Get to know the trans influencer Francisco Azeredo

At the age of 27, Francisco Azeredo stands out more and more on social networks, gaining followers when sharing his personal trajectory and experiences in the gender transition process. A native of the Holy Spirit, he is a physical educator in love with tattoos and now ventures into the digital world, becoming one of the most promising voices of representativeness for trans men in Brazil.

Its self -discovery story began in adolescence. At 14, Francis He assumed herself as a lesbian woman for her family, but soon realized that her gender identity went beyond sexual orientation.

“The way I carried myself or dressed like a lesbian woman bothered me, something was missing,” he says.

Outside Brazil

It was then that he began a process of self -knowledge that would culminate in 2020, the year he decided to seek psychological help to better understand his gender identity. During this period, the feeling of not being fully comfortable with himself led him to make an important decision: in search of a better quality of life and financial resources for the transition, he moved to Portugal.

From a humble family, Francis He saw in Europe an opportunity to work and finally invest in the transition. There he underwent surgeries such as mammoplasty and began treatment with hormones. The experience of living away from friends and family was, for him, a phase of intense self -knowledge.

“I planned this transition lightly, understanding my emotions and how I saw me in the world,” he says.

Francis It also highlights the reception he found in Portugal, especially in the health system, which facilitated his process. Although recognizing that trans people still do not occupy as many spaces as in Brazil, he was surprised by the receptivity of the European country.

Digital era and projects

Back in Brazil, Francisco is now dedicated to sharing his knowledge and experiences with other trans men, who often face insecurities on their own journey. He explains: “I was very lacking to access trans men and their routines on the internet. I then decided to share mine. Inspiring other men is my focus. ” In addition, he used his CBT (course completion work) to address the theme of gender identity, further deepening his studies on the subject.

With its growing popularity in social networks, Francis has been consolidated as an important figure in the struggle for trans representativeness. In addition to producing content focused on this cause, he already plans to participate in Miss Trans, with the aim of further visible the struggle of the trans community and, perhaps, gain space in the advertising market, as their beauty and communication skills have attracted The attention of many.

Francisco Azeredo Follows breaking barriers, showing that, besides representing trans men, he is an example of courage and authenticity in an increasingly digital and diverse world, something that needs to be celebrated in this national month of trans visibility and transvestite.

Artur Vieira He is a Christian, gay and journalist who has worked with the public LGBT+ since 2013 on the internet with the @devoltaaooreino profile.