22 Before-and-After Photos of People Who Finally Became Their True Selves (18 photos)

Society is becoming increasingly accepting of LGBTQ+ individuals. Yet many still wonder how someone born female could want to transition to male, or vice versa.

However, these photos show that for many people, transitioning is simply a chance to finally become who they truly are.







17 months on estrogen.





"2001 vs. 2021. Visited my mom for the first time in 2.5 years. I'm so grateful to have her support. Meanwhile, I'm now 9 months into hormone replacement therapy."



1 year on hormones.



"She was tough. And I'm soft—maybe a little too soft."



"On the left: age 20. On the right: age 22, including 7 months of hormone therapy."



"Slowly, but I'm getting there."



"I guess this is what they call destiny. One year on HRT."



"I'm pretty sure the old me would want to punch the real me. I know what that creep was into."



March 2019 – July 2021. Age 39. 2 years and 4 months of hormone replacement therapy.



"You can tell just by looking at my eyes that I've found my spark again."



4 years on hormones.



Even at 38, it's never too late to find your true self.



Just over 6 years between these photos.



"I prayed every single day."



One year before hormone therapy vs. one year after.



"I can't believe I look like this now. I don't even know who that guy was."



"2015–2021. Still love metal."