I Don't Regret Girlhood

I didn't want this to be my first "proper" video on this channel. But sometimes life turns out in ways we couldn't have expected, and sometimes there's a project we just need to make now. I am transgender. I've known that since I was 12. But, despite a decade of trans life, I am yet to medically transition. This video is my frantic effort to put words to a lifetime's worth of gender baggage. Because it is also my HRT announcement. I'm done grieving myself. Trans life is messy, and that's beautiful. An amateur "video essay" about girlhood, trauma, and navigating grief as a trans adult. Featuring the stories and insights of: ‪@KatfeFoxTale‬ ‪@celeritydust‬ ‪@Lichenthr0picVT‬ ‪@princeaerin‬ ‪@StellaKosmistrEX‬ ‪@WonderAuria‬ And my childhood best friend! --- 00:00 Intro 01:45 What is Girlhood? 08:00 Girlhood Trauma 21:19 Boyhood 25:08 Trans Grief 33:55 Healing 38:48 The Drag Rant 44:50 Transition 49:18 Outro --- Want to hear more of my yapping? Come find me at   / aerchivist   most Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 7:00 pm EST! Be there or get bit! You can also keep up with my shenanigans at any of the following: Discord -   / discord   Bsky - https://bsky.app/profile/aerchivist.b... Twitter -   / aerchivist   The support means the world. I'm working on building something incredible here, I promise. In the meantime... Signing off from the AErchive!