What childhood.
Mine was pre-empted for 5 meetings a week plus field service...oh, and being molested since the age of 5 by 2 elders.
I am living my childhood now, just catching up.
Posts by alamb
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12Childhood experiences as a JW
by mikepence inwhat was it like growing up as a child, being a jw?
did you fear armageddon with every thunder storm?
agonize over the imminent death of all of your worldly playmates?
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alamb
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I feel so sick, I think I am gonna die............
by butalbee ini feel achy all over, like i've been runned over by a steam roller, my head pounds, like someone just keeps ringing a god damn bell in my ear, i'm shivering, freezing, but i got the heat turned way up, my temp is 102.5 and i think i am gonna die.. i hate being sick.
i know i got the flu.
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alamb
I'm sorry to hear it's going around.
I had it for 3 weeks and spent days in bed I don't even remember.
Go to the Dr. now and get an antibiotic before it gets worse...it will.
And I hate doctors.
Oh, and the chicken soup is wonderful too...if eaten while in a hot bath up to your neck. -
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Suicide yes, I have concidered it.
by Shane inwhy would i want such a thing:.
i am lonely, and i know that most of the women who are jw's are concerned with them selves they want rich men with flashy clothes.. women who want prestige in the congregation saying look i got an elder for a husband see how he is taking the lead in my family in all things and giving talks at the assembles, i show him respect as man only because he has earned it in the fashion of a bride price.. thus the above relates to me to the extent my ex-wife got me to believe in all this negative crap, that i as a man was unworthy of god and my fellow members if i don't size up to all the religious do's and don'ts.. depression oh yeah i am that just like toy's r. us, traumatic brain injury then my a wonderful wife in good standing in the holy witness congregation of twenty-one years, dumps my sorry ass saying gee you have changed too much.
like duh, you have large portion of your brain stabbed and gouged from skull fragments and see if it does not confuse you or contribute to depressing you dear, of course no response she just goes and marries a known child molester of the congregation who then attempts it on my twelve year old daughter.. oh there's is much more so crazy you would think i was making it up, but who gives a flying crap, huh.. ~shane
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alamb
Hey Shane,
You are always such a help whenever anyone else needs it. You have my number! Use it!
We know the truth about the wifey and the new husband and what you are dealing with...and guess what? We stand by you.
We are here.
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What was the JW breaking point 4 U?
by ashitaka inwe have a thread that asks why we became jw's, so i became curious as to why some of us have left.
what was the last straw for you?.
mine was the treatment of my wife.
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alamb
The Last Straw:
After obtaining a Protective Order from my elder husband and going to hall with my children for help yet again, being told to go home a be a good wife. I needed to go in service more and wasn't being a good elder's wife. Oh, and my favorite, "you have to watch what race you marry into, some are violent by nature."Thanks: OZZIEPOST for noticing. Women seem invisible unless something needs cleaning.
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X-JWs in Utah
by SUSCARRA inhi to all x-jws in utah.
it's cold here in ogden, but warm wishes go out to you all from our family.
'let the games begin', i think that's what i told my husband as we walked into my jcm in 2000. we no longer carry the 'torch' for the organization.
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alamb
Put me down for grits, biscuits and gravy and coffee.
Can't wait. What time? What do I bring besides the African and youngun'?Felix A:
Hey, nice to have you aboard!!!
That about doubles apostate numbers in Utah!
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Re: Survey for US people: America is the best?
by fodeja infor every person, there seem to be things they just don't understand.
for me, it's nationalism in more than homeopathic doses.
i wouldn't have expected to meet that much nationalism on an ex-jw board, but then, life holds many surprises.
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alamb
My husband is 8th generation white South African. He has lived in Europe also. He was a merchant marine and travelled around the world many times. He has been here 5 years now and every now and then when we pull up the drive or snuggle in bed, he will say, "I finally feel like I am home. I'm glad to be in America." He has lived in horrendous conditions due to civil climates we cannot understand. I think he has some credibility when it comes to this matter, and I trust it.
I was born and raised here. I can't be a true judge, but it is right for me.
Remember the story of the man at the gates of the city and those entering asked him what sort of city it was? I think that applies as well. It is what you make it.
Oh, and he is the world's best husband.
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X-JWs in Utah
by SUSCARRA inhi to all x-jws in utah.
it's cold here in ogden, but warm wishes go out to you all from our family.
'let the games begin', i think that's what i told my husband as we walked into my jcm in 2000. we no longer carry the 'torch' for the organization.
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alamb
Maybe you had a guilty conscience for talking behind my back or would that be in front of my front?
Boy, the people they let in here. ;o)
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Do they owe us anything?
by sleepy inhow do you feel?
does the society owe us for misleading us or do we just blame ourselves?.
imagine we were sold a pension plan that guaranteed us a certain return.
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alamb
Yes. They owe us for deception. They have not lived up to their part of the contract they made with us i.e. UN involvement, constant changes in blood policies.........
In general, we lived up to our end of the agreement and were betrayed by them. Now they are betraying the general safety of the masses to protect the name they think they have established with the nations.I, personally, am trying to undo the years I spend pioneering by passing out DO NOT CALL sheets and getting signatures. I figure it's the least I can do. I would love to tally the hours I spend helping others see the truth about the truth and mail them to Brooklyn asking for a credit.
But who are we to keep score? They will have to answer to God for acting in his name and they at least owe him. I would hate to try to sleep at night on that one.
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X-JWs in Utah
by SUSCARRA inhi to all x-jws in utah.
it's cold here in ogden, but warm wishes go out to you all from our family.
'let the games begin', i think that's what i told my husband as we walked into my jcm in 2000. we no longer carry the 'torch' for the organization.
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alamb
Hey, no talking about me behind my back!!! We drove to Bear Lake yesterday in a whiteout blizzard but made it back in time to watch the ceremonies. A little too LDS but I loved the Indian Culture being able to take part...it's about time.
Joy2BFree: Hello from the cold. If you are ever this way again, give us a buzz, we're 'few and far between in these parts'.
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Celebrating One Full Year Of Freedom!
by Ranchette ini can't believe it but the first thursday of feb marked one full year of freedom for me and my children.. that thursday was the last meeting i ever attended.. we have never looked back and time has just gotten away from me because we are enjoying new experiences and trying to get used to this new life.
i wonder what i should do to celebrate?.
any suggestions?.
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alamb
CONGRATULATION!
From another Bourbon and Coke fan...can't now though, on the nest.
You have much to be greatful for. It is wonderful your children are no longer carrying the baggage so many of us are desparately trying to dump. They are so resilient.It seems there has been a mass exodus in the past 18 or so months. I have officially been out one year in November. My last meeting was 21 years to the day of my baptism and I truly had no idea I would never return. That week I had a ground shaking conversation with a friend who had been doing the homework, read COC and ISOCF and that was it. It just unravelled.
Here's to a wonderful next year....toasting my sprite. Hug your kids.