Name Things That Used To Get You Upset And Now Don't

by minimus 25 Replies latest jw friends

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  Mulan

  It used to really make me mad when people would leave at the break between meetings. I was probably jealous. But, it really tweaked me.

  I used to babysit regularly for a sister who was an RN. She invariably would schedule dentist appointments for meeting days, and they were never at the meeting those nights, understandably. She had her work schedule so she didn't have to miss meetings but she missed most of them anyway. Her boys turned out well though. One is at Bethel, and the other is an elder. Grrr. It isn't supposed to work that way.
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  TheSilence

  i used to get upset and have to leave the room every time there was a special news report that interupted regular programming on tv because i was certain they were going to announce the signs of armagedon. ah, to be free of fear.

  jackie
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  RAYZORBLADE

  Being called a Jehovah's Witness. Even though I was one, I felt alot of shame and embarrasment. Even post-JW, I was ashamed to even admit I had been one, but over time that dissapated.

  Now, I am not ashamed to admit that I had been one. The responses are mixed, but overall inquisitive. People on the 'outside' (worldly) want to know the scoop. I'm not afraid to tell them either. Warn them, I must and shall continue to do.
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  Englishman

  JH,

  It's Manchester United's stadium. It holds 68,000, all seated. Simon supports their deadliest rivals, Manchester City.

  Englishman.
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  minimus

  I stll cringe when i hear how "THE SLAVE" tells us that we must do this or that. Ask anyone what the "slave" is, and I guarantee you they won't give the official Watchtower answer. "Isn't it wonderful that the Slave gave us our spiritual food today?" Or ,"What is the SLAVE trying to tell us in this Watchtower today?"..............the slave doesn't even exist!!!!
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  acsot

  Being called a Jehovah's Witness. Even though I was one, I felt alot of shame and embarrasment.

  Razorblade: My feelings exactly, then I'd feel ashamed for being ashamed - you know how that spiral goes!

  I'd also get peeved when sneezing, wheezing, coughing, flu-infected dubs would stumble their way into the Kingdom Hall and contaminate everyone in sight, then pat themselves on the back for being "faithful". I told one dub that he was being inconsiderate and unloving - not faithful. He was shocked speechless, rather a rare occurrence for this particular "brother".
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  Elsewhere

  Being called a Jehovah's Witness. Even though I was one, I felt alot of shame and embarrasment. Even post-JW, I was ashamed to even admit I had been one, but over time that dissapated.

  This was very true for me too. I remember toward the end someone asked me what religion I was and I was so terribly embarrassed; I looked down and mumbled, "Jehovah's Witness". Just saying it felt so wrong.

  What else bugged me?

  Not being able to talk to someone without having to worry about what others thought. There were those who were considered "weak" and "bad association" in the congregations.

  Not being able to date without everyone judging and offering their little "comments". I look back now and regret not having been able to date some girls I liked.

  Not being able to have friends at school.

  So many sad memories and regrets. If I could go back I would treat some people far more kindly that I did... I was mean because I was afraid of what the "brothers" would do if they found that I was associating with such "bad association".
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  minimus

  What about celebrating birthdays or holidays? Or feeling guilty that you didn't want or have a "pioneer" car? Or feeling that you had to pioneer or at least pioneer for a day? Or being upset because a brother got a privelege that you deserved?
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  Elsewhere

  It used to really bug me the way they called work a "privelege".

  They would say "Don't you want the privelege to do this or that?" The whole time I was thinking that I *might* consider doing it if they offered to pay me.
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  sunstarr

  It used to infuriate me when people would make fun of JW's and their beliefs. Now I among those making fun. Good times!