Really Me: The Diary of a Soul In Transition

Really Me: The Diary of a Soul In Transition

USA | 2025 | 76 min. | Andy Yardy, Andrea Groenink

August 23, 2025

Presented by Kinetic Village.

Really Me: The Diary of a Soul In Transition follows Megan's journey transitioning at age 46 after decades of hiding her true identity. Supported by her wife Kari and children, Megan navigates legal changes, finds acceptance at her progressive church, and discovers community in queer spaces. Through losses and gains—including performing burlesque and starting a queer karate class—she develops a theology reconciling her Christian faith with her transgender identity, finding beauty in transformation.

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Saturday, August 23, 2025

Really Me: The Diary of a Soul In Transition documents Megan's gender transition journey after 46 years. Inspired by her own transgender child, Megan confronts long-suppressed gender dysphoria through therapy and prayer before beginning her transition. The film follows her legal name change, coming out to her supportive church congregation, and navigating her evolving marriage with wife Kari, who chooses to stay despite the challenges. While gaining acceptance from her immediate family and finding community in queer spaces—including performing burlesque—Megan faces rejection from her mother and sister over religious objections. She loses longtime friendships but discovers new ones, ultimately reconciling her Christian faith with her trans identity through a theology of "consecrated blasphemy" and finding beauty in brokenness.

  • Director: Andy Yardy, Andrea Groenink
  • Principal Cast: Megan Hanke, Kari Hanke
  • Country: USA
  • Year: 2025
  • Running Time: 76 min.
  • Website: Official Film Website
  • Language: English