One thing I never expected when I began my gender transition ten years ago was seeing how it would be recorded on my face;

Skin that was once furry every hour now stays smooth for days;

Cheeks that were once thin and hawk-like have become soft and rounded;

Eyebrows that once almost grew together are now angled and clean;

But the biggest difference is further down;

When I smile now, the light comes from my lips and my eyes.

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