Posts by Insomniac

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Pulmonary embolism

by Insomniac in

i just found out through the grapevine that my brother had a pulmonary embolism (blood clot went into his lung and almost killed him) a couple of weeks ago.

he's ok now, and the doc has him on blood thinners, which he'll need for the rest of his life, to keep it from happening again.

it's pretty amazing that he survived, as these things are usually only diagnosed during autopsies, it's not too often people survive them.

Thanks, CG. I talked to him right after I talked to you the other night. I'm actually glad in a way I didn't hear about it until after it was over, as I would have prolly died from worry. Hey- now you can really say I'm a genetic mutant! ;)

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Board Demographics

by snowbird in

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maybe this thread has already been started before.

please forgive me if it has, but i would like to know how many on board are active witnesses, inactive, da/df''d, or never been witnesses.. i am inactive since 2005, black female, separated, head of household, etc.. rsvp.

snowbird.

Insomniac

I'm an Irish/French/Indian woman, unmarried but sharing a house with my fella. No kids, never will be. I was raised in da troof from 10, baptized against my will at 12, faded/was inactive for years and left for good at 33. Not sure my status in the cong; I stopped attending permanently about 4 years ago, but never da'd myself. I think they might have disfellowshipped me in absentia, as no one will speak to me.

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Pulmonary embolism

by Insomniac in

i just found out through the grapevine that my brother had a pulmonary embolism (blood clot went into his lung and almost killed him) a couple of weeks ago.

he's ok now, and the doc has him on blood thinners, which he'll need for the rest of his life, to keep it from happening again.

it's pretty amazing that he survived, as these things are usually only diagnosed during autopsies, it's not too often people survive them.

Insomniac

Hi, all. I just found out through the grapevine that my brother had a pulmonary embolism (blood clot went into his lung and almost killed him) a couple of weeks ago. He's ok now, and the doc has him on blood thinners, which he'll need for the rest of his life, to keep it from happening again. It's pretty amazing that he survived, as these things are usually only diagnosed during autopsies, it's not too often people survive them. Unfortunately, his was caused by a genetic mutation that I have a 50% chance of carrying as well. So, now I need to get tested and start taking blood thinners if I've got it. Does anybody here know anything about this condition, or have any experience with the medication Warfarin? Any info would be much appreciated.

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Recommend a car

by Simon in

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i hate cars.

they just cost money and eventually rust away.. however, given that it's pretty difficult to do anything without one in north america and that we now need another because angharad got a job (yay), does anyone have any good suggestions?.

things i want:.

Insomniac

I was a confirmed Volvo-phile, but when I traded in my last one, I got a Toyota Tercel. It's 10 yrs old and I've never had a bit of trouble with it. It's economical to drive, surprisingly roomy inside, and handles quite nicely. I live in a snowy place, and it does well in messy weather. From what I hear, you'll hear much the same about any of Toyota's products.

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Are Interracial RelationshipsA Taboo Subject?

by The wanderer in

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are interracial relationshipsa taboo subject?the exposure to individuals of other racial backgrounds was helpful in my past .

jehovahs witness life to see past racial prejudice.

i am grateful for the exposure.

Insomniac

My good friend is mixed-race (white, black, and hispanic) and looks like a voluptuous Rosario Dawson. She's married to a white guy. They've got the three most gorgeous kids I've ever seen, and they love each other fiercely. According to her, she really doesn't notice any hostility directed toward her or her hubby, but her 14 year old son has started getting some rudeness at school. Hopefully, this will pass as he gets older, especially if he decides to move to a bigger town (we live in an overwhelmingly white area.)

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JW's and Domestic Violence

by Mum in

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it has been a long time since i left the jw organization.

it seems that families may be more fractured now than back then (1979).. recently i was reviewing some materials about domestic violence.

some of the traits of the abuser are traits also exhibited by the watchtower authorities -- specifically, never admitting a mistake, blaming the victim for her/his own abuse, limiting the victim's association with others, particularly family members or supportive resources.. it follows that jw males in particular are almost programmed to become abusive.

Insomniac

I agree, JW culture seems to breed violence. I had the crap beaten out of me as a kid, and the elders told me it was my fault. I'm still trying to figure how a thirteen year old child getting punched in the face (broken nose, cracked cheekbone) while trying to defend herself against the sexual advances of her stepfather could be considered "her fault." A few years later, my friends from the hall started getting married...then showing up with weird bruises. It seems like a high percentage of them got abused in various ways by their husbands, and they generally stayed with the guys. Remember, Jehovah apparently hates divorce worse than he hates domestic abuse.

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Can You See Yourself With Someone Nearly 20 Years Your Junior?

by The wanderer in

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can you see yourself with someone nearly 20 years your junior?i happen to work with a young woman who is 19 years my junior.

she is 21 and i am 40 years old.

recently, she let me know how .

Insomniac

Wanderer, I have dated mostly older gentlemen, some of them my dad's age, one old enough to be my granddad. I just enjoy an older man's company more; they have better stories to tell. My partner is older than me, and on a good day, I still get mistaken for his daughter. He's got a great sense of humor, and also thinks it's pretty cool to have a younger woman attracted to him. So, we always have a good laugh about it. Other gentlemen I've dated have not been so at ease about the age difference; as soon as I realized a man was uncomfortable or embarrassed to be seen with me, I ended the relationship. See, the problem wasn't the age difference, it was the man's inability to deal with it; try as they might, some guys just can't get past it. If this age thing makes you so uncomfortable, please make it clear to this lady how you feel, sooner rather than later. You both deserve to be in a relationship that you can feel good about. Having said that, I worry that you might be selling yourself short. If she's so wonderful, why must other people's opinions matter so much to you? what if she were two years younger than you, and got mistaken for your sister? Would it matter? More important, should it matter?

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How much of a man are you? Problems with rats, I just can't do it

by needproof in

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last summer, i noticed a rat living underneath my shed in the back garden.

i tried my hardest to convince my female counterpart that we had a rat living with us, but as usual was met with a wall of silence.

so time passed and i didn't see rodney the rat again, so i just figured that he had gone away some place else.

Insomniac

Having compassion for another creature's suffering doesn't make one any less manly, in my opinion. We have had problems with gophers and mice at our house. We opted not to use poison, because of the suffering involved, also because sometimes the sick animal crawls inside the walls of the house to die there. This causes an ungodly stench which is impossible to locate or remove; think of it as the animal's final act of revenge. We tried the "havaheart" traps that just trap the beasties so you can relocate them, but gophers are too smart to get caught. We've finally settled on: "snap" type traps that quickly break the neck (no suffering,) and a large, vengeful tabby cat whose mere presence is a strong deterrent. Best of luck to you.

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GIVE BLOOD!

by funkyderek in

a poster on another board i frequent has started a pledge to donate blood as a statement against the jws' abhorrent doctrine that has led to the deaths of so many innocent people.

if you are willing to declare your opposition to this doctrine by donating blood please add your name to the pledge here: http://www.pledgebank.com/againstjwdogma

Insomniac

OK,I'll admit the thing holding me back is this: I tend to get dizzy and pass out a lot lately. I'm afraid that I won't be able to drive myself home after giving blood. So, now I'm trying to eat better, up my iron intake, etc., so I'll be well enough to give blood. It seems like the right thing to do.

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USA - Don't Pump Gas on May 15th.

by onlycurious in

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on may 15th 2007, all internet users are to not go to a gas station in protest of high gas prices.

gas is now over $3.00 a gallon in most places.

there are 73,000,000+ american members currently on the internet network, and the average car takes about 30 to 50 dollars to fill up.

Insomniac

The best way to impact the oil companies, as I see it, is to reduce our gas consumption every day of the year, not just on 5/15. Where I live, we have to drive an hour just to go to the mall or a decent restaurant. My buddy and I have started carpooling with each other whenever possible, and already we've seen a big difference in how much we spend at the gas station.