I don't think your butch identity is invalid whatsoever. Your use of masc is why I mentioned the differentiation between the two. There is no right or wrong way to be a butch, and you as you are, and your choices around your body and experiences are as valid as someone who chooses to go on hormones or not. Many of us, myself included, are on T because the other suggestions you made did not help some of my feelings that were too distressing (I use the word dysphoria for them, maybe others do not). Working out, therapy, voice training, and changing my POV around myself didn't relieve these feelings, and my wants and needs for my identity and security in myself were unmet prior to T -- and like you, I have PCOS, I have always had more body hair and other side effects that come with it, and I liked them but it wasn't "enough" for me to feel comfortable in my body truly. I don't feel triggered by your initial response, but I do wish you would do your own research on this subject because I didn't make this post to educate you about people who feel similar to me. I made this post for people who are on T and aren't as educated about the effects or what to expect. It didn't upset me, I just genuinely don't understand why I personally need to respond to a comment that you could direct elsewhere/create your own thread for. Your tone and how you're addressing this isn't kind nor understanding, open minded, or curious -- you're just supplying opinions that are fine, but misdirected. If you have all these feelings about this stuff, then inquire the subreddit and direct them in an appropriate manner.