Topics Started by Paradise Found

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Taking out the "trash"
by Nosferatu in
1. jw
2. friends
what kind of things did you end up throwing in the trash because of being/becoming a jw?
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Do You Think Birds Live in Denial?
by Happythoughts in
1. jw
2. friends
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you heard that song: "i'm like a bird, i only fly away.

i don't know where my heart is, don't know where my soul is.
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If You Value Love, NEVER Become a Jehovah's Witness!
by metatron in
1. jw
2. experiences
i was observing my loyal wife sending out anniversary cards to other witnesses,.

as she has done for many years.

if we were ordinary protestants, we would probably.
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Hi, my introduction.....finally.
by MonkeyPrincess in
1. jw
2. experiences
i have been reading posts for a while, but everytime i try and post my intro, i dont know what to say, so i suppose i will just write what comes to me.

lets see, i was born and raised in the "truth", i have never known anything else my whole life, so this is weird for me to think differently.

i was df'd about 4 years ago when i met my "worldly" husband, i have tried for the past 2 years to be reinstated, but i guess that i have not tried hard enough, according to the elders (who btw have not been very nice or loving toward me).
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How the board has helped.
by Paradise Found in
1. jw
2. friends
as an artist i try to create emotional responses through abstruct paintings.

sometimes an element of pain or hurt i felt is represented on canvas and the pain or hurt is then gone from inside me forever, but remains for ever on the canvas and i hope is felt and understood by the viewer.. i wish i could do the same with the written word so that i could really make myself understood to the reader.

the same was true when i started painting, what i painted was oftern poor but because i was always encouraged by people who never mocked my terrible efforts but concentrated on the positives i developed emotionally as well as an artist.. i think the same is true of many on this forum they have been hurt by the w.t.
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Comments You Will Not Hear at the 8-24-03 WT Study
by blondie in
1. watchtower
2. bible
comments you will not hear at the 8-24-03 wt study

wt article quotes are in

yes in their day 1914, 1925, 1975 were also "now so near" and it is 28 years after 1975.. wait with "holy acts of conduct".
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"We don't make rules!", claims the WTS
by ozziepost in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
out of their own mouths (well, web-site actually): .

jehovah's witnesses avoid making rules and regulations beyond those provided in the scriptures, and they do not follow traditions that contradict bible teachings.

emphasis is placed on personal application of bible principles and the value of a sound, bible-based conscience.matthew 15:9; 2 corinthians 1:24.. just thought you'd like to know!
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SURVIVORS
by Paradise Found in
1. jw
2. friends
the feelings and attitudes of people who have been victims of the org cannot be covered under one umbrella.. because in comparrison to many here my exit from the ogg was painless i hope my posts and comments will not lack compassion or show intolerence to those less fortunate.. personally i see all ex-witnesses as survivors, not victims .because in spite of there suffering they have achived exactly what the org triead to prevent.freedom from the mind control .

of couse for many the terrible emotional scares remain.the price of seperation from family members ect are high to pay.

and it is because of such emotional pain that boards like this should be given credit for the major- role they play in healing those that need healing, educating those that need educating and supporting those that need support.
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My Witness Experience
by Paradise Found in
1. jw
2. experiences
iam grateful for my witness experience.

for the personal development the experience has given me.i belive the experience has made me a better man not a lesser man.. admittadly any positivnes that has come out of the negative is at great cost.

that i have been more angry than sad.that i have been unable to educate and warn those indoctrinated in this lie.
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Food at the proper time.
by Paradise Found in
1. jw
2. friends
my user name is "paradise found" because thats how i feal about finding you guys!!!.

the truth is you (people) on this board would be generally interested in knowing about me as a person.that says a lot.

thats why i log on each and every day.. when i have the time and energy to contribute on a regular basis you can get to know me as i do you.. inbetween time take care and thanks, because iam sure iam only one of many you do not know who know you and appreciate your commitment and regular contributions to this board.. yours (always) paradise found.