Happy #TransDayOfVisiblity 2026! Time for the annual tradition of updating my #TransitionTimeline. Enjoy!
#TDoV #TransSelfie #TransJoy
Here's 2026's photo standalone, amongst others from the same photoshoot.

For those too scared to be out, I get it.
Being visibly #trans is terrifying.
I grew up bullied for the slightest "girly" misstep, and became this painfully shy, chronically anxious young adult, hiding behind a beard and baggy clothes, not daring to ever let a glimpse of "me" out.
Deciding to transition meant undoing three decades' careful work making myself *in*visible.

But I have not regretted it for a second. Despite the danger. Despite the hate.
Look at my photos: the payoff has been finally being able to relax into my own being. I know now who I am, what I want from life.
I can finally say I lived.

And I've been lucky. 99% of people I meet are either chill or actively supportive. Transitioning has restored my faith in humanity.
I know that's not everyone's position; my heart goes out to those for whom it's still too dangerous.

I'm so thankful that I get to be me.
I hope with all my heart you get to be you. πŸ’—

@Tattie I’m delighted that you have the strength and confidence to become your true self in this world. May others look to your example and find their own courage and I hope that one day soon, you all find the acceptance you deserve. #TDOV2026
@Tattie lovin this outfit! also hello to Ori!

@morachbeag thanks! Amusingly the shirt and t-shirt are from the men's section, part of my pre-transition wardrobeβ€” I've just learnt to style and accessorise better. Also effected some slight changes to the body inside it. 🀭

Ori says hello back. πŸˆβ€β¬›

@Tattie these are possibly the most joyful pictures you've ever posted here. πŸ’œ

@Tattie you: "Look how happy and cute I am!"

Cat: "Yes yes yes never mind all that LOOK AT MY BOTTOM!"

@afewbugs good thing Ori doesn't have a Fedi account of his own because it'd be all butt, all the time
@Tattie your eyes look so bright ! cuteeeee πŸ’–

@Tattie

"I'm not sure about this" ->
"Ok this feels like it fits" ->
"Am I pretty?" ->
"Wow, look how far I've come" ->
"Hi, I'm Tattie, please form an orderly queue"

@dave "not sure" is rightβ€” the first photo is two weeks before I'd even made the decision to transition. I think it's also the date I told everyone "I'd really like you to use they/them for me, please". Crazy how long ago it feels.
@Tattie The joy radiating from the final photo is epic!
@saxifraga knowing that after four and a half decades on this planet you finally look as you are supposed to does instill joy. 😊
@Tattie I love seeing the changes in these timelines, especially how much happier you become πŸ’–. I don't think I'll ever be able to post one because I don't have any photos of me from before. I avoided photos where possible, there were no signs
@ciara basically all photos of me from before were taken by my wife πŸ˜…
@Tattie I'm sure this makes them extra bittersweet πŸ«‚πŸ’œ
@Tattie What a glow-up! Amazing!🀩
Thank you for sharing!