MerryMagdalene

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  What do you have now?

  by osmosis in

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  i was talking to my aunt the other day.

  she knows i talk to you apostate folks and i don't think she's very comfortable with it, but that's her problem.. she did, however, ask a question that seems particularly important, not only in and of itself, but even more so when you apply it more generally.. the question was: what do you people have now that you're out?

  what has leaving given you?.

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  MerryMagdalene

  That's some painful honesty there, tij...

  ~Merry
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  A JW wants to know where we go when we leave the society

  by Madame Quixote in

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  i told him about few things we do.

  maybe some of you could add to this at: .

  http://www.jamaat.net/jforum/viewtopic.php?p=4682#4682 .

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  MerryMagdalene

  There's nowhere to go but UP, baby.

  ~Merry
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  Im moving to Lafayette LA

  by IP_SEC in

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  any of use guys from that direction?

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  MerryMagdalene

  Take care! Look forward to hearing from you ASAPWe'll miss you.

  ~Merry
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  I bought a birthday present today

  by merfi in

  1. social
  2. family

  my middle kid turns 10 this wednesday.

  it will be the first b-day present i've ever bought her.... (gawd, now i'm tearing up)

  what i'm needing is a little help easing into actually giving it to her as she's known for the previous 9 years, 364 days that celebrating birthdays are bad, bad bad.

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  MerryMagdalene

  I'd go with the simple, personal, "I love you, I'm so glad you were born and your my kid, and I just wanted to give you a gift to help me express that" kinda thing. Maybe ask her how she feels about birthdays, gifts, celebrations. Ask why?. Let her express herself. Express how you feel, what you think.

  If she needs Bible back-up, the Bible doesn't say not to, I guess.

  Here are what some Christian sites say:

  http://www.deplicque.net/articles/birthdays.html

  http://www.nccg.org/FAQ123-Birthday.html

  ~Merry
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  Create a New Name for Yourself!

  by Scully in

  1. social
  2. humour

  here is your dose of humour for this afternoon:.

  a. follow the instructions to find your new name.. .

  b. once you have your new name, post it so we can all see it.

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  MerryMagdalene

  If I use my forum name I get Dorfus Dippinpants. Is that better or worse than Farcus Snicklebutt?

  ~Merry
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  Create a New Name for Yourself!

  by Scully in

  1. social
  2. humour

  here is your dose of humour for this afternoon:.

  a. follow the instructions to find your new name.. .

  b. once you have your new name, post it so we can all see it.

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  MerryMagdalene

  Farcus Snicklebutt.

  Sounds too masculine somehowCall me Miss Snick...or Lady Farcus...or maybe just

  ~Merry
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  The Manipulated Mind

  by MerryMagdalene in

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  2. friends

  has anyone read this book?

  looks interesting.book description.

  ever since american prisoners of war in korea suddenly switched sides to the communist cause, the concept of brainwashing has continued to fascinate and confuse.

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  MerryMagdalene

  Has anyone read this book? Looks interesting.

  Book DescriptionEver since American prisoners of war in Korea suddenly switched sides to the Communist cause, the concept of brainwashing has continued to fascinate and confuse.

  Is it really possible to force any thinking person to act in a way completely alien to his character? What makes so-called brainwashing so different from the equally insidious effects of indoctrination and conditioning, or even advertising and education?

  Research findings from psychology show that brainwashing is not a special subversive technique; it is the clever manipulation of unrealized influences that operate in all our lives.

  This book, by breaking down so-called brainwashing to its individual elements, shows how social conditioning, need for approval, emotional dependency and much else that we are unaware of, prevent us from being as self-directed as we think; and, conversely, which human traits make us the least susceptible to subtle influence.
  
  About the Author
  Denise Winn is a British journalist specializing in psychology and medicine. She is a former editor of the UK edition of Psychology Today and has written for national newspapers magazines in Britain for over 20 years. She is author of 11 other books on psychological and medical topics and is currently also editor of The Therapist

  ~Merry
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  Ex-JW Online Art Exhibit to Benefit Charities

  by rebel8 in

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  i am organizing an online exhibit of art (crafts considered too) to promote our artists and benefit cult advocacy charities.

  i plan to host a page of art images to allow the artists to sell their work, with the stipulation that part of the proceeds are donated to charity.. for details: http://jwinfo.8m.com/art_exhibit.htm if you have additional questions or comments, please pm or email me.. feel free to share this news with anyone who might be interested.

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  MerryMagdalene

  bttt

  ~Merry
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  THANK YOU

  by leftbelow in

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  i sat awake last night thinking of all the nice people on this board and wanted to share a little about my situation.

  my wife suffered a miscarriage (it was our 3rd) this time at 4 months.

  we have tried for 6 years and we were sure this would be the one.

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  MerryMagdalene

  I am so sorry for your loss, leftbelow. So much love and care goes into re-making a couple's whole world in expectation of a child. I really feel for you and your wife. May you find much comfort and strength in each other......and in us, your new friends.

  ~Merry
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  Rutherford Exposed: The Story of Berta and Bonnie

  by Farkel in

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  2. scandals

  it was made by a women who in later years wore crotchless panties and bras which had holes in the nipple areas.

  he not only knew the woman in question (she's now deceased), he has met her numerous times.

  up until recently this secret of her year's long sexual affair with rutherford was kept by the family.

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  MerryMagdalene

  Thanks for all that well-arranged info, Leo. You've been hard at work!

  It's been so interesting to see it all unfold and come together piece by piece. It makes for quite a picture. The more we find out, though, the more questions seem rise to the surface.

  Looking forward to more of both (answers and questions)...

  ~Merry