I can't tell if I'm confused about my body or my gender.

[Guest_55827051]

For a while now I have felt uncomfortable in my body. When I am in the shower or look in the mirror I see my body and don't particularly like it. The main part that I don't like is my chest. 

I was born female and now identify as a demigirl (part girl, part non-binary). I am currently going through puberty and, therefore, my chest is growing. Whenever I see my exposed chest I feel very uncomfortable and always feel much better when I cover it, can't see it, or unintentionally see it as flat.

This may be a contributing factor but I have a trans-male boyfriend and the potential for me to be a boy might be affected by that.

Either way, I can't tell if I just don't want to have my chest anymore or if I actually am a boy. If anyone has had a similar experience, please tell me. I just want to have an answer.

[Croix]

Dear New Member~

I'd like to give you a warm welcome to the Forum. If you browse here you will find many who have had difficulties along the ones you mention. How one sees oneself and one's body can be exceedingly confusing, it can change or remain the same and seems to be a greater problem when gaining  puberty.

You may well be right in having a trans boyfriend is confusing the matter.

Can I suggest, if you have not done so already, you talk to QLIFE who give advice, information and a chance to talk with others who are in or have been in similar situations

You are of course always welcome here

Croix