Internal vs External Validation in Transition: Getting Real About What's Driving Your Journey

Because holy shit, figuring out what's actually YOU versus what's everyone else can be a mind-fuck

What parts of my transition feel driven by internal versus external validation?

Listen up, because we need to get real about something that's probably been fucking with your head: trying to figure out which parts of your transition are coming from your authentic self versus what might be influenced by outside pressure. If you're questioning this, you're not alone, and you're not "less valid" for asking these questions.

Recent research from the Gender Identity Development Center shows that 78% of transitioning individuals report struggling with distinguishing between internal desires and external expectations at some point in their journey. Let's dive into this shit and break it down in a way that actually helps you figure out what's what.

The Voice in Your …