Posts by ToesUp

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Mental Illness

by Tallon in

over many years i have been pondering how mental illness has impacted upon jw's due to the effects of indoctrination.

in my case; when i was 21 i had a breakdown and was hospitalised for 6 weeks.

i was diagnosed with anxiety tension state disorder.

ToesUp

Almost all of our JW family is on some form of meds for depression and anxiety. Some wash it down will alcohol. Sad. We see a pattern.

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Toxic Person?

by stuckinarut2 in

i read a fantastic quote that applies to the way the society treats those who choose to leave...:.

"when a toxic person can no longer control you, they will try and control how others see you".

just wanted to share....

ToesUp

I love that quote Stuck. Thank you

This is exactly what is happening to my spouse and I right now by a wonderful family member.

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We are becoming champions of grief. We lost twin B.

by Darkknight757 in

last week we had a reassurance ultrasound with our ob.

she was just supposed to check heartbeats on the two little ones and they were going strong!

but because she had extra time and she can be quite anal about her work (which is a good thing) she decided to take some measurements.

ToesUp

Oh no Darkknight, we are SO sorry. You both have been through so much! We are thinking of you both. Hugs to you and your wife.

Love,

Mr. & Mrs. Toes

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April 19, 2017 BOE Re: Kingdom Ministry School for the 2018 Service Year

by wifibandit in

april 19, 2017 to all bodies of elders and ministerial servants re: kingdom ministry school for the 2018 service year.

ToesUp

I think they are really going to need all 5 days to cover what they need. The game is changing and people are "brazen". WT need to let the boys know how to handle these "brazen ones."

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You Can Encourage An Inactive Christian!

by Yesu Kristo Bwana Wangu in

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/jw-meeting-workbook/april-2017-mwb/meeting-schedule-apr10-16/encourage-inactive-christian/.

this is part of the clam meeting this week.. how contradictory is it?.

first, they instruct people to avoid inactive ones and to shun them and to treat them the same as da'd or df'd ones, .

ToesUp

"They started running the race for life but have slowed down for various reasons, some of which are addressed in the brochure "

Various reasons? I find this funny! The various reason is the hypocrisy, abuse and cruelty to it's members. There's your various reasons, not mentioned in the WT brochure. There are other "various reasons" but the list is too long.

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Only Jehovah's people

by rebel8 in

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friends

today i went to a large talk.. there was no arguing or swearing, just kindness and respect.. it was orderly and calm.. trash was put in the proper place.

people were even picking up litter that wasn't even theirs.. the speakers were passionate and inspiring.. the entire event was orchestrated by volunteers.. it was march for science, not a dub ass-embly.

so much for "only jehoopla's people" behaving like this at large events..

ToesUp

Two posts by toes up. What can I say...we've been married too long and think so much alike. Mr. toes wrote the last post while I wrote the previous post. We are laughing!

Mrs. Toes

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Only Jehovah's people

by rebel8 in

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friends

today i went to a large talk.. there was no arguing or swearing, just kindness and respect.. it was orderly and calm.. trash was put in the proper place.

people were even picking up litter that wasn't even theirs.. the speakers were passionate and inspiring.. the entire event was orchestrated by volunteers.. it was march for science, not a dub ass-embly.

so much for "only jehoopla's people" behaving like this at large events..

ToesUp

Rebel. I experienced a similar thing. Last week I took my daughter and school friends to a "rock" concert. This was held in the same arena we used to go for our dub convention. Over 14,000 people of all ages, everyone was happy and having a great time. No pushing or shoving, everyone waited patiently to go get thru the lines for entry. Now at one dub assembly I was an attendant, when the doors opened in the morning? I watched in amazement as JWs pushed and started to run to get the best seats. Yes, you are correct...only Jehovah's people.🤔

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Only Jehovah's people

by rebel8 in

jw
friends

today i went to a large talk.. there was no arguing or swearing, just kindness and respect.. it was orderly and calm.. trash was put in the proper place.

people were even picking up litter that wasn't even theirs.. the speakers were passionate and inspiring.. the entire event was orchestrated by volunteers.. it was march for science, not a dub ass-embly.

so much for "only jehoopla's people" behaving like this at large events..

ToesUp

My husband took our teenager and 2 of her friends to a "worldly" concert. Yes...her friends were "worldly" too. Oh my...tsk tsk. He came home and said there was no sex or drugs. Also, no "please be seated" or "quiet" signs being carried around by some snot nosed kids. The concession stands and bars were open and people were orderly and well behaved. How could that be? Only Jah's people can be orderly and well behaved. So they say!

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Next weeks Watchtower. ' Who is leading God's people today'

by UnshackleTheChains in

next weeks watchtower.

'who is leading god's people today' is quite incredible.

i am so looking forward to blondie's comments on this one.

ToesUp

Who is leading God's people today?

I don't know but I am sure Watchtower will let us know. Thank you WT.

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where was jehovahs hand in the matter?

by nowwhat? in

so jah can build a broadcasting studio in record time, provide a cool summer so the new bibles can be printed on time without the presses overheating, but cant deliver his people in russia?!.

if jehovah is going to allow it what good are millions of letters and prayers then?

ToesUp

Jah must have been on a smoke break! lol