We are here for you, Heather.   Find one good thing every day.

Therapist:" darkest, lowest i"ve seen you."

A plaintive thought might be a gentle reminder that even in the midst of joy, there can be a quiet sadness or a longing for something more. It's the feeling of melancholy or sorrow that can coexist with other emotions, adding a layer of depth to our experiences.   Elaboration:   Plaintive as a feeling: A plaintive thought evokes a sense of sadness or longing, often without being overly dramatic. It's a quiet, gentle sorrow that can touch upon personal loss, the fleeting nature of time, or a yearning for something unattainable. Plaintive as a reminder: This type of thought can serve as a reminder that life is a complex tapestry of joy and sorrow, happiness and sadness. It acknowledges that even in moments of celebration, there can be a sense of loss or a quiet melancholy. Plaintive as a source of depth: A plaintive thought can add depth and complexity to our emotional landscape. It allows us to experience a broader range of emotions and appreciate the nuances of life. Plaintive as a source of introspection: This type of thought can prompt us to reflect on our own experiences and feelings. It encourages us to explore the deeper meanings behind our emotions and consider the interconnectedness of joy and sorrow.

A plaintive thought might be a gentle reminder that even in the midst of joy, there can be a quiet sadness or a longing for something more. It's the feeling of melancholy or sorrow that can coexist with other emotions, adding a layer of depth to our experiences.   Elaboration:   Plaintive as a feeling: A plaintive thought evokes a sense of sadness or longing, often without being overly dramatic. It's a quiet, gentle sorrow that can touch upon personal loss, the fleeting nature of time, or a yearning for something unattainable. Plaintive as a reminder: This type of thought can serve as a reminder that life is a complex tapestry of joy and sorrow, happiness and sadness. It acknowledges that even in moments of celebration, there can be a sense of loss or a quiet melancholy. Plaintive as a source of depth: A plaintive thought can add depth and complexity to our emotional landscape. It allows us to experience a broader range of emotions and appreciate the nuances of life. Plaintive as a source of introspection: This type of thought can prompt us to reflect on our own experiences and feelings. It encourages us to explore the deeper meanings behind our emotions and consider the interconnectedness of joy and sorrow.

A plaintive thought might be a gentle reminder that even in the midst of joy, there can be a quiet sadness or a longing for something more. It's the feeling of melancholy or sorrow that can coexist with other emotions, adding a layer of depth to our experiences.   Elaboration:   Plaintive as a feeling: A plaintive thought evokes a sense of sadness or longing, often without being overly dramatic. It's a quiet, gentle sorrow that can touch upon personal loss, the fleeting nature of time, or a yearning for something unattainable. Plaintive as a reminder: This type of thought can serve as a reminder that life is a complex tapestry of joy and sorrow, happiness and sadness. It acknowledges that even in moments of celebration, there can be a sense of loss or a quiet melancholy. Plaintive as a source of depth: A plaintive thought can add depth and complexity to our emotional landscape. It allows us to experience a broader range of emotions and appreciate the nuances of life. Plaintive as a source of introspection: This type of thought can prompt us to reflect on our own experiences and feelings. It encourages us to explore the deeper meanings behind our emotions and consider the interconnectedness of joy and sorrow.

A plaintive thought might be a gentle reminder that even in the midst of joy, there can be a quiet sadness or a longing for something more. It's the feeling of melancholy or sorrow that can coexist with other emotions, adding a layer of depth to our experiences.   Elaboration:   Plaintive as a feeling: A plaintive thought evokes a sense of sadness or longing, often without being overly dramatic. It's a quiet, gentle sorrow that can touch upon personal loss, the fleeting nature of time, or a yearning for something unattainable. Plaintive as a reminder: This type of thought can serve as a reminder that life is a complex tapestry of joy and sorrow, happiness and sadness. It acknowledges that even in moments of celebration, there can be a sense of loss or a quiet melancholy. Plaintive as a source of depth: A plaintive thought can add depth and complexity to our emotional landscape. It allows us to experience a broader range of emotions and appreciate the nuances of life. Plaintive as a source of introspection: This type of thought can prompt us to reflect on our own experiences and feelings. It encourages us to explore the deeper meanings behind our emotions and consider the interconnectedness of joy and sorrow.

A plaintive thought might be a gentle reminder that even in the midst of joy, there can be a quiet sadness or a longing for something more. It's the feeling of melancholy or sorrow that can coexist with other emotions, adding a layer of depth to our experiences.   Elaboration:   Plaintive as a feeling: A plaintive thought evokes a sense of sadness or longing, often without being overly dramatic. It's a quiet, gentle sorrow that can touch upon personal loss, the fleeting nature of time, or a yearning for something unattainable. Plaintive as a reminder: This type of thought can serve as a reminder that life is a complex tapestry of joy and sorrow, happiness and sadness. It acknowledges that even in moments of celebration, there can be a sense of loss or a quiet melancholy. Plaintive as a source of depth: A plaintive thought can add depth and complexity to our emotional landscape. It allows us to experience a broader range of emotions and appreciate the nuances of life. Plaintive as a source of introspection: This type of thought can prompt us to reflect on our own experiences and feelings. It encourages us to explore the deeper meanings behind our emotions and consider the interconnectedness of joy and sorrow.

A plaintive thought might be a gentle reminder that even in the midst of joy, there can be a quiet sadness or a longing for something more. It's the feeling of melancholy or sorrow that can coexist with other emotions, adding a layer of depth to our experiences.   Elaboration:   Plaintive as a feeling: A plaintive thought evokes a sense of sadness or longing, often without being overly dramatic. It's a quiet, gentle sorrow that can touch upon personal loss, the fleeting nature of time, or a yearning for something unattainable. Plaintive as a reminder: This type of thought can serve as a reminder that life is a complex tapestry of joy and sorrow, happiness and sadness. It acknowledges that even in moments of celebration, there can be a sense of loss or a quiet melancholy. Plaintive as a source of depth: A plaintive thought can add depth and complexity to our emotional landscape. It allows us to experience a broader range of emotions and appreciate the nuances of life. Plaintive as a source of introspection: This type of thought can prompt us to reflect on our own experiences and feelings. It encourages us to explore the deeper meanings behind our emotions and consider the interconnectedness of joy and sorrow.

Oh, and now you know which main stream is persistently battling and lobbying for our rights.  I’m not suggesting others don’t because I know that wouldn’t be true, but it’s from our top leadership down and stated in our beliefs, We are ALL Gods children regardless.

Good morning   quick answer if possible, the Presbyterian church is the name of the Church of Scotland here.  Our Scots ancestors voted aye or nay for everything but to organize better the body of the church is broken down   Members elect Deacons who see to the welfare of the members, and Elder who determine the spiritual direction, guide the committees and work with the minister.  Right now I head the worship committee we ensure that we have liturgists to read the old testament and prayers and people to serve communion.  In PCUSA it can be women or men, race, gender ethnicity .. are not withheld, hence me.  But in different Presbyterian sects Women are not allowed and I would be stopped at the door.  To my knowledge the Presbyterians (Church of Scotland) is the only body of Christians governed in the manor.  No Bishops or pastors rule. If we decide to do something the Teaching Elder (minister/pastor) disagrees with or he breaks the rules in our book of order he can ask to be released or he can be asked to leave.  Baring that they can stay for life.   complicated yes but not when you’ve grown up I. The church.

Two words always stuck with me at Russian Ballet School Legat, you were not permitted to say I cannot do that and no. we all had to have our heads facing the same way staring at a point on the wall, we all had to life our legs to the same height if we failed the whole class got extra work, it was hard going.

Another hot day and a long walk ahead, ive packed plenty of water and layered cotton which i can add or remove along the journey. its an 11 mile walk so no doubt some interesting sites to see. Hope your day is bright and beautiful. I have also been asked if i would like to be a volunteer for https://translucent.org.uk which i have provisionally accepted. plenty to keep me busy with quiet a few groups on my list.

Pretty reasonable.  You move (or stay) where you're comfortable.  Lots of folks doing it these days...my area has had a noticeable influx of former Californians since 2020. 

Dang.  That's very...complicated?  I'm guessing other major denominations are similar?  Let me ask... as a "ruling elder" is that related to spiritual affairs (like teaching) or just temporal affairs like money and organization?  Or a mixture?  Are there rules about who is eligible for a responsibility like yours?  Since ministers don't vote, is it because they considered employees of the church?   In my community, there are two different elected groups.  There are the Elders - only married men are eligible, and only those who have just one wife.  They handle spiritual affairs, and the head of the group is our Apostle (the minister, if you will).  Then there is the Council, and they handle temporal affairs such as finance, outreach, maintenance, security, etc.  Any adult is eligible for election to the Council, and my husband was on the Council for several years as chief of security.  Of course, we don't belong to a broader denomination, so I guess that makes our organization more informal

I am waiting to hear more about our Pride observations this year.  I am keeping a skeptical eye on other June centered events as well to see what kind of trouble will be in our public announcement systems in the coming weeks. I am sure that political elements will NOT let an opportunity to stir the cauldron pass by.  Good for the British organizations though.

Not terribly surprised with this.  I know the people at Williams well enough to accept this report as is.

https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/uk-pride-marches-suspend-political-parties-trans-rights-rcna206527     Carolyn Marie

https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications/transgender-moving-desire/     Carolyn Marie

Whoops, I left out this bit. What does this sinister innuendo mean exactly? I take it to be an endorsement of the attitude taken by the UK’s NHS in choosing Hilary Cass to author the Cass Review, precisely *because* she had no experience whatsoever treating trans people or direct involvement with the trans community. In what other field of medicine would this be seen as valid? To exclude specialists in cancer from chairing a review into cancer treatments on the grounds that they might be biased, for eg? Does that ever happen?! Yet for some reason physicians involved in trans care are automatically viewed as potentially suspect. Again, not fair or balanced.