Matters of concern with my time spent as part of the jehovah's witness cult

by Holey_Cheeses*King_of_the juice. 13 Replies latest jw friends

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  bull01lay

  Hi HC,

  I wouldn't worry too much about the 'burden' you placed on your sons. Kids are resilient, and no doubt found ways of handling the pressure and making their own entertainment - I know I did!! Yeah, I got a lot of crap at school, and felt like a misfit most of the time, but I also enjoyed the associations at the KH - especially with young couples / singles - they were always much more liberal minded than your own folk, but you could keep your own folk happy by associating with them!!

  A part of me resents my upbringing - missed out on many things, but I'm also thankful for it too, because I feel I have a more 'rounded' attitude than most of my age. I'm sure, on reflection, your own sons would probably say the same.

  You can't ask anything more from a parent, only to bring you up in the best way they know how, and then let you take the reigns on your own life, and respect your decisions - offering support and help when needed. It sounds to me from your posting, that that is exactly what you have done.

  Bull!
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  Holey_Cheeses*King_of_the juice.

  To all who have so kindly replied - bliss (aren't you in W. A.?), Special K, A Pad, Dave, Viv and Bull. And of course Jackie, whose expressions were especially thought provoking. I didn't post this topic looking for sympathy, but I do thank you all so much for your concern. Life must go on.

  Yes, Dave, this is not true to my usual form, but I thought for my one thousandth post that I should attempt something with sincerity.

  Just call me chedi cheeses.
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  franklin J

  your post is very poignant; well spoken and all of us can relate to it.

  The french have a saying, as quoted from PROUST (Swans Way) "Recher che du temps perdu" loosely translated meaning " in search of lost time".

  They are years that cannot be replaced.

  We can, however, alter the here and now. We can change our lifes direction and our goals. We can make a difference in our lives. We can do this at any age. I am a firm believer, from my experience, that if you can think it; you can do it.

  Frank
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  BLISSISIGNORANCE

  Hey holey..............................no, I'm not in WA, the creepy elder that affected my life in a most negative way is from WA. I'm from Canberra. PM me if you like.

  Cheers, Bliss (washing away all the WTS crap)