Will Imposter Feelings Ever Go Away as You Transition?
Will imposter feelings ever go away? What does it say if you're having imposter feelings about your gender identity or transition? Dr. Z addresses feeling like you don't belong, you're trespassing, you're in a space not meant for you—feeling like you're not really who you think you are or who you say you are.
She identifies two categories when you're most likely to experience imposter feelings: during gender transition and after completing transition (including those living stealth). Dr. Z explains why older adults tend to have higher imposter feelings initially, why younger adults feel them due to lack of support, and why some people still feel like imposters even after completing transition and being recognized in their authentic gender.
The truth? Imposter feelings are common to all human beings—not just trans folks—whether starting new jobs, becoming parents, or stepping into new aspirations. Watch to find out whether imposter feelings will go away, the two main factors that cause them, what you need to do to make them disappear, and why it takes self-mastery to be a decent human being.
