Chelsea's Transition Adventure

[christinej78]

Today

Hi Chelsea,                 01 June 2198

The hood on the Stang looks like an aftermarket glass unit. Is this correct?
Is the stang an 87? What engine is going in it?

Nice work young lady.

Best Always, All my Love,
Christine

[Chelsea]

Thank you everyone. You people are like family to me. [emoji171]

Hugs,
       Chelsea

[Chelsea]

Wow Chelsea I've only had a short break and it's taken me 2 hours reading to catch up.
It sounds like you have an awesome support network around you, and from your pictures you look amazing and must be getting male fail a lot by now.
Your business will pick up, think positive always.

So glad your journey is going so well.

Can't wait for more updates

Sophie

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Thank you Sophie.
I don't get mail fail because I still don't go out into public as Chelsea yet. I might look passable in the pictures but trust me I'm not. One day soon I hope.

Hugs,
       Chelsea

[Chelsea]

Wow that looks flawless!  I love the gloss.  Do you use a booth or did you shoot it in the garage? 
Judi

I painted it right where its sitting in the pictures. I really don't worry too much about dust because I water sand everything I do.

Hi Chelsea,                 01 June 2198

The hood on the Stang looks like an aftermarket glass unit. Is this correct?
Is the stang an 87? What engine is going in it?

Nice work young lady.

Best Always, All my Love,
Christine

This one is Jason's old car and is a 89. Mine is a 87

The hood is a "Double hump cowl hood from Cervinis customs"

The engine is already installed and is a 2015 modified coyote engine from a new Mustang.



Hugs
      Chelsea

[Chelsea]

Month 3 Update

Its 2 more days but I'm gonna go ahead and post, mainly because I'm really busy trying to get myself out of this financial mess I'm in. Plus what's gonna really happen in 2 days lol.

I just looked back through my post and found that my month 2 update is on page 7 and now here we are on page 19 so, I want to apologize for talking too much. I guess I have more going on in my life than I thought.

First thing is even though I have been going through a money battle I am really happy most of the time. But its more than before as my male self. Its like I want to do things now like dance. Really? I never do this. Also I'm all about singing to the steering wheel while driving.

Next is my emotions. I cry at the drop of a dime. Most of the time its happy tears. Last night the mirror got me down and i cried about that lol. Its not really that bad and I'm not worried about it. I told my hair stylist that has cut my hair sense I was 14 that I was transgender yesterday, while crying.  She was fine with it and give me a big hug and told me she loved me and she does not judge anyone.

Body changes
I finally have a little something different to see on the measuring tape. I have lost a full inch in my waist and have gained a full inch in my chest. I double checked this with my girlfriends help. My hips measure the same as before but they definitely look different. Also my thighs are starting to get that little "Jiggle" in my step.
My waist is now 27 inches from last months 28
My chest is now 35 inches from last months 34
My hips are still holding at 36 inches for the moment but look and feel better.

I have gained 4 pounds back of the 14 total I lost. I'm up to 131 pounds. I would like to be 155 properly per portioned of course. That is so difficult. Two weeks to gain 4 pounds. Huuuu....

I can honestly say I no longer smell like a man. The way I smell now is great compared to before.
Last thing is my nails are very healthy and look better than they ever have. Not really sure if that's the HRT or just me taking better care of them now.

I hope I didn't forget anything.

Hugs to all you ladies.  [emoji170]

        Chelsea

[islandgirl]

All sounds great, Chelsea! Just thought of something, and you may already do this and it is taking supplements. My endo had me start with mega vit D, 5000 ui, and calcium, over 2000 ui a day.

Sometimes the little things, like nails, can have a big impact on us. Having fun with hair and nails can be very uplifting. All the Best! Stay positive!

Hugs, Kelly 

[pamelatransuk]

Chelsea

It is so uplifting to read your 3 month update.

I am so happy things are progressing both physically and mentally. You have come so far already!

I know that you happy by your singing and wishing to dance.

I hope you enjoy the weekend and the next month

Hugs

Pamela

[Laurie]

Hi Chelsea,

  Hey girlfriend, come visit me and eat like I do. You will gain weight. Ask Michelle, she claims to have gained 6lbs in a week here. # months and it sounds like them female hormones are kicking in well for you. Hang in there the financial situation will get better. With your painting skill you could moonlight and do a better job than MAACO.

Hugs,
  Laurie

[Chelsea]

Hi Chelsea,

  Hey girlfriend, come visit me and eat like I do. You will gain weight. Ask Michelle, she claims to have gained 6lbs in a week here. # months and it sounds like them female hormones are kicking in well for you. Hang in there the financial situation will get better. With your painting skill you could moonlight and do a better job than MAACO.

Hugs,
  Laurie

Laurie,
    Until we meet you need to give me some of your recipes you have hidden away. I'm doing better with my weight but its still a real struggle.

Hugs,
      Chelsea

[Chelsea]

Well Mom just told me that she can't accept me transitioning and never will. So........
I just lost my 82 year old mother I guess.

[Laurie]

 I am so sorry Chelsea. That is a hard one to take. I hope she will at least remain friendly towards you. I hear love transcends looks. Perhaps it will not be as bad as you think. Give it time and let her get used to the idea. But Hun, in the end you have to do what you feel is right for you?
  Take it from someone that knows the hurt family rejection can cause. It is survivable thought it is hard. As you know I nearly didn't survive it and still have to deal with some of my issues over it but I am doing better.

Hugs,
  Laurie

[Rachel]

I am sorry your Mom does not accept you. I know that must hurt.

You weight gain and measurements are fantastic.

[Northern Star Girl]

Well Mom just told me that she can't accept me transitioning and never will. So........
I just lost my 82 year old mother I guess.

Dear Chelsea:   So very sad to read your above post comment. 
Well, if it is any consolation, you are not alone in this regard.  There are lots of members hear that share your pain over personal relationship things like this.

I think that I have mentioned in my thread some time ago that when I officially announced my transition over three and a half years ago that my family... mom, dad, extended family and my long time best friends at the time basically disowned me and all but stopped talking to me... and it was only until last Christmas that when I called my parents on the phone that my mom, as her nervous and abbreviated conversation ended that she said goodbye Danielle.  That is the very first time that my mom or anyone there called me by my female name. My dad still will not say more than a few words to me and does not even say my name... and my long term best friends still don't answer my calls or my emails.

As  @Laurie  stated in her reply... she has had her own disappointments with family and friend relationships and told you "that is a hard one to take"  "...in the end you have to do what you feel is right for you."
***... and @Laurie , loosing your close relationships and then having your own serious personal issues can not be an easy thing to deal with... kudos to you for having the good attitude that you appear to show on the Forums.

I am sure that for you all of this is indeed very disconcerting and hurtful.... the good news for you is that your brother seems to accept you, so that should be quite comforting to you.
For me it has made me feel quite alone especially since I live so far away now... I am certain that you are having similar feelings.

Hang in there girl.... stay strong and determined.
As always, I will be looking for your continuing reports and updates.

Hugs and hugs...
Danielle

 

[christinej78]

Well Mom just told me that she can't accept me transitioning and never will. So........
I just lost my 82 year old mother I guess.

Dear Chelsea,                       03 June 2018

NO you have not. Your Mother is 82 years old; she is not going to abandon her daughter. She's a good mom and good Mom's never abandon them no matter what.

I believe she is testing you to see if you will give up. Don't do it. You are the mistress of your own destiny.

Work on getting your financial situation stabilized and get your business back on a solid footing. You have been there before so you should be able to do it again. If I thought for an instant you were incapable of doing so, I wouldn't bother posting to your thread. You have a truck load of smarts so don't let a couple of hiccups harm you. Learn from them and move on to success.

Best Always, All My Love,
Christine

PS:

Tell your Mom I send her my love.

Going on a trip tomorrow; see my thread if interested.
Hasta luego mis amiga

[Katie Jade]

Well Mom just told me that she can't accept me transitioning and never will. So........
I just lost my 82 year old mother I guess.

Hi Chelsea,
My heart goes out to you sister, as I think I will be shortly be in a similar position to you.
My Mom is 82 as well, and somewhat frail so my brothers (who both know who I am) are really heavily pressurising me not to talk to my parents (My dad has a lot of depression issues at the moment as well). I do understand, but I could never forgive myself if she passed without knowing she had at least one daughter. Its a difficult decision for me as I don't know if I can ever tell them without causing more issues with their health.
Hopefully your mom with take time to ponder on your news, and eventually realise that you are still her child no matter what.
Don't give up that hope please.
I think you look gorgeous in your avatar and you need to keep going as only by being strong in the face of adversity, both personal and in general life can we support our families and loved ones in helping them to understanding who we really are and have always been. Hang in there girl, we are all rooting for you.
Hugz
Katie

[KathyLauren]

Well Mom just told me that she can't accept me transitioning and never will. So........
I just lost my 82 year old mother I guess.

Awww, so sad to hear this!  I hope she learns to accept you for the beautiful person you are.

(((((HUG)))))

[Rachel]

I was divorced and my daughter said I am dead to her. I was over my ex's and my daughter and I when to the park for a 4 mile hike. My ex and I were to get lunch today but she cancelled on men next time. Relationships change but sometimes there is some contact.

My friends have not contacted me. I did not reach out to them after we meet when I came out. I will leave it at that.

My parents and brother are dead. My brother accepted me from day one. My parents showed me their disapprove from almost 5 on up with respect to being myself.

Sometimes people change. When they do it is usually a new normal and not the old past.

My sister and her family accept me.

[islandgirl]

Both my parents passed long before  I transitioned. I have a very distant relationship with one brother and sister and none with another brother and sister. My social world is also very small. I have three boys, that I ran with during my marathoning stage, who are still close friends and we speak during our early morning walk/coffee times a couple of times a week. I have come to the point where it is up to my siblings whether we have contact. Hopefully, over time, they will come to a greater level of acceptance.  Even closer relationships such as spousal relationships are affected. My SO is still my best friend, but our relationship has become more distant.

I am so sorry that you are going through such a time with your Mom. Change is often difficult for people of an older age.
You have such a bright light burning in you. Please work to protect that flame!

Hugs,
Kelly

[JudiBlueEyes]

I think we all go into this knowing we could lose everyone.  I certainly worried about it and I was fortunate when my family supported me.  My dad is a bit distant but he's older than your mom.   Focus on your successes!  You're beautiful, and you have a loving GF.  Your brother and nephew are standing with you.  Hang tough.  <Hugs>   
Judi

[Chelsea]

Thank you everyone. I just do not know what to say or do.
I love all of you and I appreciate the encouragement.