Webcomics that are part of HRT Diary

Black and white comic page. Panel one shows a young Jey looking down at their first binder with a smile. A narration box reads “After being out as nonbinary since 2015, today on October 7th 2023, I started HRT” with a note next to Jey that reads “age 24”. Panel two shows an older Jey putting gel on their upper arm with a smile. They’re shirtless but wearing pants and you can see some of their top surgery scars. Narration box reads “It was a long journey to get here and I find myself excited and nervous about change.”

HRT Diary – 1

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I just can’t stay away from autobio comics for long. I did this comic when I started my first dose of testosterone gel!! I thought I’d want to journal about my journey but comics just make more sense. So I guess Gender Slices has been sort of revived for now, maybe I’ll have enough to… Continue reading HRT Diary – 1

Black and white traditionally drawn comic. Panel one, I’m pointing at a calendar that reads November 7th, 1 month on T and I’m saying “I’m one month on T today!” Panel two, similar panel but I’m holding a bottle of Androgel and saying “Not much has happened yet, but I’m trying to be patient. I am on a low dose to start. Panel three, similar panel but shoulder view up and I’ve got my arms crossed with my eyes closed saying “But, despite them already being pretty hairy--”, Panel four, zooms out to show a simplified version of myself in Hobbit clothes looking at my very hairy feet. I’m saying “I think my feet have gotten even hairier! Why there first?!”

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Another entry in today’s HRT diary, it’s my one month anniversary! I’m not one to do monthly celebrations but this, like top surgery, just feels like such a milestone. Like, I did it! I’m here! I have a really good support system and wouldn’t be here without my spouse and friends. I’ll keep anniversaries to… Continue reading HRT Diary – 3

Black and white comic page with five panels. Panel one, Jey is seen from the waist up with their arms up in excitement saying “I’m 2 months on T today!” Panel two, a zoomed out shot of Jey pondering as they say “Not much has changed yet. My mood is up because I’m on T, but I feel the same as I did pre-T. It’s a slow process.” Panel three, zoom back in and Jey is holding up their slightly hairy left arm and hand and they say “I am steadily getting hairier all over.” The text “arm hair!” is outside of any speechbubble and closer to their arm. Panel four, Jey lifts up their right arm to match their left and they look at it curiously saying “My right side is definitely darker than my left.” Panel five, a wide panel of a zoom in of Jey’s mouth and sparse moustache while Jey is pointing to it with both hands while they say “Especially on my moustache!”

HRT Diary – 4

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My 2 months was the other day and while things have been slow, they have been happening! It’s more gradual than I expected, but I’m also not complaining, I’m glad I’m taking it slow. Really jazzed about getting hairier too! I think I’m in a much better headspace at 33 for this – actually, maybe… Continue reading HRT Diary – 4

Black and white comic page. Panel one shows Jey smiling and winking with one hand up in a celebratory pose saying “I’m 6 months on T today! Progress has been slow, but it’s been pleasant!” Panel two, shows a drawn version of an instant photo with the handwritten text “First day on T!” below it. Panel two, shows another drawn version of an instant photo with subtle changes like small amounts of facial hair and a wider face, with the handwritten text “6 months on T!” below it.

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Just passed my 6 months on a low-dose of T, so I wanted to do a quick celebratory comic for it! I don’t generally do realism for these but a cartoon version didn’t hit the same way since the changes have been so subtle. Grab an early peek to all webcomics, plus sketches and thumbnails… Continue reading HRT Diary – 8

Black and white comic. Panel one, my 40 year old brother in law, holding a cane, asks me "Are you feeling okay? Your voice is really hoarse." I look over with a little smile. Panel two, I respond positively "Don't worry, that's on purpose!" radiating how happy I am that my voice dropped. My brother in law sighs with relief saying "Oh good!"

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My sketchbook, with two HRT diary comics in it, has been returned to me! I got to see a lot of family (the good ones) this summer and had some fun interactions involving my deeper voice. Everyone noticed! Want to see sketches, thumbnails, and comic pages early? Join us on Patreon or the VIP Blog!

Black and white comic. Panel one, I have my arms raised in the air happily saying "Today's my one year on T!" Panel two, I'm shirtless and putting gel on my arms and shoulders saying "The gel was absolutely the right choice for me. Low and slow is my way to go." Panel three, a close-up of me touching my throat with my mouth wide open saying "My voice has gotten deeper." Panel four, I'm holding my arms up to show off my arm hair while saying "My body hair is darker and thicker." Panel five, a far shot of my whole body while wearing a long sleeve black top and dark jeans, I'm saying "and I'm noticing my weight redistributing. More tummy, less hips." Panel six, a profile view of me looking in the mirror at my reflection saying "I feel much happier, and better about looking at myself in the mirror."

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I passed my 1 year on T in October and I’m feeling really good about it! I’m not very confident in selfies but I’m trying my best out here. Here’s a T-versary progression photo comparison. Want to see sketches, thumbnails, and comic pages early? Join us on Patreon or the VIP Blog!

Black and white comic page. Narration box reads "In my teens", where someone is pointing at a young Jey and saying "Wow, you look so much like E---- Page!" Jey, with big oblong glasses, low bangs and a ponytail, grimaces at the person and replies "Nooo, I don't actually." Narration box reads "I got this comment a lot." In the next panel, the narration reads "In my 30s" an older Jey, with square glasses, short cropped hair and a little bit of facial hair says "I don't look like Elliot Page but we are both trans now which is a fun happenstance. I believe we also got our top surgery at the same clinic."

HRT Diary – 14

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I was hit with an inspiration bug for more HRT comics so a bunch are INCOMING over the next few weeks! This is a two-parter on a common comment I’d get as a teen. Other transmasc folks said they’d also experienced this so it’s all trans all the way down!   Want to see sketches,… Continue reading HRT Diary – 14

Black and white comic. Narration box reads "As a teen I so desperately wanted to look like a twink. There was many an anime boy I wanted to be!" a young Jey stands pondering while various beautiful anime boys circle around them. Narration reads "However, there were obstacles." Young Jey, a chubby teen with thick glasses, dark hair in a ponytail and boring clothing stands looking down at themselves disappointed. A list beside them reads "1. Girl, 2. Everything else about my body"

HRT Diary – 16

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I was excited to come back to more HRT Diary comics so I have a 5 pager that’ll go up every Tuesday for the next few weeks on HRT and expectations. Something I’ve thought about for a while. It has a happy ending! Want to see sketches, thumbnails, and comic pages early? Join us on… Continue reading HRT Diary – 16

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Last page of my mini series about HRT and expections from my HRT Diary. Funny how seeing different kinds of characters on screen can make you feel better about yourself! Whoa it’s also my 35th birthday tomorrow, so a reminder that it’s never too late! Want to see sketches, thumbnails, and comic pages early? Join… Continue reading HRT Diary – 20