Posts by 2escaped lifers

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What was the first computer you ever owned?

by Nosferatu in

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what was the first computer you ever owned?

for me it was the trs-80 model 1. i bought it for $10 at a second hand store when i was 10 years old.

took me forever to find info on the thing, an manual, and a patchcord to hook up a cassette deck.

2escaped lifers

Dedicated Pong game console, bought at Radio Shack.

Texas Instruments TI-99 4A with 16k of memory

Tandy TRS-80 - with casette tape drive

Wow, those were the days...

Brandon

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Your JW / ex-JW Experiences Needed - PLEASE!

by 2escaped lifers in

for a new book project..... my wife and i are putting together a book project that will describe in detail the actual practical effects of wtbts beliefs and doctrines on the daily lives of average jw's.

there are currently books out there that describe the operation of the organization at the top levels (e.g.

crisis of conscience), books that take issue with jw doctrine and/or false predictions, and books about cults in general that mention jw's among other cultish organizations.

2escaped lifers

bttt

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Your JW / ex-JW Experiences Needed - PLEASE!

by 2escaped lifers in

for a new book project..... my wife and i are putting together a book project that will describe in detail the actual practical effects of wtbts beliefs and doctrines on the daily lives of average jw's.

there are currently books out there that describe the operation of the organization at the top levels (e.g.

crisis of conscience), books that take issue with jw doctrine and/or false predictions, and books about cults in general that mention jw's among other cultish organizations.

2escaped lifers

I posted my experience on this forum a while back, but the way I view the experience is different now in a lot of ways.

I look forward to reading your experience. I am also interested in learning more about how you view it differently now, and why.

Regards,

Brandon

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I had to DF my brother a few days ago!

by cyberguy in

i had to df my brother a few days ago!

i just wanted to visit him and my family late december.

anyway, he said, "we don?t want you here!

2escaped lifers

So sorry about the situation with your brother. They are so indoctrinated with the shunning thing, though. We are currently "walking the tightrope" with our family as well. We have tried not to discuss our problems with the org., as you mentioned, but we have had a few pretty heated arguments. They were very painful, as I know yours with your brother was.

We know that at some point, sooner or later, THE argument will come, where they will feel obligated to break off association with us. And their refusal to listen to any of our points is so frustrating, we sometimes feel like DF'ing them too.

I know we can't take your pain away, just know that we are hurting with you, and that it will get better, and easier. Don't despair, we're here for you!

Warmest regards,

Brandon

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Your JW / ex-JW Experiences Needed - PLEASE!

by 2escaped lifers in

for a new book project..... my wife and i are putting together a book project that will describe in detail the actual practical effects of wtbts beliefs and doctrines on the daily lives of average jw's.

there are currently books out there that describe the operation of the organization at the top levels (e.g.

crisis of conscience), books that take issue with jw doctrine and/or false predictions, and books about cults in general that mention jw's among other cultish organizations.

2escaped lifers

bttt, uh, again.

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Your JW / ex-JW Experiences Needed - PLEASE!

by 2escaped lifers in

for a new book project..... my wife and i are putting together a book project that will describe in detail the actual practical effects of wtbts beliefs and doctrines on the daily lives of average jw's.

there are currently books out there that describe the operation of the organization at the top levels (e.g.

crisis of conscience), books that take issue with jw doctrine and/or false predictions, and books about cults in general that mention jw's among other cultish organizations.

2escaped lifers

I'm sorry, I didn't know.

Thank you for the link!

Best regards,

Brandon

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Your JW / ex-JW Experiences Needed - PLEASE!

by 2escaped lifers in

for a new book project..... my wife and i are putting together a book project that will describe in detail the actual practical effects of wtbts beliefs and doctrines on the daily lives of average jw's.

there are currently books out there that describe the operation of the organization at the top levels (e.g.

crisis of conscience), books that take issue with jw doctrine and/or false predictions, and books about cults in general that mention jw's among other cultish organizations.

2escaped lifers

Thank you! I'll check it out.

Do you mind if I go through you to get her permission to use/quote portions of it?

Thanks,

Brandon

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Your JW / ex-JW Experiences Needed - PLEASE!

by 2escaped lifers in

for a new book project..... my wife and i are putting together a book project that will describe in detail the actual practical effects of wtbts beliefs and doctrines on the daily lives of average jw's.

there are currently books out there that describe the operation of the organization at the top levels (e.g.

crisis of conscience), books that take issue with jw doctrine and/or false predictions, and books about cults in general that mention jw's among other cultish organizations.

2escaped lifers

One that will bring up the readers sympathies and kind heartedness, rather than anger. There is enough anger.

Good point! The whole focus will be on understanding, because it's not necessarily their (the JW's) fault, but the subtle mind control. We all fell victim to it ourselves, so there is no reason to engender anger in the reader against the remaining JW members.

Thanks for your thoughts.

Brandon

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Your JW / ex-JW Experiences Needed - PLEASE!

by 2escaped lifers in

for a new book project..... my wife and i are putting together a book project that will describe in detail the actual practical effects of wtbts beliefs and doctrines on the daily lives of average jw's.

there are currently books out there that describe the operation of the organization at the top levels (e.g.

crisis of conscience), books that take issue with jw doctrine and/or false predictions, and books about cults in general that mention jw's among other cultish organizations.

2escaped lifers

Greetings,

put off by my post? Why? While I may be a "newbie" to the discussion board, I am definitely no newbie to the issues discussed here, having been a Witness for more than 30 years. Please explain why you are put off, I don't understand.

Sincerely confused,

Brandon

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Your JW / ex-JW Experiences Needed - PLEASE!

by 2escaped lifers in

for a new book project..... my wife and i are putting together a book project that will describe in detail the actual practical effects of wtbts beliefs and doctrines on the daily lives of average jw's.

there are currently books out there that describe the operation of the organization at the top levels (e.g.

crisis of conscience), books that take issue with jw doctrine and/or false predictions, and books about cults in general that mention jw's among other cultish organizations.

2escaped lifers

Based on what I've heard that others who've written JW "expose's", I think "profit" is the wrong word.

Seriously, if there is an equitable way to share the proceeds, I'd be glad to. The point of putting the book together is not the money, I have a day job as a Project Manager for a General Contractor.

Also, the experiences will not be the bulk of the book. They will be the "proof", so to speak, with elements from the experiences, and quotes therefrom, laced throughout the text of the book to show that the issues we've so often discussed here on the board are pandemic in the organization, not just one author's experience.

So, what's your story?

Brandon