Affirm and Feel

Take a moment to think about activities that help you feel more like yourself. These are things that give you confidence, comfort, or joy in your gender.

Ask yourself: (Pregúntate:)

Are there certain outfits or accessories that make me feel really like me? (¿Hay ciertos atuendos o accesorios que me hagan sentir realmente como yo?)

What about my hair, makeup, or the way I talk or move? (¿Qué pasa con mi cabello, maquillaje, o la forma en que hablo o me muevo?)

Are there thoughts, words, activities, or moments that affirm my gender identity? (¿Hay pensamientos, palabras, actividades o momentos que afirmen mi identidad de género?)

For example: Wearing my cute purple skirt, putting gel in my hair just right, using my favorite name and pronouns, practicing my voice in a way that feels good, playing a character in a video game that matches my gender.

Feel – What do you notice when you’re doing them?

Now, reflect on how you feel while you’re doing those actions. These are moments of gender euphoria—the warm, positive feelings that come when your gender feels seen, expressed, or supported.

Ask yourself: (Pregúntate:)

What emotions come up? (¿Qué emociones aparecen?)

Do I feel proud? Relieved? Excited? Calm? (¿Me siento orgulloso/a/e? ¿Aliviado/a/e? ¿Emocionado/a/e? ¿Tranquilo/a/e?)

Do I feel more connected to myself? (¿Me siento más conectado/a/e conmigo mismo/a/e?)

Do I feel joy or peace? (¿Siento alegría o paz?)