I always love hearing your thoughts man. You are so right on with the 50 yrs living as our former selves. It's in our fiber at this point. I envy bros like you that can find peace about body parts as it were. I feel loads better now that I have had phalloplasty. This is what I want people to understand. Trans is not cookie cutter. You are a beautiful man! Kudos on the internal work dude!!
Long time no see! Glad to see you on here! And as someone who turns 60 next month, I’m not going to deny that much of my history either. I don’t want to be seen as a cis man, I’m trans.
It's on the to-do list. Seriously, like, this week or next. This far in, the details are subtle and even more internal, and getting that across is a particular challenge. :) thanks!
Hey man - I followed you and your videos years ago when you were early in your transition, and I in mine. You were one of the people who anchored me in my journey, even though I never spoke to you, just watched all your videos lol It’s hard to believe so much time has passed and I find myself in a place I never thought I’d be, but here I am. And here you are! I was just thinking of you tonight and am glad to have found you’re still here. It’s crazy, but you made such an impact on my life - I’m forever grateful to you for sharing your journey. Thanks man, and hope all is well with you. 💜
So good to see, hear, that being 50 doesn’t stop us from becoming. I’m 49 and am just starting to watch a lot of RU-vid videos! Just bought my first binder. The rest is trying to deal with the ultimate fear of taking the next step!! Thank you for sharing ur steps!
Thank you. One little bit at a time. When I was the most scared about the process, I simply assured myself that if it wasn't working for me, I could stop at any time. As I came more and more into myself, the fears faded. We all have our answers within, it's just a case of finding the space (and courage) to listen, and to follow our long-lost instincts. :)
Hi Stine. Always a pleasure listening you. For me on 11th it will also be 7 years. Years are flying and I feel so confortable that I hardly don’t remember how it was to be on the other side!!
So good to see you brutha!! I hit 7 in Feb. I just hit 7 on my top surgery.. I love that your dysphoria is such that no more surgery is required to help you feel whole. Gosh. I wish I was so lucky. Hahaha I think we are fortunate, beyond fortunate, to live in the PNW where we do have rights and protections. Kudos to your employer! Mine is the same way and I absolutely love it. Working for the State of Oregon has been liberating. As has living here.
Believe it or not, I was just thinking about your channel the other day, Stine! I remember seeing your first couple videos drop all those years ago. So glad to see you doing well. I appreciate your openness and sharing your experience with us. I'm coming up on 5 years on T myself. Happy solstice!
Happy 7th birthday Stine! I just celebrated my 5th. Your videos really helped me in the beginning as I am an older guy too. Thank you for your openeness! I have one question which is a bit delicate so please feel free to not answer it: Does your sexuality changed over the years? I mean to who you feel attracted, which kind of sex you desire. I'm asking because I'm still figuring it out and sometimes its confusing. Greetings from germany and all the best for you!
Confusing indeed! I am in a long-term (24 years) relationship, and I am not out dating, but I am very aware that my interests and experience of sexuality has shifted considerably, and for the entirely of my transition. It has broadened, and now I feel like labels are just limitations, so I don't even bother to give it a name anymore. At first I kind of judged myself for urges and interests, and now I just let it all be there. Best wishes!
@@TheAugustineMachine Thank you for your answer! Good point not to judge yourself or put labels on. And congrats to your long-term relationship, thats really beautiful.
It's so cool to me, just told Earl this on his video, how I am right behind you two in age and journey! I hit 6 yrs on 2.24.23. I also agree so much change! In you, in myself, people's perception. It's quite affirming to see the reflection evolve before us. I am such a proud owner of Tweenis. I agree with Stone in that it has important place for history! You should be proud! Happy to be on your journey with you, you wise and articulate man. 😘
DAMN SON! Look at YOU! Time flies. Indeed. LOVE this video. Still changing. For sure. gearing up to do my 7 year video and thinking about all the things. chchchanges. I have a similar relationship to my facial beard. missing in spots but it still keeps happening. Add that link to your Etsy shop for the Tweenis comic. You should be proud of it. It's great, important and has a place in our history. Like Tweenis, it is tiny and mighty and deserves it's place. You are a wise man and knows how to describe something so nuanced. Proud of you, young man
I deeply appreciate your insights. And I'd love to chat with you over coffee. It's been almost 6 months for me. I'm feeling more me than ever. Thank you for being part of my journey even though you didn't know it.
I started at .5 cc (generic testosterone enanthate 200mg/ml) once weekly, IM. Over the course of about 6 months I decreased that down to about .20--.25cc ( my levels got too high at that starting dose).
@@HeyJoeHaze I've never had an issue -- I k now some guys who donate blood regularly to manage issues. I'm also aware that there are supposed to be some dietary interventions to lower hematocrit... best wishes.
Thanks for posting. It’s always good to hear what you have to offer the community of us who’ve transitioned later. Good to see you in the midst of the world today.
This is Mark. My channel was removed by the powers that be. It's always so good to see you. You always give wisdom filled nuggets. Go ahead on my brotha!
Stine! Happy to see you, Loved this video. As you were talking I was thinking we can have a conversation. I'm going to make a video in response to yours.Your video was super relatable and wonderful to hear another more mature trans man talk about their understanding and experience. You have clearly done a lot of work and that's so beneficial to share with others. Like me. <3
Hey Stine! Always so good to see and hear from you. Just another trans guy - 56 and 4 years on T and living in Africa. I really have appreciated your head start and narration of you "taking off and flying your plane" through this process. Im not sure we ever land per se, touch down yes. Touchdown moments, experiences, epiphanies, traumas, losses snd and And then the gratitude. And the super powers. Acknowledging and playing wth them. Feeling my way around it all. Celebration and apprehension about the neurological remodeling and chemical changes I have no control over. I'm sorry you've had such a brutal last few years. Have you heard from Earl? How is he? Taje care and stay well
I’m so glad I found these videos. I’m just staring T at 54 and was looking for content from a peer. I appreciate your insight, candor and humor so much. I hope that your leave was everything you needed it to be and that you are well. I hope you share more when you feel like it. I’m slowly moving through your past videos. Enjoying them tremendously. You feel like an old fried.
Congrats on 5 years. I’ve been watching your videos since the beginning of your transition. I started T about 2 months before you did. Always love your videos. You look great.
Hola Stine. Nice thoughts again. I feel it’s difficult “to hide” in a sense our past life because of what it may suppose. I mean what can be people reactions. As I listen to you (and others too) I realise how lucky I am to live where I live because I feel mainly quite safe. Should I make a video for my also 5th year? Enjoy your vacacions.
Hey bud! Happy 5 years on T. You look great and I’m happy to watch this update video from you. My 5 years was last month….and I never made a video. Oh well. Your video made me reflect and I appreciate you. Enjoy your time off work!
Happy Birthday!! 5 years. WOW. SO great to see you. You look super handsome. Glad you're taking leave. You deserve it. Hard core. I sure relate to this video. Coming up on 6 years and been working on these things and experienced the pause. You really have experienced trauma in the workplace. Please take good care of yourself, buddy. Sure have missed these videos. Thinking about making one for the 6 year anniversary coming up.
Hey Earl! Just seen your post. Good to hear that youre posting - you and Stine are unwitting cyber mentors of mine. You are both missed and appreciated. A vid from you would be great. Any visual. Your work, whatever.. You take care man! Be safe
