Posts by Gretchen956

how can you dis-associate anyway, you never thought you were baptised as a watchtower society member, you thought your dedication was to god, so why formally disassociate from something you did not formally join?

Gretchen956

Why do anything at all? The only power those men have is the power you give them. I did not DF or DA, and I'll be damned if I'll have my baptism annulled either. They can do anything they want, it doesn't concern me. As I have said before and I will say again and again, they are just a bunch of silly old men in bad suits playing god. And not doing a very good job of it, either.

Sherry

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Letting go...a letter to my brother

by Brigid in

dear friends and fellow sojourners,.

as i posted sometime back, i have been grappling with my last fear from the wtbts--that is, saying good-bye to my mother and brother who are still in the organization by revealing that not only have i left but am now what they consider an apostate.

it has come to me, that i must do this to be finally free of the last vestiges of "hold" that the organization still has on me.

Gretchen956

You're looking pretty spiffy in that tux Uncle

Sherry

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The end

by cosmic in

i'm morbidly curious.

how many of us really want to wake up tomorrow and read a headline, see a "breaking story" on cnn, that we know, without equivocation, means that the "end of this system of things" has started?

Gretchen956

It isn't going to happen, why play that what if game? You'll soon find this is just one more thing they lied to you about.

Sherry

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DATING 101: Dating Interacially and my opposite: Will it Work Out?

by stillAwitness in

so me and the guy i've been dating finally became offical since last night and its the first time in almost a year since i have been in a relationship.

and for once, i think i may have a winner.

but he is white...and 32...and plays the african drums..and teaches some weird dance in a school for kids having to do with cuban tribal dances..or something or other.

Gretchen956

My apologies, with the name you have chosen, I thought you were serious when you talked about waiting.

Sherry

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Letting go...a letter to my brother

by Brigid in

dear friends and fellow sojourners,.

as i posted sometime back, i have been grappling with my last fear from the wtbts--that is, saying good-bye to my mother and brother who are still in the organization by revealing that not only have i left but am now what they consider an apostate.

it has come to me, that i must do this to be finally free of the last vestiges of "hold" that the organization still has on me.

Gretchen956

((((((Brigid))))))))) I totally "get" where you are coming from. Freedom to me (also) is being open, honest and truthful, authentic to myself. It doesn't change your love for your family, what they choose to do after that letter is not yours, but theirs. That was a very loving, beautifully written letter. Yes it is sad that they have to receive it, sadder still that there is such a religion forces it. I know you do this after a lot of soul searching, I support you and if you ever need to talk during the difficult times you know where to find me.

Blessings!

Sherry

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I Really Needed This Today! (fluff alert)

by Gretchen956 in

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friends

my best friend sent me this, it really perked me up.

i know some will find it hokey or whatever, doesn't matter.

hit home with me and i thought i would share.. http://thegoodnessoflife.com/ .

Gretchen956

We only had one Ren Faire near me (that I know of) and this year they decided not to have it. Wish I knew of another one close.

Sherry

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DATING 101: Dating Interacially and my opposite: Will it Work Out?

by stillAwitness in

so me and the guy i've been dating finally became offical since last night and its the first time in almost a year since i have been in a relationship.

and for once, i think i may have a winner.

but he is white...and 32...and plays the african drums..and teaches some weird dance in a school for kids having to do with cuban tribal dances..or something or other.

Gretchen956

Stilla, you think its weird that problems could come up with this in the year 2006, just imagine being me and being partnered with a woman that I deeply love. See where that prejudice pops up. Still amazes me.

It will work wonders for your relationship. You will know peace like never before

Do you know this for a fact? Are you speaking from experience? This is actually a pipe dream, there is no data to support it, and is, most of all just opinion. In fact, even though its only PART of being a couple, the sexual compatibility is very important. Not everyone buys into that whole sex is sin business.

And all I can finish off with is, just be safe and enjoy!!

Sherry

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ORANGEFATCAT HAS A BRAIN TUMOR

by orangefatcat in

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friends

yes, it is so, that i have a brain tumor and i will be going to the hospital in about two hours.

i will ask my son richard to keep all of you posted.

i have all of you in my heart.

Gretchen956

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