A man who transitioned at 57 has been sharing his story with the world, both about his journey with transitioning and also with his partner, who he calls his “Queen.”

In one of his most popular TikToks, Devin Delani said, “Left a 30 year marriage, moved across the country, transitioned at 57, FTM, broke, alone, sink or swim, it was time to rebuild. I started with 4 jobs working 80 hour work weeks.”

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“It was tough, exhausting, people said I wouldn’t make it. I persevered, found my soulmate, embraced my trans journey, dreamt big, refused to listen to naysayers. None of who I am came easy but it was worth it. Against all odds, here I am, in love, transmasculine actor. Never ever give up!”

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Devin had met his current partner Rowan after they both got out of decades-long heterosexual marriages. They initially got together as lesbians.

“Two years into our relationship, Devin started their transition,” Rowan said to PinkNews. “We got together as lesbians originally. Devin’s transition wasn’t on our radar at all. It wasn’t even a conversation we had for the first two years we were together.”

Rowan talked about the couple’s journey in a TikTok as well.

“My partner is a trans man. How could I love a trans man? It’s easy, because I know who I am and how I love. I love the human, the person. True love far surpasses gender. Love is love, and true love, is the best love ever.”