I'm grateful for being created. I'm so grateful for being able to give birth to two wonderful children. I have the best of both world's. A bonny boy and a beautiful girl. I'm so grateful for that. Parenthood is a wonderful thing. Panther
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November is Gratitude Month - What are you grateful for?
by BrendaCloutier inthanksgiving means more than turkey.
it means giving thanks for the things we are grateful for.. i am grateful i'm sober, relatively healthy, and have a terrific relationship with the love of my life.
i can no longer work, and he provides for me, pays my health insurance and medical, food, shelter, entertainment, travel.
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Are You Surprised As To How You Are Now That You're Out of The "Truth"?
by minimus insince we were indoctrinated that those leaving the organiztion had their lives turn into sh*t until they "returned to jehovah (the organization), how would you say things have turned out--so far?
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I'm happy to know that "I do have a good heart condition". Even out of the JW org. No matter what they say. That feels really good. Panther Now that I'm out of the ORG. I'm standing up for myself more. It feels great. Like that cereal commercial with the tiger. You know the one. lol panther
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Depression & Jehovah's Witnesses
by minimus inis it me or does it seem that nearly all jws go through depression in varying ways??
i'm not talking about what the average person could deal with because of a loss of a loved one or a job termination, etc.
i'm referring to being depressed because you're a jehovah's witness.
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This is a really interesting topic. My sister would always comfort me about my depression by telling me that there's tons of people in her kingdom hall on medication for depression. I don't know why but that never made me feel any better. I wonder why. Great, I'd be thinking. I'm in a religion that's represented by a bunch of depressed lunatics. Not all were lunatics but alot were. Oh my Goodness. It was scary. It's always nice when someone introduces you as depressed before they even mention their name. I don't make this a practice myself. You'd be amazed at the amount of people I've come across in the truth/pardon me Jw's who do. It's really weird. Since I've left the org. I guess it's officially been about a month since I've told my family and friends that I'm leaving I've been under alot of stress. The funny thing is. I'm not depressed at all. All these negative things happening to me but no depression. My doctor has actually reduced my prescription by alot. I guess I'll leave it up to you to decide if I feel better from leaving the JW's organization. I feel really horrible about not having my friends anymore. I miss them terribly but I'm not depressed. Repressed leads to depressed. Just a theory of mine. Love panther
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Send some cheering up for our (((bem)))
by xenawarrior ini understand that bem was involved in a car accident a couple of days ago and she's suffering from some broken ribs and a broken toe and is in a great deal of pain.
in addition, her car was totaled.. ((((((((((((bem)))))))))))) sending gentle hugs your way, my friend.
please take care of yourself and i hope you heal quickly and are back with us very soon !!.
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Tim Horton
Hi Bem, I really hope that you're feeling better soon. That sounds really painful. I love your forum picture of the kitty cat. I hope you're purring soon. Cheer up. love panther, I'll be thinking of you.
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Dictionary -Rogets II- The new thesaurus: INTOLERANCE; (see prejudice) noun -Irrational suspicion or hatred of a particular group, race, or religion : bigotry, intolerance. In case anyone wanted to know the official meaning of the word. At this time I can't answer the question because I'm not 100% sure of how I feel. It's a pretty strong word with pretty strong meaning. Probably something to think seriously about. I feel sad to see the negative remarks going back and forth on the forum. I hope that you guys can work through your differences. They seem pretty strong and deep setted. Regards and I hope the definition helps. Panther It would be nice to stick to the topic at hand and try not to insult one another. Don't ya think. it's sad to see that's all. We're supposed to be supporting one another. I thought anyway.
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THE WATCHTOWER HOW LONG DO YOU GIVE IT ????????????
by vitty innow wishful thinking is different from the facts, but in our age of technology, which is pretty new!.
how long do you think the wts got before the "truth" is out ?
( i hope its soon).
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I think the society will be around for a long time. I'm not quite sure why. It's just a feeling that I have. I know that like Simon had said, there are those who need it as a crutch. Like my mom due to her Muscular Dystrophy. Other people need it for either physical or emotional reasons, until they grow and find that, hey this religion isn't what I really need in life. They realize what they need and can fill in the blanks. People depend on so many other things, like, religion, people, circumstances, situations, in life when really they should be depending on themselves for the answers. You yourself are the only one that will get you through thick or thin. Please don't forget it. It's a very hard learning curve, but a good and important one. (((((hugs)))))) Panther
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Getting fed up with fading
by Pole inok, so here is my story in put a nutshell: .
1. i first had "nagging doubts" about the borg some three years ago (after 6 years of being a faithful witness).
2. i stopped avoiding "apostate" internet sites some 1.5 years ago, which really helped me confirm my doubts.
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Hi,
I think for me Gary B. summed it all up in a nut shell. I'm not going to let people treat me with disrespect whether it's to do with religion or anything else for that matter. My husband and I have been fading for 7 years now. Not successfully because our family and the witnesses are still badgering us. Recently we have become a little more obvious about it. We have told our family that we don't want to be JW's any longer. That was about a month ago. Yesterday for the first time my Dad came by and told me that my Mom and sister still want to talk to me. Interesting that they sent a messenger. I said fine as long as they don't push the religion on myself/the hubby and especially our kids. We have yet to hear from my hubbys family. I don't know what will happen there. They are all JW's. When the elders come to the door now I tell them that I'm busy and can't come to the door. They have actually stopped phoning. My closest friends have stopped phoning. I guess only time will tell if we will be Df'd or not. We are trying to fade in an obvious way I guess. Successful or not. I don't know yet. I would probably say if people have family in the ORG. fading is the best thing. It's a lot less complicated. It's just hard to be fake when you really aren't that way. I don't think that God intented for us to be something that we aren't. All the best to you. That seems to be what the JW religion is all about. Being something that your not. Panther -
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The most frustrating, sad thing in the world
by Soledad ini just learned that an ex-cowoker of mine became engaged to her abusive boyfriend.
she is probably one of the brightest, prettiest people i have ever known--but she doesn't believe that because her boyfriend would rather have her believe she is dumb, ugly and nothing at all without him.
i am so sad for this girl.. she was in college last year and he made her give it up.
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You are a very good friend and that is definately what she needs right now. All the abuse and insults have made her insecure and feeling worthless. She probably feels like she won't be able to meet anyone else because I can almost guarantee that he tells her that. It's all part of his control tactics. She needs help. She doesn't sound strong enough to leave him on her own. She needs as much support as she can get. From you and from her family. This girl needs a big self esteem boost. She needs to know that she can make it without this guy. I would love to rough him up, personally. He sounds like a real piece of work. I've had a few in my life but I did manage to leave them behind. The baggage from them on the other hand takes a long time to get rid of. An abusive man/woman/person can mess you up really bad. It's awful what we do to each other as human beings. Sad really. She deserves better. Get her mom, family involved. Tell her to leave this guy. Don't let up. It could very well cost her, her life. Once she has his kids she's stuck with him. Sad, but true. Make sure she things good and hard on that. Is he going to hit her when she's pregnant. He does now!!! Books are good, get her to a councellor. Please help this girl. It sickens me to hear this crap. love a very worried panther
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I want a corvette. The stationwagon with the hemi is way too cool too. That is definately a mom driving in style. I think all mom's should have one when they come home from the hospital with their new baby. Newbaby, new station wagon. Definately sounds fair to me. LOL panther / Hey we worked hard for those babies. Right ladies!!!!!
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Chocolate could be effective cough medicine
by bebu inthe best news i've heard all year!
(well, it's close, anyway!
...never thought i'd be looking forward to the cold season, did you?.
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Any excuse to have chocolate is a good excuse. Panther