I don't hire JW's for anything anymore. I learned the hard way.
I hope it works out for her. I wish I was there, I would rally around her.
Posts by ToesUp
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101HELP needed from folks in UK, esp. in Scotland!
by WTS Archive intl;dr: if you live either in scotland or in other parts of uk and you don't mind traveling, you might be able to help a fellow ex-jw by being present during a courtcase where she alone has to face more than two dozens of jws who have ruined their business.
please contact me directly for details on when and where the court case will be held (i will know these details in few days probably).
ps.
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Yoga pants parade to protest a mans comments on women's wear.
by ToesUp inyoga pants parade.
i guess tight pants tony isn't the only man that needs to get a life!.
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ToesUp
BARRINGTON, R.I. — Women clad in yoga pants plan to parade through a coastal Rhode Island town in protest of a man who said the attire looks tacky and ridiculous.
The women plan to hold a parade Sunday in Barrington to show they can wear whatever they want.
Their outrage is in response to a letter that town resident Alan Sorrentino wrote to the Barrington Times about his dislike of yoga pants. He said women over age 20 shouldn't wear them.
"Yoga pants belong in the yoga studio," he wrote. "What's next? Wearing a "Speedo" to the supermarket? Imagine if men did that. Yuck!"
Sorrentino wrote that it's "bizarre and disturbing" to see the outfits on "mature, adult women," noting that it's "usually paired with a blousy top and a pony tail hairdo." He said it's the worst thing to happen in women's fashion since the miniskirt. He said women should wear a "nice pair of tailored slacks" or jeans instead.
He told women who wear yoga pants that he's struggling with his own physicality as he ages and said, "I don't want to struggle with yours." He didn't return a call for comment Friday.
Women in the town and around Rhode Island have called the comments sexist and are planning to parade down his street.
In a Facebook page to promote the parade , women from as far as Texas and Australia said they'll wear yoga pants on Sunday in a show of solidarity.
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Yoga pants parade to protest a mans comments on women's wear.
by ToesUp inyoga pants parade.
i guess tight pants tony isn't the only man that needs to get a life!.
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ToesUp
I guess tight pants Tony isn't the only man that needs to get a life!
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My Ex Wife Admitted She Doesnt Believe It's The Truth
by pale.emperor inmy ex-wife actually opened up to me today over the phone.
she was quite anxious and, i could sense, i little upset.
for those that dont know my situation im separated from my wife.
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ToesUp
Good news! She is starting to open up to you. Move slow. Keep us posted.
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what are your thoughts on this quote from the elders book?
by aboveusonlysky in'in order to extend mercy, the committee must be convinced that the wrongdoer has a changed heart condition and that he has a zeal to right the wrong and is absolutely determined to avoid it in the future.'.
shepherd the flock page 91. i remember this is one of the first things that concerned me as an elder because it seemed to sound like a person is guilty until proven innocent rather than 'love believes all things', especially given the word 'convinced' appears in bold.. then in a training video one elder said something like 'unless we are convinced of repentance the shepherd the flock book says we must disfellowship'.
that was the begining of the end for me as i thought surely true christians would reason the other way round and show mercy wherever possible.. any thoughts?.
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ToesUp
Just our 2 cents here...
I was raised by an Elder father and if he wanted me to show repentance, the way the org requires (you know, crying, begging and kissing ass), he could coach me in how I should act to "show the right heart condition." lol After all Daddy knows what the "secret Elder book" has to say.
The "regular kid" (no Elder dad) in the KH is on his/her own. No coaching, so they may not have the correct "heart condition."
This repentance crap is just that...CRAP. No holy spirit what so ever. Just holy horse sh*t!
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Disassociation revealed what type of man my father really is.
by Paul Mooney ini began my exit from the jehovah’s witness organization about 5 years.
i was a 4th generation born-in, with all the baggage that comes with having the “spiritual heritage” attached to the group.
i was an elder/bethelite/pioneer/whatever other useless privilege there was, i had no family or friends outside of the organization… my entire life was that org.
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ToesUp
Paul...wow what a story. I really admire how you were strong enough to DA and not live a lie. That took incredible strength on your part.
Your father is a very special man to share his deep down feelings. I know it breaks your heart to not have much contact with your parents now that you are out. He gave you an incredible gift by sharing this with you.
The WT has a great deal to answer for. It is an abusive and hurtful organization that tears lives and families apart.
Hang in there a be glad you made your exit, along with your wife. My spouse and I did the same thing 3 years ago. We are both born ins with Uber dub families. Our families are not in the same town so they don't know we are completely out. We know they are suspicious. I am getting to the same point as you did. It is getting harder to hold back my disgust for this destructive cult.
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We are STRONG, NOT Weak!!!
by Divergent intoday's text:.
thursday, october 20. assist those who are weak.—acts 20:35.. you may know from personal experience that it can take time to recover from a debilitating physical illness.
similarly, a christian who has been weakened by personal difficulties or very trying circumstances may need time to regain spiritual strength.
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ToesUp
Great post Divergent! My spouse and I have never been stronger or happier. What ever happened to having a personal relationship with Jah? They measure strength by the amount of JW tasks you perform.
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Week 16 Since My Disfellowshipping - Update
by pale.emperor inhi guys.
i could really do with you advice regarding my current state since being disfellowshipped 16 weeks ago.. since being given the boot (i did try to fade but it failed) ive been on a rollacoaster of emotions.
lately im getting frequent headaches, tiredness and i have about 3 or 4 thoughts running through my mind at all times.. im passed the sadness phase of discovering it's a cult.
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ToesUp
I don't think your family turning their backs on you ever really goes away. You should always be able to turn to family. It is disturbing because it should NEVER happen. NEVER! I am hoping that soon the child abuse thing hits WT right between the eyes. We are hearing that Kingdom Halls are consolidating, branches are closing, bethelites are getting the boot. This makes us hopeful that this is all going to bite WT hard. Keep your chin up and watch WT squirm. That's what keeps us going. Money makes WT tick and they are running out of it and people are leaving. Rejoice and watch WT suffer for its abuse on good people.
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Major congregational quake in Southern California
by Hecce inthis notice is not official yet and it should be confidential until released thru the proper channels.
a friend of mine told me about a huge elders meeting in southern california.
the subject was the relocation and dissolution of some congregations; it seems that this is the result of some project that has been going on for some time and is going to be implemented right now.. please let me know if this is happening all over the country?.
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A lot of the "consolidations" in Ohio? Interesting!
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An old Kingdom hall now a church?
by HereIgo inhave any of you heard of anything like this.
i remember an ex jw from ohio taking video of a former kingdom hall that is now a church.
apparently the society sold it to the church.
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ToesUp
Oh yes...our old KH was sold to a church a few years ago. It was a "head scratching" moment for us.
Yes...hypocrisy at its best!
Can't enter a church for a funeral or wedding, but it's okay to turn a dedicated to Jehovah building over to Christendom? A witness can not do any work on a building owned by Christendom but its ok for WT to sell to Christendom? WTF?