Chelsea's Transition Adventure

[Northern Star Girl]

Danielle Thank you once again for giving me the idea. I have a mass email option on my store that I just used for the first time. I really forgot about it. I typed a simple email with a discount code for my online store to give everyone a percentage off. Out of my 1600 plus customer list I'm hoping it will generate something.... O and I am a Optimist by the way.  Its very hard to get me down or depressed, its just sometimes its good for everyone to vent about their daily challenges.

Hugs

Chelsea

Chelsea:  I am so glad that you agreed with some of my suggestions regarding your business.... I am so happy to hear that you have garnered some new jobs and also are making some custom parts for your existing and new network of customers. 
Cold sales calls and mass mailings do work but many times they result in a low yield of positive results, so the more that you reach out make these kinds of contacts, the more sales you will have.  It is good that you already had a mass mail option all ready for you to use for your store....
As @Dena  stated in her reply to you ...  diversification of your product offerings will give your business the opportunity to identify with and provide more products for a wider network of prospective and current customers. 
When business is down, take any small custom job that you can to make ends meet.
Wishing you sucess in getting your new orders and keeping your business profitable.

Hugs,
Danielle

[Chelsea]

My girlfriend (Alivia) finally let me take our picture together for the first time. She is not a member of Susan's but she reads my post. She has put up with me for over 10 years and I love this little woman more than words can say. So, its safe to say we are life partners. I'm so glad she loves me through it all. We have had more fun in the two times we have been out together (with me as Chelsea) than we have in the last 5 years.

I had so much fun being a girl tonight and It sure helped me take my mind off my problems for a few hours. 

Hugs,
          Chelsea

[christinej78]

My girlfriend (Alivia) finally let me take our picture together for the first time. She is not a member of Susan's but she reads my post. She has put up with me for over 10 years and I love this little woman more than words can say. So, its safe to say we are life partners. I'm so glad she loves me through it all. We have had more fun in the two times we have been out together (with me as Chelsea) than we have in the last 5 years.

I had so much fun being a girl tonight and It sure helped me take my mind off my problems for a few hours. 

Hugs,
          Chelsea

Dear Alivia,              13 May 2018

You and Chelsea are a stunningly beautiful couple; I'm happy for both of you and wish you both all the happiness you could ask for, for the rest of your lives together. Take good care of each other.

Glad things are looking up for Chelsea and her business. One of the remarkable assets of Susan's Place is the quality and quantity of advice and help offered by the members.

I hope to meet the both of you at Bristol Dragway this coming August; please convince Chelsea you both need to go..

Best Always, Love
Christine

[Northern Star Girl]

My girlfriend (Alivia) finally let me take our picture together for the first time. She is not a member of Susan's but she reads my post. She has put up with me for over 10 years and I love this little woman more than words can say. So, its safe to say we are life partners. I'm so glad she loves me through it all. We have had more fun in the two times we have been out together (with me as Chelsea) than we have in the last 5 years.

I had so much fun being a girl tonight and It sure helped me take my mind off my problems for a few hours. 

Hugs,
          Chelsea

Chelsea:  all I can say, all I need to say is TWO WORDS.
    Beautiful Ladies
Hugs,
Danielle

[islandgirl]

Chelsea you are always that girl! She is you inside and now outside when you want her to be. Beautiful picture, you two!

[Jayne01]

My girlfriend (Alivia) finally let me take our picture together for the first time. She is not a member of Susan's but she reads my post. She has put up with me for over 10 years and I love this little woman more than words can say. So, its safe to say we are life partners. I'm so glad she loves me through it all. We have had more fun in the two times we have been out together (with me as Chelsea) than we have in the last 5 years.


Hugs,
          Chelsea

You two are beautiful! It is so wonderful you have each other.

I had so much fun being a girl tonight and It sure helped me take my mind off my problems for a few hours. 

The feeling of being yourself is indescribable. Welcome to the beginning of the rest of your life Chelsea! You have an amazing future waiting for you.

It is a pleasure following your thread. Thank you for sharing.

Jayne

[christinej78]

Does anyone here ever go to sleep? Folks stay up all night posting and keeping the wans and lans humming; it's off to lala land for me.

Buenos Noches mis amigas y amigos,
Christine,

[KathyLauren]

Does anyone here ever go to sleep? Folks stay up all night posting and keeping the wans and lans humming; it's off to lala land for me.

Buenos Noches mis amigas y amigos,
Christine,

I hear you.  My time zone is an hour before Eastern Time, so I have a whole evening and night of posts to catch up on when I sign on in the morning!

@Chelsea and Alivia: You two look great together!

[JudiBlueEyes]

I agree Chelsea, you and Alivia make a beautiful couple!

Judi

[Chelsea]

Big Hugs to everyone for the sweet comments.

I've got a very busy day today with my brothers car, packaging parts to ship and then drive almost a hour to Knoxville for my 2nd voice therapy appointment. These things make me nervous and the last time I embarrassed myself to the max. I feel like I'm going to fail miserably at this because I just don't understand it.

Hugs,
        Chelsea

[Chloe_freebird]

Hi Chelsea I'm really late to your post I've been reading it for past week and half.
I'm so glad that you are happy reading about your coming out to your brother brought many
Tears of joy to my eyes I hope that if you do tell your mum that she is ok and doesn't get too stressed
I've only told a few people about my coming out but haven't started hrt yet.
From what you said about your first voice therapy I'm sure you will do amazing

Xxx

Chloe

[JudiBlueEyes]

Don't be nervous!  And do not feel embarrassed.  We've all been there and that's why you are going to the voice therapist.  Of course you don't understand, that's why you're trying to learn something new.  It will make sense soon enough when you become comfortable with your "new" voice.  Do your best!  We're all here rooting for you.

Judi

[Northern Star Girl]

Big Hugs to everyone for the sweet comments.

I've got a very busy day today with my brothers car, packaging parts to ship and then drive almost a hour to Knoxville for my 2nd voice therapy appointment. These things make me nervous and the last time I embarrassed myself to the max. I feel like I'm going to fail miserably at this because I just don't understand it.

Hugs,
        Chelsea

Chelsea:  Hey girl, it does sound like your day is going to be busy.... my favorite thing in my life is to stay busy.
This reminds me of something that I say all the time... "Busy People are Happy People" 
That is so very true in my opinion.

It is great that you are getting to ship some parts, that means you have had some business, that is terrific for sure.

Oh, and I am so happy that you are going back to get more Voice Therapy...  please update us with how your 2nd therapy appointment went....  hopefully you are making good progress.  It is important that your voice changes catch up with your body changes.

Regarding "failure"  .... if a person thinks that they are going to fail, they will usually find a way to do it.

Hey Chelsea,  where is that Chelsea that told me in your previous comment recently yesterday morning??
  and I quote you:  "O and I am a Optimist by the way.  Its very hard to get me down or depressed..."

Please continue to keep us updated as you have been.

Hugs and well wishes,
Danielle

[Chelsea]

Chelsea:  Hey girl, it does sound like your day is going to be busy.... my favorite thing in my life is to stay busy.
This reminds me of something that I say all the time... "Busy People are Happy People" 
That is so very true in my opinion.

It is great that you are getting to ship some parts, that means you have had some business, that is terrific for sure.

Oh, and I am so happy that you are going back to get more Voice Therapy...  please update us with how your 2nd therapy appointment went....  hopefully you are making good progress.  It is important that your voice changes catch up with your body changes.

Regarding "failure"  .... if a person thinks that they are going to fail, they will usually find a way to do it.

Hey Chelsea,  where is that Chelsea that told me in your previous comment recently yesterday morning??
  and I quote you:  "O and I am a Optimist by the way.  Its very hard to get me down or depressed..."

Please continue to keep us updated as you have been.

Hugs and well wishes,
Danielle

Danielle, Perhaps I used a poor choice of words. Sounds like me because I am not a writer like a lot of you.
I really don't think I am going to fail. I am a Optimist and am not down or depressed just a little worried is all.
I do get nervous sometimes thinking about what is at the end of this road for me.

Hugs,
        Chelsea

[Chelsea]

Hi Chelsea I'm really late to your post I've been reading it for past week and half.
I'm so glad that you are happy reading about your coming out to your brother brought many
Tears of joy to my eyes I hope that if you do tell your mum that she is ok and doesn't get too stressed
I've only told a few people about my coming out but haven't started hrt yet.
From what you said about your first voice therapy I'm sure you will do amazing

Xxx

Chloe

Thank you Chloe_freebird and welcome to my little mess of a thread.

Hugs,
         Chelsea

[Chelsea]

Don't be nervous!  And do not feel embarrassed. We've all been there and that's why you are going to the voice therapist.  Of course you don't understand, that's why you're trying to learn something new.  It will make sense soon enough when you become comfortable with your "new" voice.  Do your best!  We're all here rooting for you.

Judi

Hi Judi and thank you for commenting. Please let me know how to not be nervous and embarrassed?? I know the therapist is there to help me but, its still not easy making weird noises in front of someone you have only met once. The embarrassment just happens.
I wish I could turn it off,

Hugs,
        Chelsea

[JudiBlueEyes]

Ha! If it were that easy!  In all honesty you just have to believe in what you're doing and that nothing else matters.  I think there's a song in there somewhere.  Trust in who you are. 

Judi

[Jayne01]

Danielle, Perhaps I used a poor choice of words. Sounds like me because I am not a writer like a lot of you.
I really don't think I am going to fail. I am a Optimist and am not down or depressed just a little worried is all.
I do get nervous sometimes thinking about what is at the end of this road for me.

Hugs,
        Chelsea

It's a long road with an endless possibility of outcomes. You can drive yourself nuts thinking about it too much. Enjoy the journey. There is no end of the road until we take our final breath and leave this world. Where you think the road may lead now? May very well be someplace entirely different in 5, 10 or 20 years time. 20 years ago, did you ever think you would be out with your girlfriend as Chelsea having fun? I know that I never imagined I would be Jayne.

It's natural to be a little anxious when learning something new. As you learn new skills, the nervousness becomes less and less.

Jayne

[Jayne01]

Hi Judi and thank you for commenting. Please let me know how to not be nervous and embarrassed?? I know the therapist is there to help me but, its still not easy making weird noises in front of someone you have only met once. The embarrassment just happens.
I wish I could turn it off,

Hugs,
        Chelsea

The therapist doesn't hear weird noises, they hear exercises that train your voice to achieve s certain goal. They have probably heard all kinds of sounds come out of their clients. And if you happen to make a funny sound, have a laugh about it and move on.

Jayne

[Chloe_freebird]

Just remember to have fun while your there and that the speech therapist had Hurd it all before laugh at the weard sounds and practice makes perfect
Hope to hear how it went
Xxx
Chloe