Stealth- To Be or Not To Be?

There's something I want to talk about while it's fresh in my mind. I am subscribed to someone on YouTube that I admire a lot, he is always positive and helpful. He posted a video about coming out as trans after having lived as stealth for a long time. For some, I think this is a wonderful thing to do. It brings awareness and with awareness comes information and education. But I could never do it. I'll tell you why. I have lived as male for about 5 years now, even though I am only in the early stages of medical transition I have never had a problem passing. The reason I am transitioning is to eliminate the question in the back of people's minds when they ask how old I am. I looks about 14 and people just don't believe I am 21! I am also medically transitioning so I can feel more at home in my body. Something that is happening very slowly but I am getting there. Personally, if I came out as trans, I feel people would treat me differently. Instead of being "one of the guys" I'd be "that transsexual", a role I do not wish to play. I am a man, a boy, a guy, a dude, a chap. I am all these things but I do not wish to be trans. I'm proud of who I am and the journey I am on but I do not wish everybody to know. Perceptions change and friendships can become strained. It's just not for me. But for those who are out and proud, I salute you. You are braver men than me and you have my respect. I play my part at the sidelines, on here and on YouTube. I aim to educate and help those who seek me out but that will always be the full extension of my participation in the community. Just wanted to get that off my soon to be flat *fingers crossed* chest!