A bittersweet year - with some of the best and worst memories of my life.
How was it for you?
by ozziepost 30 Replies latest jw friends
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Cicatrix
Started college.
Reunited with my father and became friends with my awesome step-mom.
Quit attending meetings.
Gained a new son-in-law.
Officially got off the WTS rollercoaster.
Reconnected with my brothers and sisters.
Had the joy of watching my children celebrate holidays for the first time.
Found out that I'm going to be a grandma.
Found this site.
All in all, I'd say it's been one of my best years yet:)
I hope everyone has a happy and peaceful 2003
Love,
Cicatrix
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Shakita
How was it for you? So many ups and downs emotionally it would make anyone schizoid! This past year was a big wakeup call for our family and it left some open wounds that still have to heal.
What doesn't kill us, makes us stronger. Right? Sure hope so.
Mrs. Shakita
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hillbilly
well some good some bad
wife decides to divorce me with no discussion or marriage counciling at all- good or bad? I suppose we will find out. Even though her elders have done nothing on my behalf in the situation ( she's active, I'm not) I guess the good is I have a another greivance against the WT and there screwed up version of "shepeherds".
The elder that I finally contacted about this ( I felt my side should be heard) has told me twice that , in his opinion, she has serious emotional problems (yea sherlock, me and the therapist I spoke with about her said the same thing) but "they cant force her to do anything" he also tells me that he expects her to drift out of the truth as soon as the next year. some ministers to the flock of god eh?
I get my son out of this- good- he wont become a JW on my account now- Bad- he has to deal with the crisis of divorce in his family good- I get to help him not be bitter
work- good- raises and more clout- living the dream
2002 is a damned Milestone year in my life
"Andy Hardy" said that picking up all these Milestones could get a little heavy in to Barymore in one of those old Micky Rooney movies. That line has stuck with me since I saw that movie as a kid. I wonder why?
ALL GOOD- I met a lot of loving and supportive folks here at JWD. God bless each and every one!
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cruzanheart
More good than bad. Not boring. That's all I ask of a year!
Nina
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LB
The year was fine even without a winning lottery ticket, so I'll do the happy dance....
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CoonDawg
It was a BITCH!
Hopefully next year will be a better one.
Coon
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Country Girl
About average, as years go.
One year closer to college graduation.
Son moved out to live with father (good and bad)
Got my "art block" successfully chipped away and am beginning to be happy doing art again. <Unlike alot of JW's my Mother saw my talent and "forced" me into art classes, school. I resented her for it, and it took many years to get back the happiness and joy of doing what I loved.>
No major catastrophes. No deaths, or births, no severe illnesses.. except my own depression.. but I'm used to it!
So.. I guess all in all, a so so year is just about as good as a good year!
Hope all of you have a great 2003! See ya'll next year!
Love
CG
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RevMalk
2002?
Well....It's getting better....
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Sentinel
2002 was a year of great change for me. Most from the inside, out. Most of it very positive. Painful at times, but in a good way. My perceptions were made sharper and clearer. Knowledge is wisdom, and I am growing spiritually day by day. I had my epiphany in January, as the year began. I didn't ask for "it", nor did I "expect it". Since then, I am still learning what it is that I am supposed to do, and how I can find my way. My enlightenment continues to be a source of direction, especially when I find that more and more are on this similar journey and we are all moving toward a conclusion that we shall hopefully live to see. Not a destruction of everything, but a conclusion of this system, and the welcoming of our purpose in the universe.
Then in June, I found this site, which has connected me to people and places, to hearts and homes, to souls. There is a shared trust here, and a nurturing of each other. A common bond which ties us together.
I've learned to take the good from every direction and leave the rest, until I can understand it better. There is no rush. There is, instead, a great peace. I'm careful to continue to be close to good and away from evil. Close to the light of understanding, and away from negative, false teachings. I don't discount any possibility now. If I don't understand or can't comprehend, then I ask for direction and guidance. Answers come to me as I am ready and able to accept them.
I am so very thankful for this whole year, because I'm becoming who I was always meant to be, and it feels so wonderful and satisfying. Despite human imperfection and health issues. Despite sad news and all the things that I cannot control, I still manage to pick myself up and keep moving forward.
I've found true joy. I've finally found true happiness. After living for 55 years, I came to a place of acceptance and was able to let go of the emotional damage done by the WTBTS. Now, despite being "human" I just want to hold tight to all these good things, keeping mentally and physically balanced, and pray that my creators will show me the rest of the way.