by DanTheMan 45 Replies latest jw friends
LMAO @ Stacy
In 8 years from now, I hope to be in a happier place than I am now. I will most likely have 2 Masters on my name, hopelfully a job that pays disgustingly well, and maybe somebody to love - who loves me back... *Immediatly starts humming Queen's brilliant song*
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Blue Bubblegum Girl
Thanks for all of your replies. I don't have time to respond right now as I have to work today, but I appreciate your input.
Hey Dan...30 was my turning point (health-wise). I became ill with rhuematoid arthritis. I was married to a regular pioneer, was a MS, was unhappy in our marraige, and stressed out over all the responsibility the elders were dumping on me. That was in 1985. Three years after that I turned 33 and was really struggling with the illness. My life didn't turn for the better until I moved to TN in 1995. I was divorced in 1994, so I wanted a new start far away from Waterbury, Ct and moved south. Tink and I met right away and got married in 1996. She was re-instated from being DF'ed and out for over ten years. The elders in my new cong. tried to steer me away from her, but I went with what was in my heart.
We DA'ed in 1999, and we're both very happy together. leaving the Borg was the best thing that ever happened to both of us. I still struggle with arthritis, but without the BS from the WTS I manage a whole lot better. I turned 48 this past Sept. and am gearing myself for the big 5..0.
I wonder what would have happened if I listened to those elders back then. Probably would be married to another pioneer and be miserable as HELL!!!...LOL
CC
33??? Oh so long ago! But I was married had 5 kids ( One had died in the war from the bombing in England ) Now lived in Quebec,after coming to Canada as a war bride..lived in a wartime house -which cost in rent $28.00 a month.. Now live in Ontario.Oh cant remember anymore !! at 76 I am grey!!!wrinkled,fat,ornery,>>>>> Most of you are still babes!!! no less!!!!! Enjoy your lives you little ones.....It was given you to do just that........Blessings on all the rest of your days....
Wow, it looks like 33 was a momentous age for a lot of us. Me? I was separated and in the process of a divorce from my ex elder soon to be ex husband. Four kids age 6 to 11. Scared to death and clueless. But I must say at 33 and with four kids I had a body to die for. Now the kids are grown, the bod's gone south and I have lost the fear and the clueless, well sometimes I still work on that!!
There are a lot of things I would do differently, some not. All in all an interesting journey. The best thing is at 33 I began my life as a free person. Free from the JW's !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deb
Mouthy, I might never have said it, but you are one of the sweetest persons imho. You speak with such intensity.
Thank you.
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Blue Bubblegum Girl
VIV!!!! You owe me a box of kleenex!!!!Your words were so touching! Thank you ...I hope none of you ever really met me in the flesh!!!! You would all change your minds!!!
33 was a rough year. I was a capable and strong single parent raising two preteens. I skirted a nervous breakdown as I fought through the school/medical/mental health system to find the proper helps for my son. That year I learned to trust my mother's heart above all.
I would say I know myself far better now. I am looser and happier. On the down side, my body requires a far more rigorous maintenance routine. If only I knew how much surplus energy I had back then.
If only I knew how much surplus energy I had back then.
Boy, ain't that the truth?? Getting older is rough, especially when you thought it wasn't going to happen to you. 
33 is a strange year for many people, I think. Not having all the wisdom of an older person, but having many of the responsibilities that come with being an adult, but yet feeling quite young at the same time.
I found myself into my second marriage, this time a very happy one.
