Turbulent Beauty
Navigating Life's Storms with Grace: Turbulent Beauty Podcast. Amplifying LGBTQ++ voices, celebrating the unique beauty within their stories, and reminding us all that even in chaos, there's a mesmerizing grace waiting to be discovered.
Want to leave us a message? Email us at turbulentbeauty23@gmail.com
Or leave a voice mail: https://www.speakpipe.com/Turbulentbeauty23
Turbulent Beauty
Episode 3-Unveiling authenticity- Kel's story
The Journey of Self-Discovery and Transition: An Interview with a Transgender Man
In Turbulent Beauty, the host interviews Kel, a female-to-male transgender man, about his journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. Kel discusses his experiences of transitioning, including the struggle of being stealth, his experiences with sexual harassment, and the fear of being seen as a cis white male. He shares life-saving importance of finding supportive community and the journey towards accepting his unique blend of masculinity and femininity. Kel also provides detailed insights into his recent top surgery process, expressing his current discomfort with his body post-surgery. In the end, he imparts advice for those on a similar path: to find their people, build a community, and not to force themselves into set roles.
00:00 Introduction and Trigger Warning
00:24 Guest Introduction: Kel's Journey
00:43 The Stealth Identity: A New Beginning
01:57 Experiences of Sexual Harassment
03:48 The Struggles of Being Stealth
06:37 The Transition: From Stealth to Open
08:09 The Surgery: Expectations and Reality
09:07 Post-Surgery: Dealing with Discomfort
12:18 Advice for Others on a Similar Path
15:04 Conclusion: Embracing the Journey