11. A

A, 28 years old, USA

“I transitioned after my separation from my husband. I was horribly lonely and found community in the trans community online. I did and do suffer from gender dysphoria. But transition wasn't the right treatment for me. I also suffer from bipolar disorder and attempted suicide multiple times before and during transition. I was too mentally unwell to be making such life altering choices, such as starting hrt. I was on testosterone for 16 weeks. My voice dropped slightly and a few other undesired changes. One day, after a few months on T, I woke up and realized I missed being a woman. I missed being Amanda. Transition was a terrible mistake.”