12 Tweets That Define What Growing Up Trans Was Really Like
12 Tweets That Define What Growing Up Trans Was Really Like

Following on the trail of the "GrowingUp" Twitter trend, #GrowingUpTrans has stolen hearts with it’s super blunt observations of trans childhood. Unlike #GrowingUpBlack, #GrowingUpGay and other incarnations, this trans-centered version has given a space to the often awkward and aggravating situations that gender non-conforming kids go through.
Here’s our roundup of some of the most introspective tweets that trans folk shared on Twitter ...
#GrowingUpTrans not being able to have a girlfriend because girls don't understand that dating a transman doesn't mean they're lesbian!
— CASPER (@ghstbxy)
None— Alex\u2077\u29d6\u03c8 (@Alex\u2077\u29d6\u03c8) 1437323661
\u201cBeing really androgynous so the guest teacher isn't sure of your pronouns #GrowingUpTrans\u201d— ugh (@ugh) 1437491523
\u201c#GrowingUpTrans having your family make fun of trans people on TV and you sit there like\u201d— -`albin g.\u00b4- \ud83c\udf4a (@-`albin g.\u00b4- \ud83c\udf4a) 1436947918
\u201cNot being able to get a binder unless you send it to your friends address because you still haven't come out #GrowingUpTrans\u201d— seamus (@seamus) 1437510710
#growinguptrans "you're just confused about your sexuality" ummmm =/
— gary ✧ (@garypaIIet)
#growinguptrans forcing urself into the gender u were raised as when growing up, then being told it's a "choice" when u finally find urself.
— kalel (@princeofmelanin)
Don't let the conversation end here! If you have any memories of #GrowingUpTrans please share them in the comments section or on Twitter!