if you could do a RUclips with transmen that did not have body dysphoria. You can be trans without hating your body. I think some people new to their transgender experience need to hear that.
I had my total mastectomy at 58 years old I thought better late than never in my early 30s I took testosterone therapy for 1year 9 months all it did was grow a little hair under my chin ive always wanted a full goatee now I'm 64 but afraid to take hormones because of a stroke or heart attack I'm boxing and have arthritis in one knee injury so I'm trying to find out if I'm ok taking hormones at my age
Holy shit, he was only on hormones for a year and he looks like THAT? He's so handsome!!! Wow, I hope testosterone works this well for me after a full year. I was worried that because I started transitioning in my early 30s, the effects weren't going to be near as prominent.
It exists in those cultures. It’s just some cultures don’t have the language or acceptance for it. We always had two-spirited people in my culture (and yes two-spirit concept literally comes from my culture ...we’re Wabanaki) and goes back as far as our memory goes. We have a very long memory.
Two older FTM's both handsome guys fascinating.
What an amazing transition
I love this , you give me so much hope for the future lol
I'm starting transition and I'm in my 70s
Great video
Thank you for this. I have a small question if someone see my comment : I'm so afraid of losing my husband. I think I'm trans, we talked a lot about that and... he is afraid (so much more than me) about transition. Because he is heterosexual and even if he loves me, he loves my body too (I found it quite sad when he told me he would not like my male body, because he doesn't like the aesthetic of male bodies). And his parents are 1000% transphobic and homophobic. I know I should think of myself but... it's hard. Everything is perfect between us. I'm just not... 100% happy
I'm in the same boat. Like I try to talk about it with him, but it always ends with me just agreeing to wear a binder and not do anything more. He even doesn't really like me in it. Like I told you all of this before we even dated. You knew what you were getting into. It's tough. I love him but will I always be stuck in this body? I wish I could get him to understand that I as a person won't change. My soul will always be me. My body will just reflect that.
Wow, he does not look 55 at all. Maybe late 30s...
I just stumbled across this channel. You haven't uploaded it in a while. Are you okay?
It's very hopeful. I`am 28 old an I started to transition. I think I have the same problem like older people, they started to transition, because I grone up in a very religious family an also as I realized that I transguy, i thought, I to old, an can I do it, maby I have other problems an so on. Very nice to hear other story's. Because I can't identify my fears with the thinking of young people.
so fascinating
I love learning too! What a great name! Good vibe!
Love the video. I have a question about transitioning later in life regarding the voice. I mean, they have deep voices in this video, but are they exceptions? I am a bit afraid of staying in a high pitch voice range because of my age.
Some people have slower vocal development. It seems to be genetic. No matter what you will experience a change. Male relatives will provide genetic clues. If the males of your family are higher pitched, it will be a slower less dramatic change. Any age will bring change.
Great interview:)
Update? How are you now? I'm 56 and just beginning ftm. I'm freaking out!
I'm right along with you buddy! 54 and had first shot yesterday 👍
i ended up in this group chat for teenage to early 20s trans guys and its fun. and most of us are single virgins and we tell lots of sex jokes. but talking with them most of them are out and im not out yet and i kinda feel behind them.
Never feel like things are a race-- especially people who are able to understand your situation so well. I always read your comments and can see that your level of self awareness and internal strength is very strong. That alone makes you ahead of many. You are carrying a lot of weight on your shoulders, and one day you will be able to make the big changes you need to. I wish I could interview you to learn more about the experience of the younger trans crowd... One day I hope. Keep watching, and be proud of who you are and where you're at. Self awareness is a powerful thing.
ClosetTransgender oh there was also this guy in my school who was talking to this other guy and i was sitting at their table cause assigned seats and all and one of them told the other that he "hadnt had sex in 7 months and that he needed to have sex or testosterone would kill him and he needs a date to homecoming so they can have sex" and im just like ughhhh idiots. youre horny but not having sex wont kill you.
That guy is so cool!!!!!!!
Wow you guys look so handsome
Ha, and there I was thinking that I'm old when I start T when I'm 19 :P
And yeah, people have been asking why I didn't know earlier. Newsflash, I knew before I just didn't tell you! But anyways, inspiring story! :)
Omg thx for this video I'm 34 transgender guys still perevrthing sadly I live were begin transgender its forbidden so I couldn't started my journey and no chance for me too so I thought it's time is up for me now I'm totally give up 😔😔😔 I feeling totally invisible, sad and depressed lonely I wish I have friends that really support me and talking to me 😢 thx for giving me hope appreciate 🙏🙏🙏🙏 can I contact you I need to talk to you please???
I'm 31 from India.Doctors here suggests me to keep as a woman since its tough ftm after 30
That's totally not true. I'm 60 years old, three weeks on T, and I've never felt better or more happy in my life. Go for it!
I'm scared.
I know I can't keep living my life as a woman. But I'm so scared.
I think I knew that I was a boy my whole life but I just didn't have the vocabulary... My parents never forced me into the gender role I was assigned at birth. But now I feel like I'm disappointing them by taking away their daughter...
I'm scared. I wish the people who love me would support me and show me that they still love me.
No Way 55 not , looks 45 !
when i was 3 dad threatened to cut my hair short like his and i wanted it short so i cut it short myself.
Taking destiny into your own hands !
Meant no malice against gay community, just that it’s easier to admit your sexuality a
and come out!! Where transitioning is a whole construction work.
Mentally they know what they are, but it literally is a building process hysically.
You are fabulous passable man one of those who can enjoy their life! Unfortunately most of trans look just oddly and will never get to where you are.
Soo handsome
Where do older trans men hide?
He looks like a silver Tony Stark