High time for a Dutch Welcome : WELCOME to the board Hypnotic.
I hope that you will feel comfortable enough to post a little about yourself, ask questions etc. I say comfortable enough cuz this thread has some nasty comments on it, but I hope you will trust me and others that the general board vibe is much better and comfortable.
I'm naming her "Hpnotiq"
Why not Brandy? Like Cognac and Brandy ?
Sorry, sometimes I think I'm funny
We might visit a borne again church together...
Cool, it could be your second thing you did that was forbidden (the first coming here).
Just dont jump from one religion, into another - without taking time to breathe and examine.
to the people in this forum:.
"but if you have bitter jealousy and contentiousness in your hearts, do not be bragging and lying against the truth.this is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is [the] earthly, animal, demonic.for where jealousy and contentiousness are, there disorder and every vile thing are.
" - james 3:14-16.. -aleman.
You are quoting the BIBLE ??? To US ??? Don't ya know that people here know more about the bible than the average human being .... LOL.
this is one of my favorite pieces.
it resonates.
abandoned, i thought of you today when i read this.
Thats cool, simple and so true. I am chapter 3 too.
...i've been thinking and i reckon leaving "the truth" and risking losing your entire family has to be one of the bravest things to do.
i am still considering whether my exit is possible but to all who have done it, well done!
i noticed on another thread that others found once they left it inspired other family members to leave too.
Well, I left, and at the time thought it the most difficult thing I did ... But in time other challenges arose that tested my bravery
As for your question about how common t is that family members leave too : My mum faded after I got DF. But my mum was never a hard core believer. I know a former sister in my cong who is DF, het entire hardcore family is still in.
Guess it depends on the family.
women may not not appreciate this, but i have a hunch a few of you men will.
feel free to discuss: .
the lord and the harley rider .
Damnit, it made me laugh ...
i haven't left.... 1 thing while i'm actually in is being here though.... i'm happy here.
i actually feel for the first time really "right" about something... .
I went to my Uncle's birthday ; http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/7/32631/1.ashx
i know many people who are stressed and depressed.
they feel burnt out and anxious.
how have you dealt with such issues?
I am in the time and place of my life that I cannot seem to deal with it.
In time, with patience, and with luck - I'll do better.
i'm having a minor outpatient surgery in the morning in charlotte.
the hospital just called me and asked me how i felt about blood transfusions and if i had any religious beliefs that would hinder my medical care.
they still had listed from years and years ago, that i was a jw.
Good luck .
