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  Disfellowshipping

  by larc in

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  i have read many stories here about those who have been disfellowshiped.

  they express the pain of the experience, and the emotional trauma they experience.

  i have to ask a question.

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  rosalyn

  It's been several months since I have visited this forum with the exception of a quick hullo last week.

  Yes I knew what would occur after being disfellowshipped but I wasn't prepared for it. I don't think there are training courses for this type of preparation. Thank goodness there are some wonderful people to help you make your way through the muddle and mess after the damage has been done

  Would I do it all over again? Most definitely YES. I can live with my own conscience knowing I made the wise choice no matter how difficult the road was. I was extemely low and even had to spend time in the hospital but to feel yourself get stronger after you have been ill can be most uplifting.

  I am pleased to say the anger has subsided and the hurt rarely stabs at me. I can get riled when I see injustice being done to others. I can feel extremely anxious for someone who is gong through it because I was there and know the anxiety attached to the awful time ahead

  It is possible to get over it.....At least to function. And to also experience joy and contenment. I realize everyone's personality is different and coping skills vary with each one of us. But if you can fill your life with positive people and activities it will get easier as the years go by. For starters though just take one day at a time.

  rosalyn
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  For Canucks Only

  by RAYZORBLADE in

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  ok, i know some of you non-canucks couldn't help yourselves.. but for those of you whom are dyed in the parka: canadian - i thought you'd like to comment on a tv show that i feel, has to be one of the best in the country:.

  this hour has 22 minutes.

  http://www.22minutes.com.

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  rosalyn

  hi ray:

  It's me barbara....thought I would take very quick look at Simon's line and so pleased you suggested this hour has 22 minutes to our viewers on this site.......Great show.....
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  Another fly enters the spider's web

  by Quotes in

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  i received the following email to my quotes address, which was apparently prompted by a page at my website (http://quotes.jehovahswitnesses.com/bible_errors.htm): i am ot sure i understand.

  it was stated that the bible has all kinds of mastakes in it because it was wrote by humion hands.

  then i feel i am wasting my time studing it with your people because they tell me the bible is wright and how would i know what it right in it or wrong so i will stop my studt tommrow when they come.

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  rosalyn

  I wasn't able to pull up some of the highlighted categories.

  Was interested in Blacks are inferior to whites

  I remember my Dad, the elder, giving talks in the early to mid 70's how Noah cursed one of his grandsons because his son Ham made fun of his drunkeness and nakedness. This situation occured after the flood had taken place. Forgive me if I don't have all the information correct. It was Canaan to take the brunt of Noah's curse and Canaan was the forefather of the whites whereas Put or Cush who ended up migrating to Africa were not cursed. Hence the blacks were not cursed after all.

  Anyone remember this? Wish I could have pulled up that site Quotes to see what the Society had to say about it. My dad's talk was probably "new light". So with that Society based public talk in mind my parents never had a problem when I started to see someone who came from North Carolina. In fact it was a silly kind of predjudice that went the other way. My dad was quite proud to think that he might have a son -in -law whose ancestors were most likely slaves in America's history.

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  WERE YOU TREATED POORLY IN THE CONGREGATION?

  by minimus in

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  when you were associated in the congregation, were you treated in a way that made you feel like you were a 2nd class citizen?

  how were you regarded?

  were you the brunt of criticism or were you pretty much well-liked?

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  rosalyn

  Was treated well in the congregation that I grew up in. But then again I had a mother that everyone adored and a father, who, though a stern elder was very helpful when different ones needed a hand.

  Mimilly there were certain women that were "bewitching" yes in the organization and the married ones were so worried that they were going to lose their husbands to them.....well that's the way I looked at it. But there was probably already a problem in the marriage anyways.

  I haven't taken the time to read all the posts because I want to send an email to leelee. I will be very kind......I promise.

  rosalyn
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  We shall NOT watch how we walk

  by mikepence in

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  my family will not be attending the march.

  i respect bill and what he has accomplished, but i believe that attempts to control the march and the marchers, are misplaced -- even damaging for victims of abuse -- who have been controlled enough!.

  the last thing victims of abuse need is to be told to keep up appearances.

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  rosalyn

  Stinky Pantz

  This whole topic is very difficult for so many of us I agree. I don't travel into this subject very often. Just too sensitive when you think of the little ones.

  rosalyn
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  We shall NOT watch how we walk

  by mikepence in

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  my family will not be attending the march.

  i respect bill and what he has accomplished, but i believe that attempts to control the march and the marchers, are misplaced -- even damaging for victims of abuse -- who have been controlled enough!.

  the last thing victims of abuse need is to be told to keep up appearances.

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  rosalyn

  Hmmmmm

  I knew you were just trying to take the edge off of the situation.....Very well written. I had finally written my comments which took me forever ,posted it and there you are ahead of by two minutes. I was almost in tears while typing my bit ....and then I read your post....thanks for the humour at a very tense time.

  rosalyn

  Stinky pantz I know hmmmm meant no disrespect whatsoever

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  Trips to the lake - and the Bathroom

  by The_Bad_Seed in

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  after a short lived camping trip to dirty lake erie with mon cheri, complete with odd looking bugs, rednecks in banana-slings*, tobacco picking immigrants and several varieties of undercooked meat, i have found myself considering a permanent move to the bathroom.

  yes folks, i have found myself with a bad case of the skitters.

  i missed the jwc stuff that dreams are made of, and i am back, with an upset, angry, and burning undercarriage.

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  rosalyn

  where were you on Lake Erie?

  north shore or south shore?

  rosalyn
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  We shall NOT watch how we walk

  by mikepence in

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  my family will not be attending the march.

  i respect bill and what he has accomplished, but i believe that attempts to control the march and the marchers, are misplaced -- even damaging for victims of abuse -- who have been controlled enough!.

  the last thing victims of abuse need is to be told to keep up appearances.

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  rosalyn

  I probably should not be making any comment here because I know I don't have all the facts but I it is very plain to me that Mike: you are hurting badly. From what I was able to read of the organization of the march I don't think anyone is trying to be dictator here. I think what is being hoped for here is a peaceful sensible demonstration.

  I know of a situation in Canada several years ago when a group of xjws had a gathering in one of the conference rooms at a plush hotel. One of the attendees did go berserk. I was not there that particular day. I was told about it the next day at the brunch. This woman relived something when the subject of child abuse was discussed. She even destroyed some property. She ripped the antenna off a car off or maybe it was the side view mirror. The owner of the vehicle was made aware of the damage done to his car. He was an innocent "bystander" staying at this motel but when he found out what the reason for this vandalism he did not become irate. I was told he was very understanding. The management at the hotel was very kind as well. No one pressed charges.

  None of knows when we are going to "lose it" We can only hope that people will be understanding and kind. Someone who doesn't have any compassion has lived a very sheltered shallow life. Let us just hope that we can be there for each other if and when we have to relive a terrible moment from our past.

  rosalyn
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  Pics

  by WildTurkey in

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  dede likes this pic of my boy, i think he looks like a back street boy.

  look at the pain in the boys face.

  my two sweet little angels, they destroyed the sign before they left.. .

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  rosalyn

  Great fun photos even with the grown up theme thrown in on one of those shots

  Lyin Eyes and I had a brief mundane discussion about babies nappies in live chat ....I think it was last week...I hit some sort of time warp when I head onto this site. Anyways great chatting with you Lying Eyes.

  Wonderful to see everyone having fun.

  rosalyn

  p.s. sure hope I have my names right or I am going to feel so stupid. Feel free to correct me if I don't have the spouses linked properly

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  silentlambs march- please get ready now!

  by silentlambs in

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  the silentlambs march is fast approaching, i encourage one and all to get your hotel reservations and make your final travel arrangements.

  we have a listing of discount hotels if you need assistance.

  we are going to have a police escort all the way to the front door of 25 columbia heights .

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  rosalyn

  Am still relatively new to this board....Now I know who YOU KNOW is....Responding to him is like throwing pearls before swine.....

  rosalyn