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  25 Years After Bethel - Friends Reunited

  by Dogpatch in

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  joy writes:

  in brooklyn the same time you were there.

  i'm no longer a witness.

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  codeblue

  Randy, that was an awesome experience!!!

  Please be sure to thank "Joy" for allowing you to share her life experience as well. Her story may just "help" some newbie or lurker!!!

  For me, it just reinforced why I know the WTBS is a cult.

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  Faith, empathy, pain, and my life after the Watchtower (plus medical info)

  by Dogpatch in

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  a lot is said on this board about religion, mind control, fantasies and debunking things that are scientifically false, etc.

  but one subject i don't remember seeing addressed is that of the positive value of faith and empathy for others, and its effect on "pain.

  " of course, you can have empathy for others without religion, but for those who have "lost their religion," (such as many ex-witnesses) they often question the value of living by the ethics of the christian scriptures.

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  codeblue

  Randy I have really enjoyed this thread that you have posted!!!

  I enjoyed your comments on how you helped with exit-counseling!!! Wow...

  Both myself and my husband are fading. I have read both of Steve Hassan's books.

  I was such a great JW mom, and I want my adult children to understand it is a cult, but at the same time do it in the "right way"...

  any tips from you would be helpful...IF you have time to address this.

  They live thousands of miles away from me and only know of our terrible "welcoming shepherding visit"...they were both stunned and shocked at what happened. I am wracking my brains how to talk about it without "putting up walls"...I will be visiting them soon and I need discreet ammunition!!!

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  I want to thank,,

  by Survivor2004 in

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  i would like to thank william powell,jgnat,rabbit and shera for making me feel welcome my first day here and not jumping to any paranoid conclusions because i have lurked here for a while and had to change my old alias because for some reason it would not log in.lol.

  ( i got some very strange responses my first day here).

  i was also the laugh of the place for a few people here because i accidentally resurrected a very old post (couldnt see the itty bitty tiny numbers of the date)i guess they did not notice (except for one) that i was a newbie and i am getting use to the features here.i guess they forgot what its like to be new.. .

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  I have only been posting for not quite a year. Don't understand what the big "stur up" is all about.

  Before posting I did look up old posts and threads for educational purposes. I never replied to them, but I wouldn't have a problem with someone posting to an old thread, especially if you just sign up or have been gone for a while. Some topics are just interesting!!!

  Codeblue
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  Cucumbers and Watermelons....

  by Undaunted Danny in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  cucumbers and watermelons.

  i just love cukes and melons.

  because they have that earthly smell,like the dirt.

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  codeblue

  Thanks for answering Danny, very interesting!!!
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  Family Vacation ideas needed

  by confusedjw in

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  2. experiences

  hey folks we are planning a family vacation for feb and wondered if you would share your experiences.

  our best vacation was in st. john usvi a few years ago, but can't quite swing that this winter.

  warm weather and good snorkeling are the goals, although the kids are interested in a cruise.

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  codeblue

  I have heard the Cayman Islands are "the place to go for snorkeling".....
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  Cucumbers and Watermelons....

  by Undaunted Danny in

  1. watchtower
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  cucumbers and watermelons.

  i just love cukes and melons.

  because they have that earthly smell,like the dirt.

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  codeblue

  Excellent question KLS

  I too would love to know that answer Danny, if you can say of course!!!
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  Walmart or Target?

  by Stefanie in

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  which do you prefer?.

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  codeblue

  I think Walmart does have cheaper prices....so for some things I will always go there.

  But, Target........well, it has the kewlest home decorating stuff and a much nicer "presentation" than Walmart!!!

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  Lookie lookie

  by shera in

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  who is a jedi.

  germanxjw.

  have many more yrs of happy posting!

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  codeblue

  Congrats Germanxjw

  May the "force" always be with you!!!

  Codeblue
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  Let's welcome Magick!

  by codeblue in

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  i noticed while posting on the thread entitled: "just need a little encouragement"....that magick made her first post!!!

  let's all give her a warm welcome!!!

  thanks for sharing a little bit about you!!!.

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  codeblue

  I noticed while posting on the thread entitled: "Just need a little encouragement"....that Magick made her first post!!!

  Let's all give her a warm welcome!!!

  Welcome

  Thanks for sharing a little bit about you!!!. Hope to hear from you some more!!!

  Hugs,

  Codeblue
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  Free Book: Psychological Self-Help

  by Nosferatu in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  this free online book looks quite interesting, and i have yet to read it.

  here's the link if any of you are also interested in it:.

  http://mentalhelp.net/psyhelp/

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  codeblue

  Hey, thanks for taking the time to post this site.....I have quickly browsed it, it is a KEEPER