I am so glad that Simon made this board possible!!!
It has been a great source of healing for me....Nice to know I am not alone in my thinking.
Welcome to the board....(btw) (If I never welcomed you before!!!) Codeblue
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I am so grateful for this board
by lonelysheep inthanks, simon!
this is the first msg board i came across during my doubting period.. there are a lot of valuable people here.
even though i've yet to share conversation with them face-to-face (except a few), they are important to me.. .
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I am so grateful for this board
by lonelysheep inthanks, simon!
this is the first msg board i came across during my doubting period.. there are a lot of valuable people here.
even though i've yet to share conversation with them face-to-face (except a few), they are important to me.. .
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DAMSELFLY******** IT IS YOUR SPECIAL DAY *************
by horrible life inhave a wonderful birthday
damselfly
post 1570 of 1570. since 28-jun-05.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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Just a "thank you" for JWD forum female posters....
by Frannie Banannie ini posted on another thread a bit ago and it reminded me of how kind and warm and supportive so many jwd womenz have been.
sometimes we don't sieze the opportunities we have to let others know how much we appreciate their caring and support.. i lurv you womenz!!!
yall are appreciated very much!!!.
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There are " alot of kind posters"!!!
I appreciate you all!!!
Codeblue
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Just a "thank you" for JWD forum female posters....
by Frannie Banannie ini posted on another thread a bit ago and it reminded me of how kind and warm and supportive so many jwd womenz have been.
sometimes we don't sieze the opportunities we have to let others know how much we appreciate their caring and support.. i lurv you womenz!!!
yall are appreciated very much!!!.
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(((Bem))) How are you doing???
I am "hanging in there"....
Codeblue
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Welcome: ConfusdNStressed
Thanks for sharing a bit about your life.
I agree: please go to Pharmacy School and achieve your dream!
I was was a JW, and at graduation received 2 scholarships and had to throw them away because I too was told I wouldn't be "spiritual" if I attained my goals.
Now I am in my 40's, fading from the JW's and feel a bitterness about NOT achieving my dream, my true talents are hidden, awaiting to be used. I struggle with depression as a result of it.
We are all born with talents, and when we don't get to use them it stifles our personality and true happiness is never achieved.
Tell your parents that being a Pharmacist is a gift from Jehovah. Jehovah is the one who gives us our gifts and talents personally. Remind them of that point. Many Bethelites have been to college to become Dr.'s, lawyers, dentists....and they are still "spiritual".
If you have to do the fade to achieve going to college, so be it.
At 18, you are never "stuck"....the world for you is just beginning! Now take control of your life and be happy!!!
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Info wanted
by Lady Lee in.
what were the reasons you stayed a jw or remain a jw despite knowing something was wrong?.
what excuses did you give yourself or others for staying?.
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well...indoctrinated from youth, we were told we must put up with imperfections to prove we love Jehovah.
That was drilled into our brains from day one...3 times a week.
Finally, seeing many things that just "didnt' add up" I had a little talk with myself. (35 years later after putting up with things one should NEVER put up with)
Since Jehovah is suppose to be our "father"....and I have been a mother, I know I would NEVER expect my child to always prove they love me.
It would be like me telling my child: "you must keep your hand on the hot stove, just to prove you love me???"
I would NEVER do that to my children and I told myself, Jehovah wouldn't expect me either to tolerate painful, emotional experiences, just to prove I love him. It doesn't make sense at all.
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Just a "thank you" for JWD forum female posters....
by Frannie Banannie ini posted on another thread a bit ago and it reminded me of how kind and warm and supportive so many jwd womenz have been.
sometimes we don't sieze the opportunities we have to let others know how much we appreciate their caring and support.. i lurv you womenz!!!
yall are appreciated very much!!!.
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(((Frannie)))
I think you are a "sweetie".
Sure wished, when I lived in "Texas" we could have met.
many hugs to you,
Codeblue
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Should I ask to be taken out of the school?
by lola28 ini think it is time to get of the tms schedule, i haven't given a talk in over a year and don't want to be on the list any more.
do you think the elders would get on my case if i did this?
is it a wise choice?.
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You could always say to the elder: " Due to unexpected circumstances, I need to be taken off the school. Thank you for your understanding!"
IF they ask you : "what unexpected circumstances?", just say: "I can't talk about it now. Thank you for your concern."
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Apostate lies?
by gringojj inthe jws warn you not to talk to ex-jws.
they claim that they spread lies about them.
in all of my research on the jws, i have found very few instances where ex-jws have told lies about jws.
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I would have to say, it is all about "control with the Jw's.
I was raised one and to be considered "spiritual" I would listen to their counsel...........
Finally I got to a point where I wanted to decide for myself.
For example: "Worldly (non jws) people are not unloving...........bingo
During my divorce as a JW, and working...the most sympathetic were the so called "worldly" people...........why would that be when I needed support?
I soon found out....
I don't call myself an "apostate"..I am NOT a hypocrite...I want "truth"...If that makes me an "apostate" so be it...but I don't think God would justify that term.
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