"As I reflected on my life as a woman athlete, I realized that my gender identity conflict with my identity as a player in the women's league."
"Taking testosterone was essential for me to be recognized as a man by society, but it meant leaving behind my identity as a professional female athlete."
The article narrates a trans man's journey as he transitioned while grappling with his identity as a professional hockey player in a women’s league. Facing the tension between his gender identity and athletic role, he ultimately chose to begin testosterone therapy. This decision marked the end of his professional career as a female athlete, highlighting the struggle many trans individuals face between their authentic selves and societal expectations. His story challenges traditional views on gender and sports, emphasizing personal transformation rather than a one-size-fits-all approach to transition.
Read at Advocate.com
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