Posts by kibizzle

Hmmm, lets see, I worked 6 days last week, had a meeting at 8am Monday at the school about my kid, met my about to be disfellowshipped sister-in-law for a "lunch" Tuesday (drank our lunch), had to take my son to occupational therapy at 8 am Wed., cleaned the entire house Thursday before work (cleanliness is next to godliness ya know!) Friday had to grocery shop cause my teenage stepdaughter and neice were staying the weekend and there was NO food in the house, had a panic attack in the grocery store, lost my cell phone, the furnace broke and we all froze this weekend, visited my best friend twice this week cuz she had a baby on Tuesday, had to take my son to counselling Fri am at 8.

By sundown last night I was ready for some wine and partook of a half of a large bottle of it... minus the emblem. Tee hee.

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Question for those who chose to be JW

by pc in

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i was born into the borg, i was wondering what made you join.

my mother who is now deceased use to say she did all this research.

my brother keeps stating that as this great fact to me.

kibizzle

My h was raised JW and he is soooo wonderful, I figured it was because of his religion. I began studying (only wt material) and found no flaws.

Only when I was smack dab in the middle of it I began cross referencing some things (something a true JW wouldn't consider) and found that the few doubts I had were for good reason.

The bottom line is no one in the borg who WANTS to believe "the truth" is going to research anything outside of the WTS, and if they do they will deny it, say it is a lie from satan, etc etc etc. My family hounds me about "exactly" why I left.

Any evidence I show them is rebutted with a reference to a WT article. They use the bible in some instances, but the very things they try to justify, I can show them scriptures to the contrary.

Basically I don't care to ever see a WT or ASLEEP ever again in my life, and my family, that's ALL they will look at. Kibi

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First Post

by Purza in

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i am currently supposed to be working on my homework for a college course i am taking, but i seemed to be hooked on lurking.

i have been lurking for about a week now.

i made an appt.

kibizzle

Welcome! You came to the right place. Everyone here is wonderful. Sorry to hear about all the pain you've been through, I'm glad you have a supportive partner. I agree with you that I could never diss the jw's either, my dear h is one. My beef is with the borg! Kibi

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The JWs finally found me home and awake!

by Eyebrow2 in

well, it has been about two months since my mom visited, and started asking the locals to stop by the house.

i was either asleep or out every time they came by.

anywho, i was actually on my way out with wallet in hand when i answered the door.

kibizzle

Love your response, "if I'm so inclined" basically don't call on us we'll call on you, we KNOW where they are too! I'll use that polite response thanks! Kibi

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Hi

by Nancy Drake in

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hi everyone, i'm nancy.

kibizzle

Welcome, tell us about yourself when you are ready Nancy!

Kibi

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Responding to Those Who Call

by kibizzle in

i'm having alot of anxiety over what to say when local sisters call on me.

when you all were just getting out, how did you handle the unexpected visits?

kibi

kibizzle

About an hour north of Columbus. Although I'm originally from Northeastern Michigan near the Mackinac Bridge. How 'bout you Lisa? Kibi

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Responding to Those Who Call

by kibizzle in

i'm having alot of anxiety over what to say when local sisters call on me.

when you all were just getting out, how did you handle the unexpected visits?

kibi

kibizzle

I'm having alot of anxiety over what to say when local sisters call on me. When you all were just getting out, how did you handle the unexpected visits? Kibi

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About To Read Some Apostate Stuff.

by Corvin in

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i just purchased, at amazon.com, and i am anxiously awaiting the arrival of, two of raymond franz's books, crisis of conscience and the other one .

christian freedom i think it was called.

for those who have read them; would you please give some sort of brief review of these books and rate them either "

kibizzle

You will find C of C a real eye opener. I had to skip over some of the boring parts because of my short attention span, but I think anyone in the org. should read it.

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Hi, I'm Kibi!

by kibizzle in

i just found this sight today and have not had time to read very many posts, but i can relate to some of the ones i have read thus far.

i have been a jw for only 2yrs.

but have had doubts for about 6mo.

kibizzle

Hello all!

I just found this sight today and have not had time to read very many posts, but I can relate to some of the ones I have read thus far.

I have been a JW for only 2yrs. but have had doubts for about 6mo. now. I began reading material outside the WTS such as "Crisis of Conscience".

I was shocked at the things I've found and went through a bout of depression. I have not been to a meeting or in service for a couple of months and cannot bring myself to go. I am in the process of disassociating myself from the org.

My husband has been a JW all his life and although he has no doubts of his own, he has ceased all activity in the past month. He is having a hard time adjusting to the fact that I simply no longer believe the society is Jehovah's inspired organization.

He has tried to reason with me and says the info. on the net is put there by satan. He says Ray Frantz's book is apostate literature and full of lies. He refuses to believe that the UN involvement is even true. The proof I have shown him he says could be fabricated. It's all a big conspiracy by Satan to turn us all from the WTS.

It is so frustrating to see such paranoia and have him justify everything the organization does. He says the stories I read on the internet are a fabrication designed by apostates and satan.

I have always disagreed with the df'ing proceedures but other doubts have slowly crept into my head as I have read material about the miscalculated dates stemming from the actual date of the fall of Jerusalem, the silent lambs, the secrecy in which the government body operates, the questionable process the NWT was translated in, etc., etc., etc.,

I have come to the conclusion that I can no longer associate myself with a group that I don't believe actually has the entire truth. My husband argues that they are the closest to the only true religion. To me CLOSE just doesn't cut it.

Thank you for letting me introduce myself and share my story. I look forward to reading your posts and any advice you have. I am so thankful there is a forum that we can share our diverse experiences and lend emotional support.

Sincerely,

Kibi