r/TransChristianity

I (19) am a trans man. I have been trans since before the beginning of high school. Ever since then, I have wanted to go on hormones as soon as I possibly could. Now that I’m getting older and closer to the age that I can go on hormones, I’m starting to have doubts about it and how it relates to God. I’ve always believed in God, but only recently started calling myself a Christian.

I’m worried that going on hormones is going against God’s design for me. I was born female. I do not think you need to go on hormones to be trans; hormones are just my personal preference for myself. I believe I would feel more comfortable in my body going on testosterone. I want those changes. I’m just struggling with the idea of how that plays into Christianity.

Would it be better if I worked on myself in therapy first, then see where I stand on hormones? If there is anyone here who went/is on hormones, what makes you feel certain that it’s okay? If there is anyone who isn’t going on hormones, why not? Any advice/words of wisdom is greatly appreciated.

Long story short, I've recently accepted that I am a trans woman. I am married and we have two kids. I grew up in a Lutheran church and attended private school, although I had a crisis of faith all throughout high school and have left the church. I'd consider myself agnostic at this point, but also know faith can ebb and flow throughout life. My parents are still very religious, go to the same church, and are involved in the same private school. I am terrified of losing them if I transition (more like when), and I can't even begin to formulate the words I'll eventually use to come out.

Are there any passages from Scripture that would help them, or help me? Any advice on how to come out, knowing that religion will inevitably be a large part of my conversation with them?

Thank you so much!