Posts by Strawberryfieldsforever

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Jws seen to be anti-social

by badboy in

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i understand that jws are often seen as anti-social, as said by avenger,i think in one of his posts.. i also read in an article on the jwic site, that jws have acquired a reputation for being anti-social.

in what way are jws seen to be anti-social?

Strawberryfieldsforever

JW's can't be part of anything at school.....they can't be part of the community in any way.....they can't be friends with outsiders (worldly people) and they don't have much to do with family that aren't JW's......go figure why they seem anti-social?

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How hard do your folks try to get you back in...................?

by happehanna in

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i really am laughing.............my dad, bless his cotton socks, just sent a lovely picture holiday picture of himself and guess what??

he is reading a watchtower you can clearly see the front cover and that was his point.

even on holiday he is on duty...................funny really..

Strawberryfieldsforever

My Mom tried for years to get me back in. She tried the scare tactic (Armaggedon) and then she tried the sad tactic (she will be living in paradise without me) and then she got downright mad........and said I was not a good daughter turning her back on her mother.....

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what are your favorite movies

by betty boop in

mine are:.

breakfast at tiffanys.

forrest gump.

Strawberryfieldsforever

Mine are Bridges of Madison County......Star Wars (the old ones).......Shawshank Redemption.......Lord of the Rings......Man from Snowy River......Forest Gump......Duel and lots of others I can't think of!!!

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Thank you

by Strawberryfieldsforever in

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i just wanted to say.......i'm having a gin gimlet drink and thinking....and wondering what all of you are doing.

i wanted all of you to know...that even tho i don't post as often, i read just about everything.

you all are great people who help people.

Strawberryfieldsforever

I just wanted to say.......I'm having a gin gimlet drink and thinking....and wondering what all of you are doing. I wanted all of you to know...that even tho I don't post as often, I read just about everything. You all are great people who help people. Thats more than I ever got in the organization......thank you!

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Hi, I'm new to the site, and kind of don't understand...

by my-journey in

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i was just curious as to the aim of this website?

i thought it was a discussion board for those interested in/ for jehovah's witnesses, but it seems like you're all former jehovah's witnesses?

so is this site just to bash jehovah's witnesses?

Strawberryfieldsforever

Welcome!

I don't like to think of this board as a hate site. You might think that, but it's simply not true. Some of us have been hurt more than others by the JW's. We come here to help eachother and support one another with problems from being a JW. What problems you might ask? First of all, I'll tell you mine. Most of my family are still in ther organization. They do not tolerate anybody that doesn't believe what the WTS says. I do not believe they have the "truth". I should not be punished for that. I have my own mind and I feel that it's up to me to decide. I was raised a JW and didn't have the choice to research. When I was finally able to do so, I was shunned.

I choose not to serve a God who is so demanding and cruel as to tell us to put our faith to the test and then destroy us when we do. I hope this makes sense. Please keep doing your research. This board is a wealth of information, not a hate site.

Again, welcome

Strawberryfieldsforever

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Thank you SAHS and MarkfromCali

by Crooked Lumpy Vessel in

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for your kind words....thank you for the hug.

i know part of me is through a metamorphous.

i have learned a lot of truth on this board and there is this battle going on inside me.

Strawberryfieldsforever

Welcome Vessel!

You got me thinking with your comment "just like an abusive husband makes his wife feel like she is nothing apart from him". Thats exactly what the organization does! I never thought of it that way. I know you'll find lots of support here and laughs too! And.....we Are something apart from the organization. It takes time tho....

Strawberryfieldsforever

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New Gal saying hi to everyone

by betty boop in

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ive been logging on to the website for awhile but have only been reading.today ive decided to extend my hello to all of you and to thank you for helping me out in confirming a decison i shouldve made years ago.

i left the j-dubs last august (by fading) and i feel so much happier in my life.

i can say bless you when someone sneezes, i can go to a birthday party, put a x-mas tree up, and have sex guilt free .

Strawberryfieldsforever

Welcome!

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New Here

by HuntingGirl in

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i'm new to this forum.

i have been luking for a long time and finally had the nerve to join you all.

i have many experiences to share and hope that i can be helped in dealing with my journey to a new life outside the "borg".

Strawberryfieldsforever

Welcome Hunting Girl and Jamie!!!

All these new ones are joining lately! Wow! This is great. Maybe we all better start our own apostate summer conventions! We can have refreshment stands with er.....refreshments

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