Yep, I saw it. Part of me was laughing, while part of me was cringing. Hard to believe that any of us smart people could be suckered in by that sort of stuff, but we were.
Insomniac
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Did anyone see The Simpson's tonight"
by claytoncapeletti intonights episode of the simpsons was about homer's prophecies for the end of the world.
in classic simpson's style they bash apocalyptic cults and the idea of an upcoming armaggedon.
it was great when they showed homer coming up with his date for the end of the world; it sounded a lot like the watchtower's version.
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Daughters, Do you speak with your mothers voice?
by jeanniebeanz ini hear it when i see the faults in others, and condemn myself for any minor infraction.
it is my mothers voice.. i dont know exactly when she got into my head, but it is clearly her voice and judging that i hear.
she condemns me for the dirty dishes, the skirt that is too short or the blouse that is too low.
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The one thing I truly fear is turning into my mother. I've spent half a lifetime tring to prevent it. If I ever start to hear her "voice" inside my head, I'll take whatever medications are neccessary to make it go away. It should be enough that she calls me and comes by my business almost daily, and that things she says (about me, about herself, very little of it true) keep getting passed around town before finding their way to me. If I had children, I think I'd be even more anxious to distance myself, but thankfully, no buns will be coming out of this oven, ever.
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If you were bullied at school for being a JW kid..
by mtbatoon in..would you thank the bullies now?.
i must admit that the social pressure was a large factor in my exiting.
though it was hell at the time i'd rather that than life as as dub now.
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I had one of those freaky j-dub families. I was sent to school in ankle-length dresses when all the other girls were wearing jeans. I wasn't allowed to have my hair cut. Every damn homework assignment I was given, my mother and her freaky husband would object to, always managing to find something about it that went against our effing cult beliefs. I was made to turn in "alternate" assignments instead, usually in the form of rambling essays on why everybody in the class except me was going to be murdered by God any day now. I wasn't allowed to participate in any extracurricular activities, such as school newspaper.
My grades slipped after we joined the cult. I went from a straight-A student, to barely passing my classes. When one teacher noticed the abrupt change and asked me about it, I told her that my family studied the Bible and related publications for hours on end, and that my parents considered this to be a far superior education than anything I'd learn in school. Also, as a girl, as long as I could write a shopping list, I had all the education I'd ever need. Other teachers started noticing my injuries (broken fingers and toes, my stepfather's favorite form of punishment,) a busted nose, bruises, cuts, burns. Also my extreme dislike of any males (a result of the molestation I was experiencing at home.) When they started asking too many questions, my parents yanked me from school and started "home schooling" me. This consisted of making me work on my stepfather's construction site all day and cleaning and cooking and...whatever...at night. It ended when I ran away at 15. I'm so full of hurt and rage when I think of how much I missed out on while I was used as a punching bag and slave by the people who were supposed to love and protect me.
But I'm rambling once again. Concerning the bullies at school, hell, they didn't matter all that much to me. I knew how to take a punch, and I used to welcome getting into fights, as it was the only outlet I had for my rage. But no, I wouldn't thank the kids that tried to hurt me; I'd like another shot at some of them, actually. I would thank the small percentage of teachers who tried to help me in various ways, however. Thank you, Mr. Padgett, for letting me talk. Thank you, Miss Escano, for trying to give me decent clothes when I was getting teased really badly. Thank you, Ms. Boyd, for introducing me to Isaac Asimov, and I'm sorry my stepfather tried to have you fired for it. Thank you, teacher whose name I can't remember, for calling the authorities on my parents. It helped to know that some people were compassionate and kind.
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Whacked on the nip ...
by talesin inwell, i introduced the kitten to catnip today ... lol!
she is too cute, except when she lands on my back with all four paws, claws out, to get my attention ... ouch!.
it just makes me wonder .. why is it okay to get our pets stoned, and not ourselves?.
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I had a cat who was unnaturally attached to me, and would get all panicked when I would leave for work (he'd been horribly abused his whole life before I liberated him. I believe that's why he clung to me more than would be considered normal.) The vet wanted me to put him on Valium to calm him, but I gave him catnip instead, with the vet's approval. Kitty was very mellow and happy when I left for work, and it was all natural and organic, too!
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WELCOME HOME POLE !!!
by EvilForce inhey pole...welcome back.
how was your trip to boston?
what did you end up doing for fun?
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Pole, you were just down the road from me and I didn't even know it! I'm glad you had a nice time in the US, and especially New England. Boston is an amazing city, if you've got the time to wander about. My honey and I occasionally get down there for the best Chinese food in the world, and to walk around Harvard.
Welcome home!
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How many of you consider yourselves Pagan?
by FreedomFrog ini've started on a path that is very comfortable for me almost a year ago.
and now i'm wanting to see how many believe a similar way.. i looked into wiccan, celtic, eclectic and other forms of pagan.
i think that i've settled down into shamanism since that was the path my grandfather went.
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Proud to be Pagan.
I have lots of Christian and Jewish friends, and I respect them (and those of other faiths) greatly. Nature-based religion is what brings me closer to the Divine, however. It's a bit hard, however, as I'm so used to being part of a congregation, and now I'm conducting my worship in solitary. Still, I feel closer than ever to my Creator now, and find myself offering prayers spontaneously, instead of grudgingly at pre-appointed times; that's the way it ought to be, I think.
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Birthday!
by jeanniebeanz intoday is my husband, rocker-dudes, birthday!.
he is 41 which is quite disturbing for someone with heavy metal coursing through his veins...he was never supposed to pass 21. .
your 'condolences' would be most appreciated... .
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Happy Birthday, Rocker! I hope it was a great day for you, and that the coming year is the best yet.
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About to get df'd(?) need suggestions.
by Insomniac inso, here's the skinny:.
i haven't been to a meeting in over two years.
i haven't been in service since i can't remember when.
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Wow! What a lot of good suggestions!
Mary, your ideas put a big ol'grin on my face. I also like Country Woman's 10% off sale- "stock up on smokes, and learn a bit about the little cult in our midst while you do so". Rutherford would be rolling over in his grave.
Frog, I have absolutely no intention of attending a jc meeting. I just can't see the point of it, unless they'd allow me to video the entire thing so I could make a documentary about the witnesses. I doubt they'd allow it, so I refuse to play their little games on their turf. If they get bothersome, my bf has offered to let me borrow his attorney to write a warning letter to them. All things considered, I believe that if they want to get nasty with me, I do hold the upper hand, in both a legal and a moral sense, therefore I shouldn't be worried about anything except how much I want to spend on the champagne.
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About to get df'd(?) need suggestions.
by Insomniac inso, here's the skinny:.
i haven't been to a meeting in over two years.
i haven't been in service since i can't remember when.
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Lordy. y'all have given me some awesome suggestions! I love the idea of a party, held after hours at my store. That way, I'd have plenty of room for everyone, and even some of my gay/pagan/goth/gambling/smoking clientele could be there, too. JeannieB, I do like the idea of the banner, or maybe some flyers with the same message.
On consideration, I may go ahead and beat them to the punch, by finally disassociating myself. I'm wavering on this, though, because it seems like it's playing by their rules, as though I owe them closure of any kind. I'll think on it.
Grissom- I don't know you, so I'm unsure if you're joking or not! While repenting of one's sins (while resolving to try to do better in the future) is an admirable action, in this case I've done nothing for which to repent. I work hard, I pay my bills, I love my family and friends and try to care for them as best I can. I respect people of all faiths and sexual orientations. Where is the sin there? True, many Christians would consider gambling to be a sin, as well as smoking, and being in love with a person of the same gender. But see, I'm not Christian, nor do I hold myself to the their standards, set by a bunch of men living in the Mid-East 2,000 years ago, who worshipped a god who stood by as his own son was tortured to death. There are many forms of spirituality, and the path I've chosen is one of love and acceptance, not hate and intolerance. But I do thank you for your concern for my spiritual welfare all the same.
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To all our London friends here on JWD ,,Please check in .
by kls injust so we know you are alright and my sorrow to all that live in that country
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Little Toe, Crumpet, and all the rest of you: thank you so very much for letting us know you're safe and well. Although I've never met most of you in person, I do care about my friends here, and I've been worried for your safety. My heart goes out to those who were affected by this attack, and all of Great Britain is in my prayers tonight.