Posts by Snapdragon

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Maybe I am really bright or something?

by hillbilly in

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was looking through my posting history just a minute ago.... i seem to kill an inordinate number of threads... makes me wonder, are you all giving me the last word or am i just the "bomb" when it comes to expressing personal opinions?.

hillbilly (really bored on saturday class).

Snapdragon

*crickets chirping......*

Wow, you really are good!

~Snapdragon, bored on Saturday, stuck at work too.

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When & How Did You Get The JW ULTIMATUM?

by Corvin in

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flyinhighnow's recent post about the nephew and his ultimatum email got me to thinking .

when and how did you get the ultimatum (to come back to jehovah or lose my love and friendship/association) and from whom?.

corvin

Snapdragon

My first was when I was 16 and had decided to be on prom court with my worldly boy friend. (Real boyfriends and girlfriends get to go on dates, and kiss....) The elders were all in a tizzy because I, supported by my parental units, chose not to follow their advice. The good 'ole boys were very "disappointed". (Can't you even hear the tone of voice used?) The young pioneer who was studying with me was talked to by them. She informed me later that week that she could no longer study or associate with me if I was going to be on the prom court.

WHAT? That one hit me out of the blue.

My second was when I was 17 and the elders decided to remove me and publicly announce me as a bad association. I had chosen on several occasions not to follow their instructions and I was setting a bad example for the other youth. My only choice at getting my friends/congregation back was to cut off all ties with my boy friend and work more diligently towards baptism.

Pah. It didn't take me too long to figure out who really cared for me, and wanted me around.

So I guess I was lucky, my only ultimatums came from the elders. Thank GOD I never got baptised!

~Snap

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Still prejudiced towards Halloween

by Snapdragon in

i was just reading the thread on how to pick the proper pumpkin.

(thanks xandria) it got me thinking how i still have this recoil factor when it comes to halloween.

it was always "satan's holiday" that i still tell my friends that i probably won't participate in the festivities when i decide to have children.. what do you guys do about this issue?

Snapdragon

I was just reading the thread on how to pick the proper pumpkin. (Thanks Xandria) It got me thinking how I still have this recoil factor when it comes to Halloween. It was always "Satan's Holiday" that I still tell my friends that I probably won't participate in the festivities when I decide to have children.

What do you guys do about this issue? I honestly still feel "different" from the rest of the world. I've been out since 1996, and have recently made the final chop to that stubborn umbilical cord. But while I enjoy most holiays and love my birthday gatherings, I just can't seem to give in fully to the holiday celebrations.

In what ways did you guys decide (or decline) to make the most of holidays?

~Snapdragon

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WOMD Decider Today.

by Englishman in

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yup.. wales on match of the day against england.

i predict a 4 - 1 win to england...and it's on match of the day instead of sattelite tv!.

15 minutes to go before kick off.. englishman.

Snapdragon

Reading the title I thought you'd found evidence of weapons of mass destruction...in Iraq.....okay maybe they don't have 'em, but they coulda taught other terrorists to make them.....

I only know you're talking about soccer because of the Beckham mention. I'm soooo American.

~Snap

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My experience as a MS

by DaCheech in

i have been a ministerial servant for 15 years.

after 1994-95 "generation change" and 1999 "being hit by hurricane and no wt/brothers help".

i had serious doubts.

Snapdragon

And Cheech, I'm always interested in hearing about the stuff that's still occuring on the inside. I'm so glad you're here. But it makes me nervous that you'll be outed like 2laws was, with the stuff you give away about yourself. Its a big world, I know, but I am concerned for you. You'll make your exit when YOU'RE ready, I'm sure. I hope it goes that way for you.

Take care of yourself,

~Snapdragon

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My experience as a MS

by DaCheech in

i have been a ministerial servant for 15 years.

after 1994-95 "generation change" and 1999 "being hit by hurricane and no wt/brothers help".

i had serious doubts.

Snapdragon

AMEN Doubtfully. You said it all.

The most painful part of my new awakening to the society has been that all of the pain caused to my family.....is because of man made rules hiding under "spiritual guidance". A load of crap. I'm more angry now than I ever was after I first stopped going.

~Snap

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a NOTE from Puternut and Octavia

by Sassy in

a while back some were asking how puternut and octavia were going... so i dropped them a line to see what was up..

and this was puters response (as well as a request to let you know how they are doing):

thanks for checking up on us.

Snapdragon

Thanks Sass, I was wondering how they were doing. Good to hear from them.

~Snap

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going to my first therapy appt today...

by nb-dfed in

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so, the day has finally come.

i'm finally going to see a therapist to work out all my issues.

i'm very nervous.

Snapdragon

NB- I see that we're both the same age and relatively new here. I know EXACTLY what you're going through right now. I started therapy a month ago. I was lucky, my therapist is a dream. He's dealt with JW's before and knew a lot about them.

I know what you're saying when you talk about the apprehension with the first visit. I don't mind discussing my past, as painful as it is. Its actually dealing with and getting over issues that made me nervous. It much easier to let the bones stay buried, know what I mean?

Good luck, I hope your therapist is a good one. If you want to chat with me about anything, just PM me. I'd love to hear from you.

~Snapdragon

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anyone read monday, september 27 "examining the scriptures daily"?

by evergreen in

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i decided to have a look at the scripture for that day as it was sitting next to me whilst watching my daughters favorite programme the tweenies and noticed what the society had to say concerning false stories via e-mails etc.. mmmm rather interesting i thought .any one else read it?

Snapdragon

Ha ha ha. LOL @ Candid. Good one. But I've heard you can spy into other people's email .....maybe an ungodly rumor?

~Snap

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They came by today

by czarofmischief in

so my wife is standing at the door, waiting for me to finish my morning ablutions so that we can go out, and she asks me to go to the door.

i met a very friendly couple who wanted to talk to me about jehovah.

i informed them that i was raised as a jehovah's witness and that i had been disfellowshipped for about (and i had to think about this) five years now.. and the dude was offended by my existence.

Snapdragon

Hey Czar, long time no chat. Glad to hear you're doing well.

Very mature like. 26 years and a wife and some kids does that stuff, eh?

Have you posted your story before? You should, if you haven't.

~Snap