Lia Thomas

[Bruce Pickett]

I should comment on topic I guess, seeing as I have confessed to first hand knowledge of the subject.
It's a bit hard.

I had a happy little boy (youngest son) when he was growing up.
He said he started noticing things weren't right when he was about 12. School became such an ordeal for him, he rarely went in the end. The doctors as a whole said it was probably a stage and he'd probably grow out of it.
The teenage years got worse.
You had to tread on eggshells all the time. Big drama over using words like "him", "his" or "he".
I tried to be really patient, but told him things like "If you get so upset over pronouns you will struggle more in life".
As usual I'd say the wrong thing. Good intentions didn't make him happy.
18 comes, and to cut a long story short, he moved inter-state and changed his name.
A new life in the big city , and I believe he's doing ok.

As a parent you can't help feeling confused and sad, especially if your old fashioned like me. RT would get it.
I recall one of his siblings saying if he committed suicide it would all be my fault as sperm chooses the gender.............
Anyway, I suspect he's happier than my other kids.
I will always love..............her.

You're a beautiful father, Eddie. Much better than many out there.

You love your kids unconditionally and have their back no matter what.

If my boys said/did similar, I'm not sure what I'd say. Maybe that I don't agree with their views/choices and the 'science' out there on this issue but that I will always love them and accept them and I'm always here for them no matter what. Not an easy job being a father.

[mightyrooster]

I should comment on topic I guess, seeing as I have confessed to first hand knowledge of the subject.
It's a bit hard.

I had a happy little boy (youngest son) when he was growing up.
He said he started noticing things weren't right when he was about 12. School became such an ordeal for him, he rarely went in the end. The doctors as a whole said it was probably a stage and he'd probably grow out of it.
The teenage years got worse.
You had to tread on eggshells all the time. Big drama over using words like "him", "his" or "he".
I tried to be really patient, but told him things like "If you get so upset over pronouns you will struggle more in life".
As usual I'd say the wrong thing. Good intentions didn't make him happy.
18 comes, and to cut a long story short, he moved inter-state and changed his name.
A new life in the big city , and I believe he's doing ok.

As a parent you can't help feeling confused and sad, especially if your old fashioned like me. RT would get it.
I recall one of his siblings saying if he committed suicide it would all be my fault as sperm chooses the gender.............
Anyway, I suspect he's happier than my other kids.
I will always love..............her.

You’re a great Dad Eddie and a great human being. We all have our struggles so don’t ever apologise for it. Hell at the moment I just want to hide away from the world for a week because Ive just about had enough of drama. With constant delays in renos we’ve been trying to get done since August last year, stress from always being the one having to organise everything at home and then throw in behaviour from ungrateful children, I just want to get some peace and quiet and me time. You’re so right, as parents we love our children unconditionally. It’s not till you’re a parent yourself and look back on life and realise what parents do for you that you realise your selfish behaviour as a teen and young adult, must have been so hard on your parents. But anyway I just really wanted to say hang in there, you’re a great Dad and person. Feel free to come on here any time when you just want to chat or vent and of course share your love of the roosters and music.

[redwhiteblue]

Thanks to everyone for the nice things written here.
I feel a bit overwhelmed.
RWB...........I remember your sage advice, but I relapsed the other night.
I won't apologise.

honestly between you and Andy..It's like herding cats...

Are there any men out there who pay attention to what I say? I feel like this guy..anyone anyone:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhiCFdWeQfA

[redwhiteblue]

I should comment on topic I guess, seeing as I have confessed to first hand knowledge of the subject.
It's a bit hard.

I had a happy little boy (youngest son) when he was growing up.
He said he started noticing things weren't right when he was about 12. School became such an ordeal for him, he rarely went in the end. The doctors as a whole said it was probably a stage and he'd probably grow out of it.
The teenage years got worse.
You had to tread on eggshells all the time. Big drama over using words like "him", "his" or "he".
I tried to be really patient, but told him things like "If you get so upset over pronouns you will struggle more in life".
As usual I'd say the wrong thing. Good intentions didn't make him happy.
18 comes, and to cut a long story short, he moved inter-state and changed his name.
A new life in the big city , and I believe he's doing ok.

As a parent you can't help feeling confused and sad, especially if your old fashioned like me. RT would get it.
I recall one of his siblings saying if he committed suicide it would all be my fault as sperm chooses the gender.............
Anyway, I suspect he's happier than my other kids.
I will always love..............her.

you are the greatest human I am yet to meet..one day I'll come back up home and visit..I know you are not far from where I grew up..

[redwhiteblue]

You’re a great Dad Eddie and a great human being. We all have our struggles so don’t ever apologise for it. Hell at the moment I just want to hide away from the world for a week because Ive just about had enough of drama. With constant delays in renos we’ve been trying to get done since August last year, stress from always being the one having to organise everything at home and then throw in behaviour from ungrateful children, I just want to get some peace and quiet and me time. You’re so right, as parents we love our children unconditionally. It’s not till you’re a parent yourself and look back on life and realise what parents do for you that you realise your selfish behaviour as a teen and young adult, must have been so hard on your parents. But anyway I just really wanted to say hang in there, you’re a great Dad and person. Feel free to come on here any time when you just want to chat or vent and of course share your love of the roosters and music.

We could repost that about you too MR as a wonderful mother. I hope you get spoiled on Mother's Day. It can be a sad day for a lot of us but I hope you have some joy and relaxation.

[mightyrooster]

We could repost that about you too MR as a wonderful mother. I hope you get spoiled on Mother's Day. It can be a sad day for a lot of us but I hope you have some joy and relaxation.

Thanks RWB. Mothers Day is definitely bitter sweet for me. It will be the second one without my Mum, but of course my kids will make it special for me.

[eddie]

If my boys said/did similar, I'm not sure what I'd say. Maybe that I don't agree with their views/choices and the 'science' out there on this issue but that I will always love them and accept them and I'm always here for them no matter what. Not an easy job being a father.

Thankyou.................and that's basically all I did in the end.
I'm sure you're a great father.

[eddie]

Feel free to come on here any time when you just want to chat or vent and of course share your love of the roosters and music.

I dunno, but I feel like perhaps I've vented here too much in the past.
Sharing my experience in this thread is different maybe, I was just being honest.
Anyone whose children have chosen a path in life that they struggle with, should realise that they're not on their pat malone.

[eddie]

..I know you are not far from where I grew up..

Perhaps you assume I'm inland, around the Lockyer Valley area?
I was for a lotta years, but I sold the ranch nearly 2 years ago.
I'm in a small town now, about 3 or 4 hours north of Brissy, closer to the sea.

LOL at "herding cats"...................that's a classic.

[eddie]

Fair dinkum, you are all wonderful.
I should be flattered..............but I don't deserve it.
I am not a great father.

Sure I love the kids unconditionally, spoiled them a bit and was protective. After my childhood I'm kinda protective of all kids. It's amazing watching them grow up, but alas it go's so quick.
The problem with me was I set a bad example.

I drank too much.
Argued with their mother.
There were arrests, time spent in lock-up and mental health wards.
I turned a blind eye to my eldest son's chronic pot smoking, which has come back to haunt him.
I never thought I was harming them as such...........but kids are impressionable.

Haven't even spoken to my oldest daughter in 4 years.
I would love her to ring me.
I'd tell her I forgive her for what she done.........but more importantly tell her I realise where I went wrong and wish I listened to her more.

No, I was not a great father.

I should add that my third child............the one who's relevant to this thread, does still ring me on occasion.

Just to lighten the mood.........only one of my kids supports the Roosters............that gives me a 25% success rate at brain-washing.
Not a pass mark.

[Dr. Voodoo Man]

Fair dinkum, you are all wonderful.
I should be flattered..............but I don't deserve it.
I am not a great father.

Sure I love the kids unconditionally, spoiled them a bit and was protective. After my childhood I'm kinda protective of all kids. It's amazing watching them grow up, but alas it go's so quick.
The problem with me was I set a bad example.

I drank too much.
Argued with their mother.
There were arrests, time spent in lock-up and mental health wards.
I turned a blind eye to my eldest son's chronic pot smoking, which has come back to haunt him.
I never thought I was harming them as such...........but kids are impressionable.

Haven't even spoken to my oldest daughter in 4 years.
I would love her to ring me.
I'd tell her I forgive her for what she done.........but more importantly tell her I realise where I went wrong and wish I listened to her more.

No, I was not a great father.

I should add that my third child............the one who's relevant to this thread, does still ring me on occasion.

Just to lighten the mood.........only one of my kids supports the Roosters............that gives me a 25% success rate at brain-washing.
Not a pass mark.

Giver her a call Eddie. She probably feels the same way.

[Dr. Voodoo Man]

This is all wonderful But do you think one who has not transitioned in such a manner should be able to swim against females and what of those who are in the reversed role of transition Shopuld they have to swim or compete against the men

I think of it this way. I am not bothered by trans people. I am bothered by cheats. Lea Thomas is a cheat. She should have the good sense to not compete. If I was her I would not be pursuing an athletics career as a woman. Lea Thomas is a dirty cheat, has a dick and balls and ****s women.

[rented tracksuit]

Perhaps you assume I'm inland, around the Lockyer Valley area?
I was for a lotta years, but I sold the ranch nearly 2 years ago.
I'm in a small town now, about 3 or 4 hours north of Brissy, closer to the sea.

LOL at "herding cats"...................that's a classic.

Bundy. Nice!

[rented tracksuit]

I think of it this way. I am not bothered by trans people. I am bothered by cheats. Lea Thomas is a cheat. She should have the good sense to not compete. If I was her I would not be pursuing an athletics career as a woman. Lea Thomas is a dirty cheat, has a dick and balls and ****s women.

I’m not sure who it f#%ks are actually women!

[rented tracksuit]

You're a beautiful father, Eddie. Much better than many out there.

You love your kids unconditionally and have their back no matter what.

If my boys said/did similar, I'm not sure what I'd say. Maybe that I don't agree with their views/choices and the 'science' out there on this issue but that I will always love them and accept them and I'm always here for them no matter what. Not an easy job being a father.

Well said!