Transition itself is not a single event but a multifaceted process that unfolds uniquely for each person. Social transition—changing one’s name, pronouns or outward presentation—can be both empowering and daunting. It opens the door to visible authenticity while simultaneously exposing the individual to public scrutiny. However, for many, the first day of being addressed by their chosen name or pronouns marks a moment of profound affirmation, a moment when their external world begins to reflect their internal truth.
