Posts by ashitaka

i remember when...the wts prided its self on having khs that were humble, practical and were't a showy displaythe wts was as militant as they are now.the elders weren't as cruel to their ownthe wts wasn't always puttong their hands in the r&f's pocket and demanding money.the conventions actually cared about the needs of the r&f by providing food and not making a bunch of rules about where they could eat and what they could put under the seat.. am i remembering things differently?

has the society gotten worse?

ashitaka

I was born into it, and was pretty active during 80's-90's....left in 2000. I remember congregation volleyball games and huge fantastic picnics in the 80s. Sometimes I actually miss those days. For some reason, it all went to hell in the 90's. There was a certain paranoia that was present, that I cant describe. The rules started killing off the good JWs little by little, until only the true fanatics were left. It's really sad. It's all about control. Take away the games and recreation, and replace them with fear of losing family. What else do they need?

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I have joined ex gay seminar

by joelbear in

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yes, i'm tired of being gay, its time for me to be heterosexual.. among the seminars i have signed up for are:.

1. breasts are not that icky.. 2. how to keep things out of your butt.. 3. butchness starts with a hammer.. i will keep you up to date on my progress.. hey, check out that babe!

i wonder if she has a hot boyfriend.. oh darn, well, i'm not there yet.

ashitaka

Very funny JB. Message me if you need to. Talk soon buddy.

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I can't believe they shunned me...

by Smoky in

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have any of you ever feel abandoned by "friends" because you dont associate (congregate) with them anymore?

there is a couple of 'friends' that i haven't talked to for about a year, (because i dont go to the meetings).

i dont have anything against them or the congregation.

ashitaka

You know, it's been three years since the last 'friend' stopped communicating with me. You know what? I found new friends. Eventually. It doesn't happen overnight, but perhaps going to a shrink to talk about it will help you get beyond it, and can start over new with relationships. JWs won't change, only you can. And if it includes a little courage and self-discovery, you can make friends, ones that are more loyal than anyone still practicing shunning.

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Rita a Category 5 with 165 mph winds now!

by Frannie Banannie in

if it keeps escalating like this, it'll be a monstrosity before it makes landfall.

ashitaka

My uncle is one of the nuke inspectors for the Bay City plant, and his house is right on the Bay. He's helping secure and shut down the place before the storm hits. (Right next to Galveston) My mom just told him to get the cats and get the hell out of there. I hope he has something left to come home to.

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Anybody else have this announced? Special Meeting on Friday night

by CaptainSchmideo in

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all baptized brothers asked to come to special meeting friday (tomorrow) at 7pm.

bring the new organized book.. don't know what this is all about.

judging from past experience, a whole lot of something about nothing..... .

ashitaka

Hahahahaha. A new organized book for an unorganized religion. Hahaha.

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My very good friend Joelbear

by Cygnus in

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i first "met" joel in the old jw-oriented aol chat room before jwd existed and when h2o was still in its infancy.

we're talking january/february of 1997. i liked him instantly and have maintained a somewhat distant friendship with the man ever since.

recently he demonstrated what sort of man he is by sharing very generously with me in a time of need i'm experiencing.

ashitaka

Absolutely. Joelbear was one of the few people who welcomed me in the beginning when I was coming out of the JWs. He talked to me when I was unsure and scared. I'm glad to have met him and can identify with his problems. He can get past it, only because he cares, and it his kindnesses can only be revisted to him.

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Did you ever give blood?

by JH in

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did you ever give blood, if so, how often and how does it feel?

does it hurt?

ashitaka

I wish I could give blood. I'm on Blood Pressure meds, and they won't let me, but I would if I could. F*** JWs.