I got a call this afternoon on my phone from a number I didn't recognize but rather than ignore it like I usually do, I answered it. Being I didn't know who it was my brain instantly turned on the "super macho alpha male" deep voice, which really only comes out in an argument, I don't think I could physically do that voice for more than a minute or two.
Anyway, on the other end of the phone I hear this sheepish "Sara?" Turns out it was my therapist calling to confirm that he'd gotten an email I sent and to let me know that he should have my hormone letter ready for my session this Friday (yay!).
I couldn't decide to laugh or cry when I got off the phone. As soon as I realized it was him I instantly went to the soft voice I usually use when I'm not at work or have to be super male. He's never heard that voice and I hate that he had to hear that side of me. I felt terrible; he kind of sounded like he was afraid he'd bothered me. It was a little funny though how much he seemed to be taken aback.
Yeah though, Friday is the day I get my letter and we pick out an endo for me, I'm so excited I can't stand it. It's been a pretty great day for me other than a "Hey man" I got from some random guy when I was at work, guess it shouldn't bother since I was in guy mode and all, but it bugged me, oh well.
Sorry for such a goofy random post, but I had to share.
~Sara
Congratulations on the letter. :D
Some friends and I were discussing our old voices. they would show off how deep they were and some were pretty deep. "Come On, Janet. Say something". I ether have to be really mad or think hard to get that voice back. But ever time I do the response is the same. "Jesus, Janet That voice sounds like the Devil himself".
It would be no wonder your therapist was concerned, you probably scared the poor dear. Hot line to Hell. >:-) >:-) >:-)
Congrats on getting your letter Sara ;D
Had a similar thing happen... Answered the phone with my Mr. Man voice because I thought it was someone I was having unpleasantries with calling to give me a bad time
It went kinda like this:
"Yeah what!?!"
"Uh, I think I dialed the wrong number"
"Oh, who ya lookin' for?"
"Uh... Virginia?"
"Oh, hold on, her she comes" *Holds phone out aways* "Hey, it's for you"
*Switches to girl voice*
"Hello?"
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Almost forgot... How good does it feel to have someone ask for *you* on the phone?... Priceless
congratulations with the letter, now the HRT can start.
Forget about the telephonevoice, just keep on practice your voice and in a matter of time you even can't talk with a male voice.
But never the less, thanx for sharing your story with us
a big kiss to congrat you
annette
Congratulations on the letter.
I would not worry about the voice. It is hard to comprehend a therapist not understanding. I talk mainly in my female voice, but I switch back many times, especially around family members. I guess laziness sets in and tiredness. What I can say is that I hate listening to myself back with a male voice, freaks me out, but I like my female voice, although I need uber amount of more work on it. I still get a "yippee! Hurray!" feeling and internal excitement, whenever I get ma'amed on the telephone.
Hopefully one day soon, there will be more options than larynx box shaving and vocal cord tightening, which some people here in this forum have had bad experience with. I would love to just talk in a higher pitched voice without having to fake it.