Posts by eiu2003

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BS sister's stopped by....husband gives them his two cents

by lisavegas420 in

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friends

yep...this morning, two sisters that stopped coming to visit when i was home........and only when i wasn't here, and leaving mags in the door.

today, two of them showed up while i was here first time since august or so.

well i wasn't prepared...so i sent my husband to the door.. .

eiu2003

Hi there Lisa, Waiting for someone to stop by here so i can toy with em. :)

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Get in here everybody.

by lisavegas420 in

jw
friends

it's my fourth year anniversary.. from the bottom of my heart i want to thank each and everyone of you for helping me grow and learn over the past four years.

i especially want to thank simon and ang for their hard work and dedication.

i also want to give a shout out to all the mods both present and past.

eiu2003

Congrats Lisa, Wish we got to visit more often. We have a lot to catch up on!!! :)

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Are you embarrassed?

by desib77 in

jw
friends

does anyone else find themselves embarrassed about their jw past?

i find that when people that know what i used to be ask me about it i am completely embarrassed by how foolish their beliefs sound especially things like the blood issue.

i can't stand when someone will say "why did you believe such and such....?

Ok, i'll try this again since i lost what i had typed already.

I think some embarassment is natural. Looking at the beliefs from an outside perspective does made it all seem unrealistic. However the Witnesses use several things to help persons ignore the fallacy of the beliefs. First, they use fear, especially fear of death and loss of loved ones. Second the hold out hope for the things people desire most. Third, they make people feel wanted and needed. All of these tactics allow people to put aside how outlandish some of the beliefs are. I was raised a Witness and it was only natural that for my child i would teach her what i felt was best for her. As any parent would. Parents can only pass on what they feel is best too their children.

As for feeling embarrased for believing such things, no one that was raised as a JW was allowed any room for critical thinking, thus the opposition to high education in years past. SO don't be embarrased, be proud that you had the courage to break the ties and face all the questions and influences that come after such a break.

The same is true for adults the are in need of support and turn to a group that makes them feel wanted/needed and provides hope.

I am proud of you kid,

Love Ya,

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CHEATING ON FIELD SERVICE

jw
friends

not know what direction to go with it???.

you don't know this person very well, but what you do know of this person (writings, mind, face), makes you want to know and learn more???.

share your story.

eiu2003

Hi Honey, I'm really glad i made that first PM. Just need another Apostafest to see you again. Let's start one, Anyone else in Mid-America interested?