Hello from Switzerland

[Rachel_Christina]

Hello my friends,
Im am new to this forum as of today, I'v passed by many times in the past as a guest and finally decided to join!
My name is, Christine-Rachel, Christine is fine though
I'm 25, 26 in May, I had my first meeting with a physchiatrist a week ago, she refered me to an Endo and I'v my appointement with them in early July.
I haven't come out to my family yet, honestly fear the worst! But what must be done must be done, and number one right now is me, I'm getting my life in Order
Anywhoo that was a long probably boring intro so I'l leave you guy n girls be for now!
Byee, Christine! :3 xx

[Jacqueline]

Christine,

Welcome to Susan's,

As you may have noticed, it is a great site for support and gaining information. We even try to have a little fun.

If you have not looked at them yet, I am including some links. They have welcome information and the rules of the site. Please do take a moment if you have not yet:

Things that you should read

Site Terms of Service & Rules to Live By	Standard Terms & Definitions	Post Ranks (including when you can upload an avatar)
Reputation rules	News posting & quoting guidelines	Photo, avatars, & signature images policy

Look around more. Ask questions and join in. I know how hard coming out to family is. I am only out to part of my own right now. I hope it goes smoother than you anticipate and you find what you are looking for both here and in life.

With warmth,

Joanna

[Laura_7]

Hello and welcome 

Here are some resources that could help:

https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,197523.msg1756901.html#msg1756901

You might translate them to your language, for example with translate.google.com .

Some people say its easier if you can talk about things that really move you deeply ... people might be more understanding then ...
if that is not the case yet you might try to work on that level ...

Well you are not the only one ... and being transgender is more and more accepted ...
people begin to understand its normal people with needs and cravings like everyone else ...


*hugs*

[Maddie]

Willkommen
Bienvenue
Benvenuto
Christine-Rachel!

[KarlMars]

Welcome to Susan's and congratulations for your appointment. Good luck.

[V M]

Hi Christine 

Welcome to Susan's    Glad to have you here, join on in the fun

Hugs

V M

[Rachel_Christina]

Aw thank yous all so much for the welcomes, yous are all so sweet! :3
And thank you Laura for the PM, honestly with my parents I don't how to deal with them right, time will tell, they already hate my long hair :@ they'v always had me cut it when young. Now I live on my own and the oportunity to live my life how I want!
I would love to maybe youtube video's or atleast track my progress in the forum for others, we will see! I'm awefully shy.
Thanks again you dears for your kind words!
Christine xx

[gennee]

Hi Christine and welcome to Susan's.

[Rachel_Christina]

Hello and welcome 

Here are some resources that could help:

https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,197523.msg1756901.html#msg1756901

You might translate them to your language, for example with translate.google.com .

Some people say its easier if you can talk about things that really move you deeply ... people might be more understanding then ...
if that is not the case yet you might try to work on that level ...

Well you are not the only one ... and being transgender is more and more accepted ...
people begin to understand its normal people with needs and cravings like everyone else ...


*hugs*

Thanks again Laura for your private message, I hope you see this! I am greatful!
I should soon be able to reply and fix my profile and stuff soon too
And yes I am a fan of LOTR :3
Love, Christine

[Laura_7]

Thanks again Laura for your private message, I hope you see this! I am greatful!
I should soon be able to reply and fix my profile and stuff soon too
And yes I am a fan of LOTR :3
Love, Christine

Yes after 15 postings you can send private messages and use an avatar picture and make other changes to the profile.

I see ... another fan
I especially like the clothing of the women


*many hugs*

[Andie73]

Welcome!!   *hugs*


Good people here.. Enjoy the community!


*hugs*

[Rachel_Christina]

Yes after 15 postings you can send private messages and use an avatar picture and make other changes to the profile.

I see ... another fan
I especially like the clothing of the women


*many hugs*

Yes it will be good to add an avatar and set my gender, i feel like I could revert back without it set right haha
OMG yes, I'm definitly an elf :3 arwens hair <333

[Rachel_Christina]

Welcome!!   *hugs*


Good people here.. Enjoy the community!


*hugs*

Thank you!
And yes the community here is fantastic!
I excepted this a month ago and honestly its the best thing I'v ever done, my life has changed so much and all for the better!
I can't wait for HRT! :3

[Laura_7]

Yes it will be good to add an avatar and set my gender, i feel like I could revert back without it set right haha
OMG yes, I'm definitly an elf :3 arwens hair <333

So you will have an avatar of you as elf ? <3


*hugs*

[Rachel_Christina]

So you will have an avatar of you as elf ? <3


*hugs*

If I was that pretty, helly yea!
But I will just find the best of me and that will have to do :')
I don't think I'm too bad
I may get grilled on the "how well do I pass threads" time will tell!
Cross the fingers for HRT soon
Love Christine!

[Laura_7]

If I was that pretty, helly yea!
But I will just find the best of me and that will have to do :')
I don't think I'm too bad
I may get grilled on the "how well do I pass threads" time will tell!
Cross the fingers for HRT soon
Love Christine!

Lol fingers crossed 

Give it some time ...
try a few things ... with makeup and hairstyle ...
and people on the passing thread will give you a few hints

And maybe one day you come to make your own elf costume ...
there are sewing instructions by role play groups which are not that difficult 


*hugs*

[Rachel_Christina]

Lol fingers crossed 

Give it some time ...
try a few things ... with makeup and hairstyle ...
and people on the passing thread will give you a few hints

And maybe one day you come to make your own elf costume ...
there are sewing instructions by role play groups which are not that difficult 


*hugs*

Im lucky my hair is already atleast 7-8 inches long, Iv been trying all my life to grow it out, and now I live away from my parents thats the end of hair cuts :')
Ah I don't think I could sew, needles :S
I could design though, I'm kind of artistic
My cousin sews! We could work on it :')
I may be able to fix my profile now! Ima check! :')
Christine, xx

[Laura_7]

Im lucky my hair is already atleast 7-8 inches long, Iv been trying all my life to grow it out, and now I live away from my parents thats the end of hair cuts :')
Ah I don't think I could sew, needles :S
I could design though, I'm kind of artistic
My cousin sews! We could work on it :')
I may be able to fix my profile now! Ima check! :')
Christine, xx

Yes a home designed elf costume Great 

Well from your avatar picture you already pass well

There are a few threads on voice training ... that could help ...
imo most important is consistency, a few minutes every day for weeks ...
don't overstrain your voice, just stop then ...
but consistent training helps train the muscles that keep the larynx in a higher position ...
many people say voice training is the hardest thing.


*hugs*

[Rachel_Christina]

Yes a home designed elf costume Great 

Well from your avatar picture you already pass well

There are a few threads on voice training ... that could help ...
imo most important is consistency, a few minutes every day for weeks ...
don't overstrain your voice, just stop then ...
but consistent training helps train the muscles that keep the larynx in a higher position ...
many people say voice training is the hardest thing.


*hugs*

Aw thanks, I hope so,... I don't always feel confident, i went out dreesed first time for my psycho apointement! It was nerve racking, but was running late due to trafic, so I hadn't time to worry about being nervous, it was great!
Yes my voice is disasterous, but I am working on it!
Definitly considering maybe coaching, but for now I work hard on the holding the Larynx up, im good at that now, i do it all the time.
Thanks again Christine

[Laura_7]

Aw thanks, I hope so,... I don't always feel confident, i went out dreesed first time for my psycho apointement! It was nerve racking, but was running late due to trafic, so I hadn't time to worry about being nervous, it was great!
Yes my voice is disasterous, but I am working on it!
Definitly considering maybe coaching, but for now I work hard on the holding the Larynx up, im good at that now, i do it all the time.
Thanks again Christine

The ideal setup for the first time
So you had no time to overthink, and could be just yourself 

Here are some hints concerning voice:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,190936.msg1701516.html#msg1701516

Imo it comes down to persistent training ...
a few minutes a day for a few weeks or months ...
just don't overstrain the voice, stop then ...

Trying a few variations like trying to be more breathy and using much more going up and down with intonation within words can also be helpful. And recording it, and listening to results and variations for the effect.

Just be persistent, others have done it too


*hugs*