Alex Notmurfs
Alex Notmurfs
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This digital storytelling experience was facilitated by Skylar Sookpaiboon as part of their Masters Thesis, "Moving Through the Cis-tem: A Collection of Digital Stories Exploring BIPOC Trans and Non-
binary Individuals’ Experiences in the Canadian Health Care System".
Thanks Skylar for helping me to tell my story in this way, and for being such a wonderful friend ❤️❤️❤️
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Відео

11 days post-op ftm top surgery - chest reveal
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Talking about my recovery, chest reveal.
Ftm top surgery - 1 hour post-op
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Shot a quick video while recovering from surgery at McLean Clinic on September 26th, 2017. Then my phone died lol.
Surgery Day | Rachel FINALLY went bowling!
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Logan and Rachel at Classic Bowl in Mississauga. Logan happened to turn on his camera at the right time, to catch Rachel scoring her very first strike, in her very first game of bowling!!
Surgery Day | 1 hour pre-op!
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Here I am, in the private waiting room with my family, talking about my feelings before surgery. This was filmed on September 26th, 2017 at 9:30 AM EST.
Day of surgery | Talking about pre-op appointment
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This was the morning of my surgery, September 26, 2017. Logan and I discuss the plans for the day and go over yesterday's pre-op appointment.
1-day pre-op | On the highway to Mississauga!!
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Nice relaxing drive to Mississauga the day before my surgery. Talking about plans for the day!
1-day pre-op | On our way to Mississauga!
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My thoughts and feelings before we leave town to head down to Mississauga.
Top Surgery - Prep and Packing (Suitcase)
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This was 2 days before surgery. Showcasing all clothing, supplies, and items we're bringing with us.
1 week pre-op for chest surgery!
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There was a last-minute cancellation so I'm having top surgery next Tuesday!
2 years on testosterone
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Two years on testosterone, facial hair growth update and general transition status
Being hospitalized as a trans person
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Describing my experience with medical professionals while I was in the hospital - how I was treated as a trans person while I was there.
Best laid plans and all that stuff...
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Update: no surgery this winter, but moved house and then got stuck in the hospital for two weeks.
Advice for supporting a trans friend
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My friend and I sit down and talk about misconceptions he had about trans people before we met and things he has learned since.
Stop using gendered language
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A rant about why I think people shouldn't use gendered language around or to describe other people.
Chest surgery fundraising - 3 months to go!
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Chest surgery fundraising - 3 months to go!
"Is your daughter adopted?"
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"Is your daughter adopted?"
Top Surgery consultation with Dr. Hugh McLean
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Top Surgery consultation with Dr. Hugh McLean
Name change update
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Name change update
My daughter on having two dads
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My daughter on having two dads
1 year on testosterone
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1 year on testosterone
March 2015 transition update
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March 2015 transition update
I came out at work
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I came out at work
Facial hair update
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Facial hair update
6 months on testosterone
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6 months on testosterone
Testosterone Injection How-To
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Testosterone Injection How-To
5 months on testosterone
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5 months on testosterone
Coming out at work anxiety
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Coming out at work anxiety
4 Months on Testosterone Update
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4 Months on Testosterone Update
3 months on testosterone
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3 months on testosterone

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @ritagislason
    @ritagislason 10 місяців тому

    😍 Promo'SM

  • @robquin1525
    @robquin1525 2 роки тому

    People who are offended by gendered language are so retarded

  • @rohanghosh1499
    @rohanghosh1499 5 років тому

    All Transgenders male have Right to give Birth

  • @whybluejay9868
    @whybluejay9868 6 років тому

    looks great! i had surgery this year too and i slept the whole first week too lmao

  • @uhoh5473
    @uhoh5473 7 років тому

    Pretty

  • @uhoh5473
    @uhoh5473 7 років тому

    Cool

  • @CaffeiNeko
    @CaffeiNeko 8 років тому

    You look great man ! Congrats on two years.

  • @ANewKindaGuy
    @ANewKindaGuy 8 років тому

    How long were you on T when this pregnancy test happened as positive

    • @alexnotmurfs3361
      @alexnotmurfs3361 8 років тому

      The pregnancy was before I was on testosterone

  • @JoeBudd-D
    @JoeBudd-D 8 років тому

    Don't mean to be rude but I don't understand. You are a man but you have a husband? So does that make you gay or straight as a trans man? I just do not understand.

    • @alexnotmurfs3361
      @alexnotmurfs3361 8 років тому

      +Joe Budd I'm a gay trans man, yes. Hope that helps :)

  • @garytheosophilus
    @garytheosophilus 8 років тому

    You sound better Alex. Hope you feel better. Great news on the change in medical insurance coverage.

  • @Anorak3010
    @Anorak3010 9 років тому

    So awesome to know other trans guys exist who come out after they get married and still are. That is what I did and we plan to stay married. Nice!

    • @alexnotmurfs3361
      @alexnotmurfs3361 9 років тому

      Thanks! I was so lucky to have met my husband. He was out as a gay man before we started dating and kind of temporarily went back in the closet to be with me. My transition has been great for him because he can again be open about who he is, and he loves all of the physical changes I've been undergoing. I hope you and your spouse have as much of a positive experience in your relationship with this process as we have! Thanks for watching :)

  • @garytheosophilus
    @garytheosophilus 9 років тому

    Happy Birthday 🙏🏼🎉🎂

  • @yaphace
    @yaphace 9 років тому

    THANK YOU FOR POSTING YOU LOVELY AWESOME PERSON! I LOVE TOO AM A TRANSMAN AND INTEND ON BEING PREGNANT ONE DAY THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @loveisvulnerability
    @loveisvulnerability 9 років тому

    Congrats, man! This is a big milestone. I've been following your story for a while. Will definitely be interested in hearing more about your family. Again congrats!

  • @ConstantineIsslamow
    @ConstantineIsslamow 9 років тому

    Great news. There is a great group at your work. I think Mary is a wonderful person. I hope it's Mary that is the boss your mentioning.

  • @garytheosophilus
    @garytheosophilus 9 років тому

    Congratulations! Glad you have a supportive work place.

  • @ride5285
    @ride5285 10 років тому

    Don't worry about the weight, remember that the testosterone will create more muscle and your bones become more dense. I was working out 5-6 days a week, lifting and cardio, my diet was spot on to lose weight and I had weight to lose, I lost 11 pounds and then gained 14 within the first two months, it was frustrating. I stopped paying attention to my weight and it was hard to watch my waist as well due to fat redistribution. But it will balance out eventually, found myself discouraged as well, but don't give up. I think it finally balanced out for me around 7 months. I did become so frustrated at one point that I stopped working out for a while and then I regretted it. Just work on setting goals for yourself, lifting more, running longer etc and focus on accomplishing those.

    • @alexnotmurfs3361
      @alexnotmurfs3361 10 років тому

      Thanks, Abel. Getting back to the gym on Monday. The idea about focusing on performance goals instead of weight is actually really helpful :)

  • @garytome2414
    @garytome2414 10 років тому

    Congrats on the progress with your parents. Your voice sounds deeper 😀

  • @garytome2414
    @garytome2414 10 років тому

    I'm happy for you.

  • @honeybunch8106
    @honeybunch8106 10 років тому

    Great McDonald's story!

  • @garytome2414
    @garytome2414 10 років тому

    Congrats, your parents sound like good people. I'm crying with you. Hoping your relationship only gets better 😊 Thanks for posting your spontaneous reaction!

  • @ride5285
    @ride5285 10 років тому

    grats.

  • @garytome2414
    @garytome2414 10 років тому

    Best wishes with your transition and hoping for the best of reaction from your parents.

  • @alexnotmurfs3361
    @alexnotmurfs3361 10 років тому

    Thanks for your response! The changes that my body was going through, the fact that I could even get pregnant, the female hormones that were causing the changes. The fact that being pregnant is pretty much the most female thing your body can do as it is one of the only truly differentiating things between men and women... all of that and the fact that I was young and unprepared made me depressed and suicidal. I absolutely thought about the fact that committing suicide would kill the baby too. That is the only thing that kept me alive actually. Even now, when I have depressive episodes due to my gender dysphoria and can't think of any reason I want to be alive, what keeps me going is my responsibility to caring for my family.

  • @alexnotmurfs3361
    @alexnotmurfs3361 10 років тому

    Holy shaky video batman! I'm really sorry about the quality of this one. I've been trying lots of different locations and set ups for my videos and this is actually me holding my phone camera in front of a mirror. Not gonna try that again lol. If anyone really wants to see this content in a better quality video let me know and I will do that. Otherwise, this is just for my records.

  • @garytome2414
    @garytome2414 10 років тому

    Congratulations!

  • @garytome2414
    @garytome2414 10 років тому

    I've never faced the seriousness of decision similar to what is required to correct your gender identity. But I have felt better about making my life decisions by thinking of them as pruning a tree. The branches represent all possible outcomes. It requires pruning (going down one path or another) to get on with life. The consequences of making painful decisions are necessitated by those tough choices required for healthy living. Although your transition closes off some possibilities (continuing in the Church), it opens up many more productive and exciting ones. You can't make everyone happy with your decisions. I hope your parents can overcome the limitations placed on them by religious dogma. You know them best. However you may be surprised by what their love for you ( the real YOU) can accomplish. In the end, you must be in control of your life.

    • @alexnotmurfs3361
      @alexnotmurfs3361 10 років тому

      Thanks Gary! I've actually been feeling a lot better since this video. I'm obviously going to have my ups and downs in dealing with guilt, but I feel like I have had a break-through which I will definitely talk about in my next update video in a couple days.

  • @garytome2414
    @garytome2414 10 років тому

    Did you consider joining a religious community who are welcoming and accepting of a nontraditional gender? For you, are spirituality and religiosity inseparable? Would it be beneficial to celebrate a shared philosophy without reference to the supernatural?

    • @alexnotmurfs3361
      @alexnotmurfs3361 10 років тому

      Thanks for commenting Gary! Honestly, I have considered/am considering joining a religious community that welcomes LGBT people, but unfortunately I just don't believe in the supernatural anymore so I feel like it probably wouldn't be the best fit for me. Still searching though, so who knows. I am becoming more active in the general community, as well as my local LGBT community, so I feel like I don't really miss the religious community aspect as much. The part that bothers me the most is obviously my parents and how their religious views will affect my family once I come out. Thanks for watching!

  • @alexnotmurfs3361
    @alexnotmurfs3361 11 років тому

    Holy poop I sound awful. I didn't realize, I've been getting over a cold. : S