Posts by MissFit

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Behind Closed Doors

by dubstepped in

behind closed doors my dad, an elder, was so emotionally abusive that as a child i once got out of bed to get a knife from the kitchen so i could stop the abuse once and for all.

i cried, and didn't go through with it.. behind closed doors, my next door neighbors, the family that "brought us into the truth" was yelling and screaming constantly.

he hit her once while we kids played out back.

MissFit

Blondie:Great post.

Dubstepped: Very thought provoking OP.

Behind closed doors: i can relate. Family studies with a belt at the table to "refocus and redirect" . Sitting in fear at the meetings because 1 slip up would result in hours of "discipline " at home. Innocent or well meaning remarks from the "friends" that even hinted at us not being exemplary would result in hours of emotional and physical abuse. It took alot of work to be a perfect Elder's family.

Behind closed door the Elder molested his preteen foster daughters and schooled them in the fine art of lying for him then beat them later for lying to him.

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Your Jehovah’s Witness Is Showing

by David_Jay in

since i just signed up and posted a few times without doing this yet, here is my story..

i think that i became a jehovahs witness because of my immaturity.

i had some quirky personality traits, and i joined finding that i fit in because, as i said to myself: these people get me.

MissFit

I found this older OP and it really got me to thinking. I thought others that missed it might enjoy it and add to the discussion.

Thank you David.

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What is the worst type of work or job you have ever had to do?

by stuckinarut2 in

jw
friends

we all need to earn a living.... so just curious, what is the worst type of work or job you have ever had to do?.

MissFit

Baker: Lol: thanks that made my day. Talk about humpday!

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I Just Heard a Birthday Song...

by Saename in

so i'm sitting in public area, reading the end of faith (it's pretty clear sam harris is making a case against faith and not some generalized version of islam, so i don't get all those misplaced objections...), and i just heard a group of people sing a birthday song.. i was surprised.

but not because someone was singing a birthday song.

i was surprised because of my reaction.. i wish i could say my reaction was normal, but it wasn't.

MissFit

My reaction to crosses. I still cant get myself to have anything cross like around. I'm not sure if i would wear one if it were gifted to me.

Standing for the National Anthem still seems wrong.

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Share, Please: Pictures of Your Garden

by compound complex in

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friends

paradise regained, at home:.

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MissFit

Thanks. I work at a beautiful place with natural landscaping. I will try to post some pictures.

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Share, Please: Pictures of Your Garden

by compound complex in

jw
friends

paradise regained, at home:.

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MissFit

Great pictures. I hope to see more now that it is summer. I don't really have a garden so i'll enjoy yours.

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Lost and Sad, Then He Found Me...

by Sorry in

well, i got myself in a dilemma.

i'm currently 18, being baptised for a year.

i had my doubts, but due to a variety of reasons (getting subtle flack for not baptised, not having a support system even if i wanted to leave).

MissFit

Welcome Lovemeforever. We would love to meet you and learn more about you. Please start your own topic with that title so we can greet and welcome you ! I'm looking forward to your story.

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What is the worst type of work or job you have ever had to do?

by stuckinarut2 in

jw
friends

we all need to earn a living.... so just curious, what is the worst type of work or job you have ever had to do?.

MissFit

I worked at KFC as an assistant manager. When a cook didnt show up i had to step in and cook. We had to prep the raw chicken before marinating it. That consisted of breaking the thigh bones and pulling off the tail. Raw chicken juice spashing everywhere .

Elbows deep in flour breading the chicken, OIL splashing, pulling up the chicken basket from the deep fryer was hard because i was short. The basket would swing and catch me on the inside of my arms when i would try to attach it to the hook so it could drain.

And the clean up-

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What is the most bizarre counsel you received as a JW, from a JW?

by Funchback in

there were many addressed to me.

for example, i once had a sister tell me i was gambling because i liked playing skill crane (the machine where you have to try to pick up prizes like stuffed animals) at the arcade.

i then fired back a her: "you saw the r-rated movie 'backdraft.

MissFit

I really enjoyed this thread. Since we have some newbies , i hope we get more responses.

Remember the smurfs- not allowed because they were demonistic.

My JW friend told me not to get anything with imitation crab because it was made with blood products.

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What is your happy or comforting memory from your childhood?

by MissFit in

when i think of my childhood i tend to organize my memories based on the houses i lived in.

the house i remember the most was the house on the hill when i was 6. i can still picture it in my mind.

it had a big porch with a porch swing.

MissFit

Milli: that was lovely- your own paradise.

Outlaw :Im glad you had something to fall back on. A small slice of comfort.

I cant think of many happy memories in my Fosters house. Just the feelings of fear and unworthiness, of pain and guilt, of being un lovable and never good enough.

Then i would go back to the house on the hill in my mind and picture the porch swing and hear the silly songs. I would see the hardwood floors my mom would cover with soapy water while we slide on towels across it. I think the memory of my mom was more comfort than the real thing.

The foster house was filled with echos of pain and tears it's kitchen filled with forced labor and threats of punishment for shoddy work.

Thank you for sharing some of your happy moments or places.

If you have sad ones you can share them too.