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by oompa 34 Replies latest jw friends

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  Leolaia

  Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-dee-do
  I have another puzzle for you
  Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-da-dee
  If you are wise, you'll listen to me

  What do you get from a glut of JWD?
  A pain in your eyes and an IQ of three
  Why don't you try simply reading a book?
  Or can you just not bear to look?

  You'll get no...you'll get no...you'll get no banner ads

  Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-dee-da
  If you're not obsessive, you will go far
  You will live in happiness too
  Like the Oompa Loompa doom-pa-dee-do

  j/k ;) Congratties!!!
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  Clam

  Congratulations Oompa. You're a valued member of the hallowed community.

  
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  BFD

  Oompa, what a great post. JWD has been a life-line for me. I am glad you are here and even if I don't always agree with what gets posted here there is so much that I do agree with.

  As sweetstuff said, it is good to find people who can really understand some of the things that we experienced as JWs and can offer advice as only those who have been there can.

  Thanks,

  BFD
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  ex-nj-jw

  oompa,

  We love you too, even if you have a hump back and a wandering eye

  nj
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  Dorktacular

  That was a great post. Anyway, it's hard to put into words what it's like to be done with the JWs.... What's the old phrase.. "You can never go home again..."? You can't really long for the joys of your past, because if you were a JW, there probably weren't many especially if you were raised a JW. So, the common consensus is to just focus on the present and enjoy your life going forward. Except you can't, because everything you do now triggers your memories of your past because the JW cult had such control over every aspect of life. You can't help but think about it. Like I said in one of my very first posts on JWD that asking someone to "just get over" being a JW is like asking a rape victim to "just get over" being raped. It's not that easy. There is a long recovery process ahead. I know, because I'm going through it, too. I waited almost 10 years before I started talking, and I only started talking on JWD! 10 years is a long time to wait just to talk. I can't even really talk to my wife about this crap because she is not, nor was she ever a JW. She doesn't really understand what it means. To a person who has experienced starvation, the phrase "I'm hungry" has a much different meaning than it does to the rest of us. So it is with a JW trying to explain his experiences to somebody who hasn't experienced it. It's like trying to explain color to a blind person.

  So, Oompa, talk all that you need to! I always enjoy your posts. It's so good to talk with other people that know what I'm talking about once in a while.
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  JK666

  Jedi Oompa,

  CONGRATULATIONS!

  Love ya bro!

  Now just shut the hell up about sweetstuff's avatar.

  JK
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  sweetstuff

  Sweetstuff, could you PLEASE change your avatar!!!!....oompa

  Hey, I can't help it if you can't keep control of your one good eye!
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  TooBad TooSad

  Oompa,

  You are my hero. Your posts are great.

  TBTS
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  The Oracle

  Well well well....

  Well Done Oompa. Nice post.

  You know the way I feel about you! You are doing great, and your posts are always enjoyable to read.

  Peace bro,

  The Oracle
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  jgnat

  Leolaia, you crack me up!

  When I click on Active topics three times in a row, compulsively waiting for something 'new' to happen, I know it is time to step away. I think of it as the "entertain me" syndrome. Great life comes from living it, not from watching it.

  Even so, you all are a great group of people. I am kinder and more broad-minded from knowing you all. I now despise shunning of any kind, and I remember to celebrate those holidays! I've learned that even these simple things cannot be taken for granted.