hey all,.
ok...i know for a fact that you have all probably heard this before but i am new here so i don't really know all the topics that have been discussed.
so, at the risk of repeating past topics.....here i go.... i am 16 years old and have a boyfriend who is a jw.
Welcome babygirl
I was raised a "jw".....and it is a different life than you can ever imagine. It is taboo for him to date you. You will only become acceptable if you study and get "baptized" forever stay a JW.
Please listen to Jgnat's responses.........she has walked in your shoes!!!
Take care and please do your research!!!
hugs,
Codeblue
hi, gang!
alot of you were a huge support to me 4 months ago, when i was unfairly fired from my job with the board of education, so i wanted to update you all with good news.. first of all, i've received my hearing date with the state labor board for the 5th of october.
and second, i've got an interview with a company only 5 minutes from my home for a customer service position for a liturgical publishing company!
Terri:
How exciting!!! I hope you get the job!!!
I am rooting for ya....
Hugs,
Codeblue
i just got word that protesters have been allowed on the "cow palace" convention center property (near san francisco) with a valid permit.
see the link below for a the happy jw news release on this convention.
http://www.sanmateocountytimes.com/stories/0,1413,87~11268~2309259,00.html
The Cow Palace is the most disgusting, depressive places I have ever been to for a D.Convention. The people that attended acted the same way!!!
" the overseer made it quite plain..
"if i can't say i have been advised not to serve in alternate service--why are you actually doing it?
i was there to serve jehovah; consequently i was doing jehovah's will.
(((Terry)))
Thank you so much for sharing your "life experience". It is a "very interesting story". You have certainly went thru a lot in your life!!! I have learned a lot by reading your experience.
I was raised in the "truth" and learned in the last few years that so called "worldly" people are kinder and come to your aid much more willingly with NO strings attached!
I noticed you are a portrait artist. Do you have a website where we can view your work?
You also have quite a "natural writing ability"...have you ever published anything???
Thanks again for taking the time to write about your life. I do believe your experience will give others courage and strength to know there is a real life beyond the WTBS.
Hugs,
Codeblue
thought i would formally introduce myself.
my name is melbatoast and im an alcoholic.... oops...wrong board :).
but seriously, i really like this board, so glad i found it.
Welcome Melba
That was quite a personal experience you just shared! Thank you!!!
I sat there reading your post wondering how you have kept it together these last eight years? You have certainly been thru a lot of pain.
I hope you find this board to be of help to you!
Many hugs,
Codeblue
do you think we will ever see the day the wt does this?.
forgive us our trespasses.
joseph tkach.
The WTBS will never publish any kind of letter like that. They are too haughty to express sincere apologies for their errors.
the wt would make everything easy for themselves if they made everything a conscience issue -i know i have stated this before but it is so true.
they would save any lawsuits, they would stop losing people, the brothers would be happier , no dfings, no judicials, less burden on the elders, brothers training their consciences - i just can not see a downside
ditto Robdar
i've been a bit lax in posting, life got really busy over the last while.
i've had my own business that's been gaining contracts, but not quickly enough for mortgage payments and cat food.
hehe so i took a 5 month temp job to supplement.
Double congrats!!!
How exciting!!!! Be sure to tell Mr. Pookiehead congrats too!!!
hi all posters!!
this is my first post on the forum so i just would like to drop a hi and introduce myself!
i'm an xjw doing the fade (like so many are doing nowadays).
Welcome
I love your name and your avatar........it made me smile today!!!
"serena was brought up, and still actively pravtices as a jehovah's witness.
she is even known to go door to door every so often.. .
"'it is something that all witnesses participate in,' she explains.
Welcome Ron
