Posts by poppers

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I have a girlfriend now and "me so happy"

by RayPublisher in

here is my sweet survival plan, post jw life!

...yet another part of my healing process...yes healing is g o o d.... .

btw, it feels so great to not have to hide and to able to put my picture up anywhere i feel like!.

My birthday

by Chariklo in

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today i am celebrating my first birthday after dutifully refusing to observe birthdays, thanks to the jehovah's witnesses.

not for as many years compared with most of you, but enough, and worst of all was that i dutifully refused even to celebrate my grandchildren's birthdays.

that hurt me far more than them.

Cedars, I'm Thankful That You Are Here!!!

by minimus in

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you are a welcomed addition to this site!.

Songs that make you cry

by sooner7nc in

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there have been several threads about music the last few days, so i decided to start another.. this song absolutely makes me tear up every time i hear it.. .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq_3byxasmm.

poppers

This gets me everytime.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAAiYMgFcbw

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Had a visit on Saturday from 2 JWs

by poppers in

in the course of my encounter i let them know how i felt about their shunning policy and how it destroys families, and referenced oompa.

the lady said there would be more suicides if they didn't disfellowship people!

huh?

In the course of my encounter I let them know how I felt about their shunning policy and how it destroys families, and referenced oompa. The lady said there would be more suicides if they didn't disfellowship people! Huh? The people who leave bring family discord upon themselves by choosing to no longer associate with their families. She brought up the pedophile issue in the RC church and I asked if she knew who Candace Conti was. It was obvious she did by her stunned silence and the look on her face, but she said no, so I educated her and her companion, her 12 year old grandaughter. I also tossed out Barbara Anderson's name and who she was.

Granny wouldn't commit to the fact that they believed the world was 6000 years old until I verbally cornered her, and then I asked why she didn't just admit that to begin with. Then it also came out in our discussion that the Bible is also their "science" book. I asked the grandaughter if she used it as her science book and she said yes (she is home schooled). I brought up other issues like the blood policy and changing doctrine and I got the usual response. Yes, even "transfusions" are mentioned in the Bible because the word "consume" covers that. I argued the point to no avail.

This was a return visit to drop off more literature at my sister's house. My 81 year old brother-in-law accepted an Awake several weeks ago because "they were so nice, and didn't try to force anything onto him." They are on a trip right now and I was checking up on things when they came, and it looked like they were expecting another easy placement. The presentation was from the grandaughter, and it was clear to me that they thought this would be an ideal time for her to do some easy field service. I got the grandaughter to admit that they "ratted out" people who said or did something that wasn't approved of - I actually used that phrase. I made it clear that if granny was going to take her out in field service I wouldn't just smile and take the literature because a child was present, but let them know what I really thought based on my own research. It was a sobering experience for the girl and granny was consoling her as they left. I felt a little bad about that, but I don't think children should be used that way. I know the indoctrination is deep and granny no doubt "set her straight", but the girl won't be feeling so good about going into fs next time.

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The Conscious Universe: Parts and Wholes in Physical Reality, Google books

by frankiespeakin in

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google books:.

http://books.google.com/books?id=o12s37atopqc&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_atb#v=onepage&q&f=false.

poppers

So glad to see a clip of Adyashanti, one of my favorites.

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I was just interviewed by CNN Money

by Confession in

it's for their annual feature, "surprising six figure jobs.

" had the interview been longer, i'd have loved to mention the need to carve out a career, despite my religion and parents' lack of support for an education.. cnn money - "surprising six figure jobs".

here's my website, if you'd like to listen to my voice demos and read my blog.

poppers

way Way WAY cool! I've wondered about the people who do this sort of thing, and always thought it would be interestinng. I love listening to a good voice, and you definitely have one. Congratulations on your success.

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Our CO Visit was a Fund Raising Drive

by Red Piller in

so, we had our new co (who actually seemed nice and somewhat personable in his own way.).

he gave a talk titled something like "do we sacrifice to jehovah?

"(can't remember the exact title.

poppers

And the brothers were so poor that the whole congregation had only 1 bible. It cost the equivalent of a year's salary.

Really? A whole year's salary?

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TIME SENSITIVE: Just 30 seconds of your time to help my nephew, please. :-))

by AudeSapere in

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time sensitive: .

please help my favorite nephew.

he is pre-law and needs votes for a mock parliament election.. simply click the link (or cut and paste the link) below into your browser, select 'greenparty' and then vote for wesley hill for green party president.. [not sure i can make it clickable from mozilla].

poppers

Done. OOOPS! Guess I was late.

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Video tribute to Oompa (Eric Reeder)

by cedars in

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i didn't know eric particularly well, and i feel terrible that i didn't reach out to him more or try to help him while i still had the opportunity.. i feel extremely helpless, but the least i can do is help others remember him who knew him better.. here is a video i've uploaded to youtube in his honor.... .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67a0imd6dng.

i hope it helps us as we mourn a much-loved member of this forum.. .

poppers

That was a lovely tribute, cedars. Thank you.