I don't know how old your son is but be careful what you tell him...in my experience, little kids aren't very good at keeping secrets! "Kids say the darndest things..."
ConcernedMom
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Anybody ever "game" the system? (get out w/o DF/DA, keep family)
by AlmostAtheist inhi guys,.
you'll recall my happy announcement that my wife has decided to join me in leaving the watchtower!
our son has been fine with the change, and our newborn seems to accept it, too.
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TELL ME YOUR LONELY B-DAY STORIES!!
by tresbella inmy 21 birthday was saturday.
goodbye late nights; hello botox!
) i was kinda sad b/c i was hoping this year i would be able to have my first b-day party since i found out through my own research that celebrating them are not wrong.. but i was not able to plan a party or anything (hopefully next year).
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ConcernedMom
((tresbella)) Happy 21st Birthday!!! I'd send you flowers and happy faces but I can't...Deb
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Another Delicious Canadian Thanksgiving
by Happy Guy :) inin keeping with our family practice of celebrating on sunday and using the holiday monday to allow for a psyllium fiber treatment, we had a wonderful dinner this evening.
we'll be eating left overs for a many days.
to my fellow canadians who celebrated this wonderful seasonal weekend, once again: happy thanksgiving!
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ConcernedMom
We do the big dinner on Sunday here too--so we can lie around on Monday, just being thankful for the extra day off with pay...
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My wife has joined me in leaving the Watchtower!!!
by AlmostAtheist ini had posted a few times since my awakening asking how best to talk to my wife about my new take on things.
i was very afraid of handilng it poorly and chasing her deeper into the organization.
instead, she basically said, 'i've been feeling the same way!
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ConcernedMom
That's such great news for both of you! Deb
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My daughter is getting married today!!!! But I'm too EVIL to attend...
by Bryan in.
i wonder who the noe-jehovah s.o.b is that's walking my daughter down the isle?.
bryan
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ConcernedMom
I'm so sorry...
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Reiki
by ConcernedMom inwhat would the "jw" opinion of reiki be?
my daughter is currently taking a level one course.
her jw boyfriend just phoned and when i said she was at reiki, there was a pause and then he asked "what's that?
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ConcernedMom
She definitely has a mind of her own. He has been given a lot of freedom by his parents and she is exposing him to new ideas. He is very quiet so I'm not too sure what he thinks about them though--how much conflict they may be creating for him, you know? I've wondered whether the family is doing the conscious "fade" or just gotten lax about meetings, etc. but the basics have definitely been laid in this boys mind. He's answered any questions my daughter has asked about his religion with the text book answers. Like you said though, he is still young (17) so it is probably easier for him to accept new views--or maybe it's more about letting go of the old ones.
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Reiki
by ConcernedMom inwhat would the "jw" opinion of reiki be?
my daughter is currently taking a level one course.
her jw boyfriend just phoned and when i said she was at reiki, there was a pause and then he asked "what's that?
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ConcernedMom
I never used to see them as scary, but when your 15 year-old potentially falls under their influence, it becomes a different story. I understand your point about the person vs the JWism. In the 6 months they have been dating, we have gotten to know him, beyond his religion, but occasionally "issues" pop up (like when his Grandma stopped by and gave her the condensed version of why you don't need to go to college). In turn, he has been exposed to a lot of worldly events/attitudes he wouldn't have gotten to see by hanging around with us. I think it has been educational for him and broadened his horizons maybe...at least given him things to think about, hopefully without causing him problems with his parents. (As it turns out, the reiki is a non-issue--he knew she was going, just not what it's called.)
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Reiki
by ConcernedMom inwhat would the "jw" opinion of reiki be?
my daughter is currently taking a level one course.
her jw boyfriend just phoned and when i said she was at reiki, there was a pause and then he asked "what's that?
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ConcernedMom
You know, until 6 months ago when my daughter brought home this boyfriend, I really never gave Jehovahs Witnesses much thought one way or the other. I remember knowing better than to go to their houses on Halloween when I was growing up and always kind of cringed when I saw them coming up my sidewalk, but really didn't spend any time thinking about it. When I started reading here about all your experiences, to be honest, it scared the crap out of me! I've relaxed somewhat because his family does not seem particularly strong in their religion but, once in awhile, his parents do something that reminds me of what I have heard here and I start to worry again. As far as the reiki goes, I was just surprised that he had no idea what I was talking about so I thought, perhaps, my daughter figured he wouldn't approve so she didn't tell him (didn't stop her from going--just from mentioning it to him). If she was home, I would have asked her but since she's not back yet I was just curious as to what to expect, that's all.
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Reiki
by ConcernedMom inwhat would the "jw" opinion of reiki be?
my daughter is currently taking a level one course.
her jw boyfriend just phoned and when i said she was at reiki, there was a pause and then he asked "what's that?
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ConcernedMom
What would the "JW" opinion of Reiki be? My daughter is currently taking a level one course. Her JW boyfriend just phoned and when I said she was at Reiki, there was a pause and then he asked "What's that?" Oops!! I didn't realize he didn't know she was taking it... I've been reading her handouts and they don't particularly mesh with the "truth"--"God is all Loving and all Forgiving, seeing us as Beautiful and Unique beings of Love and Grace and that we are all Spiritual beings on a human path through the 3-dimension." "I am sorry to disappoint those of you that believe the One True God is vengeful, feeling the need to punish the so called wicked among us." If she shares this info, we may find out just how weak his faith is...
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My Dog is living a Double Life...
by Confucious inmy neighbor came up to me today with my dog.
i was shocked since he is allowed to walk the yard - but it's all fenced in.
when i talked with my neighbor - he said, "yeah, your dog has been wandering around the neighborhood for weeks.
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ConcernedMom
I knew of a golden retriever who used to leave home every morning when his owner left for work. He would make his way to the public swimming pool a couple of miles away and join in the mom and tot swim. They would chase him out, he would go back home and be waiting (dry by that time) when his owner got home. It was weeks before the guy found out about his dog's secret life...