So I'm a trans guy named Jack and I've been living as such since my 14th birthday, when I realized that was the only way to be true to myself. I come from a small town where people are still pretty conservative in terms of their views on gender identity.
But I've always felt like I've had a bit of an edge growing up - literally! I'm pretty short for my age and have a small build, but I don't mind it because I think it makes me look kind of adorable when I'm all buttoned up.
I guess you could say that I'm a dream trans guy because I feel like I was always meant to be a man. When I was younger, I used to play with my sister's dolls and dress them up in superhero costumes, which is pretty unusual for a boy. But as I got older, I started to realize that there was something different about me.
My friends were all starting to develop, getting their first crushes and stuff like that, but I didn't really have any feelings towards girls at all. Instead, I felt this huge attraction towards boys - especially ones who looked kind of androgynous or feminine.
It wasn't until my 16th birthday that I realized the reason why I'd always been drawn to guys like that was because I wanted to be one myself! It was a pretty scary realization at first, but once I started researching more about being trans, I knew it was what I had to do.

Of course, my parents weren't exactly on board with all of this - they were worried about how their friends and family would react. But eventually they came around after talking to some other trans people online.
And now I'm finally at the point where I feel comfortable in my own skin, which is amazing! It's funny, because when you're a teenager, it feels like everyone else has their whole life figured out except for you.

But I don't think that's true anymore - or at least, not for me. I've been seeing this guy named Alex who is super sweet and we've been dating for about six months now. He's got a great sense of humor and he's always willing to listen when things get tough.
Plus, he's kind of hot in his own way too! Not that it matters or anything, because looks aren't everything - but it doesn't hurt either.

So yeah, I guess you could say that I'm pretty happy with my life right now. And who knows? Maybe someday I'll be able to make a career out of being a trans model or something like that! Wouldn't that be awesome?

What about you? What's your story? Are you an ally? Or maybe you're going through some similar struggles yourself? Whatever it is, I'm here to listen and offer any advice I can. Just let me know what's on your mind!