i was raised as a loyal dub since birth, taught the religion by my mother who is a strong supporter of the wts.
my father had been inactive since before i was born, actually he's the one who found this site first.
*waves at poztate* i never questioned anything i was taught and i memorized by rote what to say to anyone who asked me any question.
Welcome Mysterious! That was quite a touching experience. I'm sorry you are still in the middle of it. You sound very intelligent and mature. Continue to stick to your hearts feelings. You know yourself better than anyone else.
You'll find alot of good people here, as Morton and Shamus pointed out. Stick around there are many here who can help you through this.
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november 9th, i got the call at approx 5.15am that morning and have just arrived home from his house in the midlands for the first time since then.
age 65, very happy man regardless of his illness, had all his wits about him but didnt have any lungs left to help him make it through, suffered a lot.
never became a witness inspite of mom and 3 of his children being jws for years.
I don't know HOW I missed this post. I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your father Brummie. He sounded like a good man. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
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we go through cycles every so often here.
we get new posters every week and at times we lose some posters.
when most "newbies" find this site, they are thrilled to be able to express themselves in a way that they could never in a kingdom hall.
Hey Minimus, I agree totally! It has to be a major undertaking to be able to run and monitor this Forum. So many people with so many different backgrounds and experiences. The common thread of escaping a cult is what makes this work easier. He has a family to look after and does a good job at it, yet devotes his time to keeping things going in a positive way. Thank You Simon!!!! and Thanks for starting this thread Minimus. What would we all do if this board wasn't here?
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what makes you alive in spirit?
what makes life worth living?
what is it that you do that makes life all worth it?.
Shamus, I have a couple sayings I ponder on when ever I get down. First is "Nothing every stays the same.The only thing constant is change". Things always change and usually all the time it's for the better, which leads to the second one. "Good things happen to good people". You sound like a good person, from the time I've known you here and reading your posts. Good things will happen for you and things will change for the better...mark my words.
I'm glad you have a great sister. Thats real important. Tink has 4 sisters, she loves them all, but is not real close to any of them.
Hang in there Bud!!
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i had to steal it from craig's house while he was distracted, prying dave away from the computer - but it had no batteries!
Congratulations Phantom Stranger!!!
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edited to correct spelling...sorry Phantom.
what makes you alive in spirit?
what makes life worth living?
what is it that you do that makes life all worth it?.
Hey Shamus! Hope your doing alright.
In my case it is definately having a solid marraige. Tink is the best person I know and will ever know. I'm the type of person who needs a mate. Having a good mate to me is important. We're best friends and totally devoted to each other. I also love the out doors. I love to see the wonders of the earth. We have made some really good friends lately too. Having good friends is important too. These things make me appreciate life.
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are any of you hypoglycemic or do you know someone that is?
i've felt yucky lately and i've changed my diet.
cc and i think that i may have hypoglysemia.
Hey Frannie, thank you for sharing some good advice for Tink.
In one of Tink's replies she mentioned I knew of a person who was diagnosed with Hypoglycemia. The person was my Ex. After her diagnosis the doctor gave her a general diet from a hospital dietician. At the bottom of the page in big bold letters was a warning that sugar free does not mean OK for Hypoglycemics or Diabetics. Aspertame is one of the most popular sugar substitutes. It is made from fruit extracts and is very concentrated. It reacts the same as regular sugar or carbs on your Pancreas. Do you get any of your symptoms after eating something with this type of sugar substitute in it? My Ex-boss is diabetic. He drank diet Pepsi all day long for years and is now on dialysis and can no longer work. I'm not saying that that was the only reason for his decline to kidney failure. I'm just curious If you experience any symptoms after eating or drinking something with a sugar substitute? I just want to get as much information so I can effectively help Tink. Thanks again.
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was it jw related?
a death?
a friendship gone bad?
Watching two wonderful people bleed to death because they refused blood.
The first incident was our bookstudy conductors wife. I was assistant conductor. She had a tough prgnancy, was 38 years old and already had 5 children. After giving birth she began to hemmorrage. The hospital staff pleaded with them for her to take blood, they refused of course. So the doctors just packed her with gauze and said that was all they could do. The next day she died leaving a new child without a mother.
The second incident involved a very close friend. He was very overweight, had heart trouble and was taking medicine for his condition. He was also a heavey drinker. His Pancreas burst. I was with him when he died. It was in the same Hospital and they did the same thing as the sister who died. Pumped him with pain killers and said..that's all we can do. I had to go wake up his mother and father in the e of the night to tell them their son had just died.
Having to tell Tink her father had just shot himself in the head in front of her mother one month after we were married. Watching him on a ventalator for six hours until they were legally able to remove him from it. Watching the pain and mental anguish Tink goes through dealing with his suicide.
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I just saw the Great Pumpkin...LOL...you guy's didn't celebrate Halloween did you?...LOL..Looks like alot of sleepy people..LOL..wish I was there..Enjoy!!
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were you considered a 'good mate'?.
did you feel like a piece of meat?.
guys/girls' opinions welcome.
I'm going by what I was told mind you...when I first moved to TN..I was told that the "word" was spreading around about me being the top prospect. I was already talking to Tink on the phone..(she made short work to get first in line...LOL). At assemblies I would have at least two or three sisters talking to me during breaks. Tink told me later she was sitting at her seat at an Assembly with friends who said to her.."You better get down there, they are swarming Craig.." she replied "well they better get it while the gettin's good!"..knowing that she already had me hooked...LOL.
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