These are some helpful steps that I took in preparing for top surgery. I suggest doing these to get ready and prepare yourself… mentally, physically, and financially.

Can I See Your ID? - Verbal Harassment and Updating ID During Transition

In the video I discuss the time that I was verbally harassed regarding my ID and my gender identity. I also go over the 4 IDs that I’ve had during transition and why/what I updated each time.

2 Years on Testosterone! Update Video

This video goes over the changes that I have experienced from 1.5 to 2 years on T. I talk about physical changes, mental state, and where my transition seems to have arrived at 2 years.

My 100th Shot of Testosterone

This video celebrates hitting 100 shots of testosterone since starting hormone replacement therapy.

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One Year Post Op Top Surgery - Review of Dr. Garramone and Results

This video shows me at one year after having double incision top surgery with Dr. Garramone in Miami, FL. I go over how I've healed, give my review of my experience with Dr. Garramone and his team, what the recovery process was like, and share if I am happy with my results.

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1.5 Years on Testosterone - FTM Transition Update

This video recaps the last 6 months of my transition (from February 2018 to August 2018). I go over physical changes, medical updates, life updates, and a general catch up on what I've been up to!

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Ask Me Anything - Q&A Video - FTM Transgender

I requested that people ask me questions on social media and you all delivered! Thanks to everyone who reached out and sent me a question. I had fun filming this one. I hope you enjoy it.

Q&A on Being Transgender

A Q&A I did for two students in Germany working on a research project involving transgenderism. If you'd like to help them on their project, info on how to get involved is included in the post.

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One Year on Testosterone - FTM Transition Before and After

This video recaps my first year of transition through clips from my video journal series. I talk about the incredible experience of this first year on testosterone and show my FTM transformation.

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2 Months Post Op - FTM Top Surgery - Update Video

This video covers where I'm at with physical healing, my experiences in the gym, and my mental state concerning my chest at two months post op top surgery.

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Post Op Top Surgery Scar Care - Topical Treatments and Nutrition to Heal

After care is vital to healthy healing and feeling your best. In this post, I discuss my scar care methods for post op top surgery care. These care methods mostly apply to once you are at about 2 weeks post op and beyond.

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11 Months on Testosterone - Video Update - FTM Transition

This video is part of my transition update series and it marks 11 months on hormone replacement therapy (testosterone).This video starts with physical changes, followed by mental changes, and life updates. The video ends with some photo comparisons.

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FTM Top Surgery Video Journal - Day of Surgery to 2 Weeks Post Op

This video combines video journal entries that I shot during my first 2 weeks of recovery from top surgery. The video also features before and after photos of my chest throughout this last 10 months on testosterone.

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9 Months on Testosterone - Video Update

This video is part of my transition update series and it marks 9 months on hormone replacement therapy (testosterone). This video starts with physical changes, followed by mental health updates, and life updates. The video ends with some photo comparisons.

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8 Months on Testosterone - Video Update

This video is part of my transition update series and it marks 8 months on hormone replacement therapy (testosterone). This video starts with physical changes, followed by mental health updates, and life updates. The video ends with some photo comparisons.

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8 Months on Testosterone - FTM Transition Update Journal

It's honestly a little surreal to be at 8 months on testosterone. Sometimes I still feel like I'm back at the beginning and filled with the unsteady feeling of embarking on something big. Over these past 8 months I have grown considerably. Yes, physically I've grown but as a person I have changed.

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