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  Im ready to leave

  by SpunkedTeen in

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  i just found this website and im so glad because for the first time in a long time i dont feel alone...i am a born in and in the last two years have been struggling because i thought that i was the problem and i was the reason for not feeling any love from and for the other pubs .i want to leave the org but have no idea how to tell my mother(who is a faithful jw).

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  SpunkedTeen

  You are NOT alone. I felt the same way when I first left. When you read some of the posts on here it makes you realize that it's NOT you. Others have been treated as bad as you have. The love from the JW's is conditional (you do the JW tasks and we will love you). You have to do what is best for you.

  My mate and I are both born ins and have been fading for the past 3 years.

  How do you think your Mom would handle the news? Do you still live at home and financially rely on her? You name sounds like you are young.

  Keep reading, learning and most importantly thinking.
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  If I'm ever found

  by Watchtower-Free in

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  ToesUp

  That's funny. Love it!!!
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  Governing Body Obesity

  by Calebs Airplane in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  not sure if this subject has been covered recently but i thought i'd make this observation anyway.... i remember when the word "gluttony" was a frequently mentioned sin in public talks, in the wt publications, in convention talks, etc.. in fact, in the 80's and 90's it wasn't unusual to hear the words "gluttony" and "disfellowship" mentioned in the same sentence.

  i haven't been to a meeting in over 5 years, so i'm not sure if they still harp on the subject of gluttony or other excesses.

  but i can't help but notice how much heavier the gb 2.0 has become compared to previous regimes.

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  Quarterback

  I feel your pain! I love chips and salsa and lots of wine.
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  One year of being free

  by Israel Ricky Gonzales in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  one year ago, this thursday, i went to work as usual.

  i got home, ate dinner, got myself dressed for the meeting, and helped my kids get ready like i usually did.. my son had a talk that evening, his second one.

  many of my family went to support him.

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  ToesUp

  Congrats! Cheers! Enjoy your life....enjoy your children (they grow too fast).

  It will get better each day that you are out! You're free!
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  Governing Body Obesity

  by Calebs Airplane in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  not sure if this subject has been covered recently but i thought i'd make this observation anyway.... i remember when the word "gluttony" was a frequently mentioned sin in public talks, in the wt publications, in convention talks, etc.. in fact, in the 80's and 90's it wasn't unusual to hear the words "gluttony" and "disfellowship" mentioned in the same sentence.

  i haven't been to a meeting in over 5 years, so i'm not sure if they still harp on the subject of gluttony or other excesses.

  but i can't help but notice how much heavier the gb 2.0 has become compared to previous regimes.

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  ToesUp

  I agree with blondie.

  I don't think anyone here is being disrespectful to overweight people. I could stand to loose 30lbs myself.

  I think what most here are trying to convey is that you can't make generalizations towards people.

  i.e. Everyone that wears tight pants is not gay (remember the Beetles?)

  Sisters who wear spandex (or Spanx) as Anthony Morris stated in his Zone talk are not sluts.

  Brothers who are 23 and not yet a MS are not good mates. Really? I have met some of the most wonderful men who are past 23 and not a MS. I am married to one. The best mate EVER!

  I think if the GB, Elders, CO's or even the Rank in file, for that matter, are gonna dish it out you had better be able to take it.

  Just sayin.
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  Update rant almost a year out!

  by Ghiagirl in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  for those who know my story my hubby and i are almost a year out of the organization!

  my due date is right around the corner and still no word from my hubby's family.

  they are hardcore.

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  Ghiagirl

  Congrats on the little new one. Enjoy every second of that sweet baby! Keep him/her away from this destructive cult. If your hubby's family does not want to associate with you, it is THEIR loss. They will miss out on that sweet child.
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  Governing Body Obesity

  by Calebs Airplane in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  not sure if this subject has been covered recently but i thought i'd make this observation anyway.... i remember when the word "gluttony" was a frequently mentioned sin in public talks, in the wt publications, in convention talks, etc.. in fact, in the 80's and 90's it wasn't unusual to hear the words "gluttony" and "disfellowship" mentioned in the same sentence.

  i haven't been to a meeting in over 5 years, so i'm not sure if they still harp on the subject of gluttony or other excesses.

  but i can't help but notice how much heavier the gb 2.0 has become compared to previous regimes.

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  sir82

  Don't you know the camera adds 10lbs? lol
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  Resistance is NOT futile!

  by Bonsai in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  all i want from this life is to be able to wash windows at bethel.. my story.. when i was fresh out of high school and pioneering, i said those exact words to my friends and family.

  all i wanted to do was be at the core of the organization where it was the safest.

  i gleefully told people that i'd gladly spend the rest of my life washing windows, waiting tables, doing laundry or cleaning bathrooms.

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  Bonsai

  Loved your story. So many similarities to some things we have experienced. So glad you and your wife escaped this abusive cult.

  Anthony Morris asked a question during his "Come back to Jehovah" talk @ the RC. He asked the ones if they are happier since they have left the troof. We answered a VERY LOUD.... YES!!!
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  Will the Governing Body decree that Starbucks is forbidden??

  by DATA-DOG in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  it's bad enough that jws waste valuable, life-saving minutes getting coffee, but now this happens.... http://www.starbucks.com/careers/college-plan.

  so many dubs work at starbucks!

  this is a dangerous situation that must be from satan!

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  Data-Dog

  Coming to a assembly symposium near you! The madness must STOP!!!
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  Governing Body Obesity

  by Calebs Airplane in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  not sure if this subject has been covered recently but i thought i'd make this observation anyway.... i remember when the word "gluttony" was a frequently mentioned sin in public talks, in the wt publications, in convention talks, etc.. in fact, in the 80's and 90's it wasn't unusual to hear the words "gluttony" and "disfellowship" mentioned in the same sentence.

  i haven't been to a meeting in over 5 years, so i'm not sure if they still harp on the subject of gluttony or other excesses.

  but i can't help but notice how much heavier the gb 2.0 has become compared to previous regimes.

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  ToesUp

  Pasty white and over weight...were still going to heaven!