I was born with a multitude of problems, one being abnormalities to the larynx (as if you couldnt already guess from the topic). I've always had a high pitched voice that's slightly breathy. It's a huge source of discomfort considering I am ftm. Will I always sound like Minnie mouse?
I know that T deepen voices but I'm worried it won't have the same affect for myself and I'm curious to know if anyone else has dealt with something similar. I'm terrified of being a full bearded man with a voice that many mistake for a little girl's..
There have been a few times when I've gone out presenting as male (pre T, just binder and outfit to hide my hips) and I've spoken up only to have people around me do a double take. One guy in particular looked downright affronted like he had just seen me wipe my bottom with a slice of bread and eat it! It was disconcerting to say the least.
This is my first post so if I did anything wrong just let me know. I thought about putting it under voice therapy and surgery, but I want to know more about what I can expect from T alone. Thanks!
@LostboyJJ Dear LostBoyJJ:
Thank you for sharing your thoughts here.... and writing your interesting and detailed posting...
Regarding the issues that you mentioned about your voice, the best advice that I can offer is to see a voice therapist, a gender therapist, and/or your doctor to get professional medical advice about future actions that may be able to help. Also, regarding what you can expect from "T" supplements can be best answered by any FTMs that are reading your thread.
The good news is that because of your posting many of our members are now aware of your arrival here and you can be expecting them to share their thoughts with you relevant to you questions and concerns.
This is the right place for you to be to find out what others have done that may have been in your circumstances.
Be aware that there are a lot of members here that can identify with your situation as you feel free to share it.
Please allow me to warmly WELCOME you to Susan's Place.
You will find this a safe and friendly place to share with others and to read about others similar trials, tribulations, and successes.
It is nice that you had signed up so you can share with others and involve yourself with some give and take with other like-minded members. When frustrated or if you have successes you can share it here if you wish and receive support from others and offer support to others. ....
***It's a very good chance that you might find that you will make some new friends here.
Please come in and continue to be involved at your own pace.
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Please look closely at the LINKS in RED, answers are there to many questions that new members ask.
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Danielle
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@LostboyJJ Oh, and another thing LostBoyJJ:
Just before I let you have your posting back so that other members will know that you are new here and can comment on your posted thoughts.....
... would you please stop by the Introductions Forum (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/board,8.0.html) to tell more members about yourself and your arrival here on the Forums.
You can include some brief information about yourself so other like-minded members will be able to share with you, and you with them.
If you are one of our younger members,
you may want to stop by the Youth Introductions Forum (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/board,544.0.html) to find other young members..
Enjoy your time here on the Forums, I trust that you will find this an enjoyable and informative experience.
Best wishes to you.... and again, Welcome to Susan's Place
Danielle