As a trans woman who was a massive 280-lb bodybuilder before my transition, I try so hard to never show my remaining strength. My last remaining bit of dysphoria is directly related to my muscle mass and what little strength I have left. - I thought for sure I could drop the sledge gently enough that I’d never make the bell go off on this silly thing but it went off first try. My daughter was so excited I did it, so was Priscilla, and so were all the people in line that cheered for me and smiled

At the FTM Fitness World bodybuilding competition, the only competition of its type in the world, participants can flex in a safe space celebrating their bodies and their identities. | Great Big Story