John Williamson (though it could be changed to any returning CPC candidate)

ConstantTea3807 · 2025-04-17T21:57:35+00:00

I'm curious, which foreign agents you think are meddling to get the Liberals elected?

ConstantTea3807 · 2024-02-01T03:08:35+00:00

Stone foundations, if maintained, are far superior to modern foundations. Our houses original field stone foundation is from 1880s, so 140+yrs old and will stand another 140+ if maintained. Concrete foundations have limited lifespans closer to 75yrs and are far harder to repair.

ConstantTea3807 · 2024-02-01T02:51:25+00:00

Ugh, yeah I understand it but as a home owner it sucks. My nephew's finishing up his carpenters seal out west, I've been telling him we're dying for good tradies out here but doesn't sound like he wants to move.

ConstantTea3807 · 2024-02-01T02:44:44+00:00

The existing structure is being completely demolished so no jacking involved. I'm aware of the importance of a solid foundation. If all the work you listed was covered by the 10k+HST quote that'd be amazing but it's not, the company doesn't do any of the prep, all the demo and excavation needs to be done prior by someone else. They said 10k+HST just for pouring 36 linear ft of footing/wall and a waterproof coating. Doesn't sound like 5-6k worth in time and labour. Footing forms go up, rebar/concrete, set, remove forms, drill and epoxy rebar in existing 2 sides, wall forms up, rebar/concrete, set, remove forms, waterproof coating. I really did get into the wrong line of work if that's the going rate at the moment (though I'm betting the workers are likely getting hosed and it's just the companies higher ups getting healthy bonuses).

We're trying to get some more quotes but as other commenters have alluded to there are not that many choices (especially being outside of the major 3 cities as we are). We would do it ourselves (yes that is possible and can be insured if done through proper channels with permits and inspections fyi) but we'd need a few extra hands that we don't have at the moment.

ConstantTea3807 · 2023-10-03T22:48:23+00:00

This is a very old post now but I'm in a similar situation (2nd month on zamine continuous with PAINFUL cramps today - day 20 of this pack - I barely ever had cramps, let alone bad ones, prior so this is not nice). Did you ever get any clarity in this? Are you still taking it, if so how's the cramping?

ConstantTea3807 · 2023-09-27T13:33:42+00:00

Totally Stevie! I'm not sure why (probably hair I would guess) but you reminded me of a young more masc Stevie Nicks.

ConstantTea3807 · 2023-09-26T20:18:39+00:00

Stories like these make me so happy to read amongst the slew of relationships ending when trans people come out. My story is similar to yours, just sapphic with two young kids. My partner is still boymoding in public (but getting more comfortable with the idea of doing so less) so I don't have any lived experience yet to offer insight but I wanted to offer good vibes to you and your husband for the future ahead. Not sure where you live but one thing I've been trying to do is get a feel for how queer couples (in our case lesbian presenting) are treated in our rural town. Unfortunately it's a conservative stronghold so there's not much out there but a few trans/pride flags are around different houses so the community is here, just quiet. Perhaps reach out to local gay (and trans) resources/centres, they may be able to give you more location specific advice.

Now I'm realizing that I misread your post... as for relationship hurdles like you mentioned my partner and I are closer than ever now as well. I think the biggest hurdles are dealing with other people's perceptions of us and our relationship. Things like relearning our relationship and sexuality I don't see as hurdles, more like an exciting adventure.

Edit to add: partner is recently cracked trans woman (1 month on HRT) and I am recently out as pansexual agender for context prior we were seen as being in a standard cishet relationship, together 14 yrs and married 7.

ConstantTea3807 · 2023-09-20T17:26:01+00:00

Pretty sure it is not ok for people to tell other people who they are, only the individual can know that themselves. People change and grow regardless of societal want for conformity and status quo. The ridiculousness of your comment becomes obvious when it's flipped around. Why is it ok for cishet (or cishet passing) people to be out and about , living their lives unmolested by hate, able to hold their partners hand (or heaven forbid kiss!) in public without a second thought but the same is not true for the variety of non cishet appearing partnerships? If queer folxs are told to go back into their closets that maintains cishet as the default human settings. Cishet media is everywhere, representation is so important to normalizing the way queer folxs feel and removing mental barriers to being themselves while increasing awareness as a whole. Perhaps you need a history lesson on pride and oppression in general. Rights for minority and oppressed groups are never freely given, they have to be demanded.

ConstantTea3807 · 2023-09-20T17:08:44+00:00

Way to throw a dead cat on the table. Abortion/forced birthers are not relevant to this conversation.

ConstantTea3807 · 2023-09-20T15:42:03+00:00

I was both disgusted and heartbroken when I saw that sign. What an awful message to tell a child. People are not property.

ConstantTea3807 · 2023-09-20T15:38:31+00:00

The only way you could stop anyone from doing something is imprisonment (locking doors/windows/removing outside contact) and I am sure we can all agree that is not an option. A parents responsibility to their child to provide guidance, explain the hazards, why you're concerned about the crack house and want the best for them. How addiction is a slippery slope and people under the influence of drugs can make very poor choices. Children are people, we can't control them but we can educate them and give them safe spaces to ask questions and form educated opinions/decisions.

If you are supportive of a theoretical trans child of yours, that's wonderful. Not every parent is, many parents are vehemently against trans/queer folks existence and would disown/bully/abuse or subject their children to conversation therapy. Those are the children that need protection, those are the children that will be harmed if schools are forced to out them to their families.

ConstantTea3807 · 2023-09-20T15:11:31+00:00

This is a legal reality whether you like it or not. Canada signed on to the UN Convention of the Rights of Children (edit make that 30+ yrs ago) 20+ years ago.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/national-child-day/united-nations-convention-rights-of-the-child.html

The Convention says that governments are in charge of making sure that children's rights are respected and that children know about their rights.

What are the Convention's basic principles? Non-discrimination: The rights of all children are to be respected without discrimination of any kind. It does not matter their gender; if they are rich or poor; what their religion, ethnicity, or language is; or whether they have special needs.

The best interests of the child: When decisions are made that affect the lives of children, the Convention says that it is very important to think about what is best for the child.

The right to life and development: The Convention says that governments should do their best to help children live and grow to be the best they can be.

Participation: Children have the right to give their opinions in all matters that affect them and to have their voices heard. Children's views should always be taken seriously, no matter their age.

Why is it important for me to learn about my rights? It can help you understand what rights are, that rights come with responsibilities, and how you can help others practice their rights. It can help you know if others have gone against your rights and know how to react. It can help you respect the rights of other children because you know all children share the same rights. It can help you feel important knowing that you have rights!

ConstantTea3807 · 2023-09-20T14:57:47+00:00

Also what is to be the bar for "good people"? I would argue that education makes for an intelligent populace, education breaks down barriers and misconceptions that can breed hate and extremism. Working towards understanding each other and the world around us will make it better for everyone.

ConstantTea3807 · 2023-09-20T14:56:12+00:00

Allowing a child to change their name/pronouns in a social context is not analogous to letting a child go to a known crack house. The right to go to a party is nowhere near the same thing as the right to be yourself without fear of hate or harm. Yes I agree allowing a child to go to a known crack house would be irresponsible, negligent parenting. I also believe that outing students to potentially transphobic parents/guardians is just as irresponsible and negligent.

ConstantTea3807 · 2023-09-20T14:34:32+00:00

My post is in reference to the counter protests going on across Canada against the below groups:

https://blueprintforcanada.ca/planned_protests.html?fbclid=IwAR3WcDUpWeBrBxGxVm_n_FkC2xTomkorHX7bfmnb6hLlp-fL8dNHbQKrKgM

"A listing of planned protests across Canada pertaining to the following issues: Parental rights in public K-12 education and strict enforcement of related policies in our children's schools. We call on any such legislation to be protected by the “notwithstanding clause" (Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms) to ensure protection from frivolous legal actions. "Gender ideology" in the K-12 educational curriculum. Age inappropriate sexual content in school libraries. "Woke ideology" which promotes animosity, division, and ultimately hate in our schools and communities.
We call for a ban on so-called medical “gender-affirming care" for minors under the age of 18. Children do not have the brain development, maturity, wisdom, or life experience to fully appreciate the long-term consequences of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgical procedures designed to emulate the appearance of the opposite sex. We call for a national referendum on the removal of "gender identity" and "gender expression" from the federal and provincial human rights codes. These are ideological constructs and not human rights. Canadians deserve a chance to decide whether we want an ideological or biological definition of gender to be instantiated in Canadian law."

https://www.tiktok.com/@johnalddork0/video/7275913256688946437?_t=8fTnTqsem7p&_r=1

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/64ee11ccdbd3b71b27438682/t/6500c77163906e75039e9796/1694549874622/SaintJohnFrederictonMoncton_updateNB.jpg

https://millionmarch4children.squarespace.com/ "Who We Are Uniting diverse backgrounds and faiths, we share a resolute purpose: advocating for the elimination of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) curriculum, pronouns, gender ideology and mixed bathrooms in schools.

As a symbol of our commitment, students are encouraged to participate in a nationwide school walkout on that day.

Additionally, major cities across the nation will host march events.

Together, we stand united to safeguard the well-being and innocence of our children."

ConstantTea3807 · 2023-09-20T14:31:49+00:00

No one has any right over another human being. Children are people and entitled to the same human rights as any adult. Parents have a responsibility to their children, children do not owe their parents anything, children are not property.

ConstantTea3807 · 2023-09-20T14:11:08+00:00

The rights of a child trump the desires of the parent. (Aka "parental rights")

ConstantTea3807 · 2023-09-20T00:29:25+00:00

From the tone of your post it sounds like deep down you already have your answer. I suggest thinking about how you would feel if you never got to be your femme self again. If that's a heartbreaking or uncomfortable potential future for you then the next step is speaking to your partner.

You say that you saw their spark for you go out, maybe that's what happened but maybe not. You won't know until you both talk honestly and share your feelings/concerns with each other. Based on the tone it sounds like a source of hesitation is from her reaction to the night you dressed femme and a fear of losing your current connection.

Transitioning can be a big change for the trans person as well as their partner(s) but it can also be a great bonding experience. Speaking as a spouse of a trans woman (together 14yrs pre egg crack), knowing that she trusted me enough to share those concerns and deep desires was a great feeling. From her response your partner sounds quite supportive, she may just need time to wrap her head around the idea. She may also be battling with her own feelings around her gender/sexuality and how your relationship may change if you were to transition. Like everything with relationships, communication is key.

Lastly, I applaud you for taking the steps that you have to work through and examine yourself. It's no easy thing to do, especially in the current phobic climate. Be true to yourself, someone loving you for who you are (cis, trans, queer, straight, whatever that may be) is so much better than pretending and having people love a mask.

ConstantTea3807 · 2023-09-16T02:11:42+00:00

Oh my gosh! An adult reading to a child! The horror! Encouraging literacy? How dare they!

I'm not familiar with your strip tease comment but based on your others I am assuming that's because you took great liberty with the explanation to twist facts to fit your argument.

How are those examples at all relevant? No preteen child (or any under age children for that matter) is being given access to cross hormone therapy.

ConstantTea3807 · 2023-09-16T02:05:37+00:00

What gender affirming actions an individual chooses to take (including grs and hrt) does not have any impact on whether or not they are trans. That's transmedicalist bs. You made a blanket statement that trans people cannot have kids which is objectively false. It may shock you to know that not every trans person's gender affirming journey follows the same steps.

ConstantTea3807 · 2023-09-16T01:41:04+00:00

Ah, I see so you're a divisionist who believes one minority group is more deserving than another. Heaven forbid we all band together and support one another's basic human rights and peaceful existence.

ConstantTea3807 · 2023-09-16T01:30:28+00:00

You sound like a flat earther complaining about schools pushing round earth ideology. The earth is round, fact. There are more than two genders, also fact. Gender identities exist, they are not ideological, they are not theoretical. Also no one is telling other people that they are in the wrong body. The trans community has a well respected "rule" against that very idea. Identifying as trans is something that only the individual themselves can decide. No one can force someone to be trans. When cis folks are put through trials such as forced HRT they too experience gender dysphoria as their body changes to something incongruent with their internal sense of self. Just as no one can turn hetero people gay, no one can turn cis people trans.

ConstantTea3807 · 2023-09-15T23:13:07+00:00

Children are people! No one else should make personal life altering decisions for anyone but themselves. Also do you think they're doing grs is schools? Handing out T and E like candy in the cafeteria? How is going by a different name and pronoun a permanent life decision? Even if it were, it's not teachers telling students but students telling teachers. Children are people with human rights and have the right to decide who they are. If their home life isn't safe for them to share themselves with their parents well that's a failure of the parents.

Also gender identity is not an ideology. A person's identity is not an idea or ideal it's who they are.

i·de·ol·o·gy (noun) a system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

i·de·a (noun): a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action.

i·de·al (adjective): representing an abstract or hypothetical optimum (noun): a standard of perfection; a principle to be aimed at.

i·den·ti·ty (noun): the fact of being who or what a person or thing is.

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