Posts by Seeking Knowledge

Is there something significant happening in May for the JW's?? My ex wants to switch weekends with me which is unusual, and I'm fairly certain I have plans for that weekend . I think he said the 20th or something. I'd just as soon NOT allow my son anymore saturation if that's the case.

Anyone??

Thanks!

SK

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I'm not angry anymore...

by TerriO in

my name is terri, and i live in the south of england.

i used to be a regular pioneer in the jw's, i stopped going to the meetings about 5 years ago.

and my life has just got better and better.

Seeking Knowledge

Wow Terri:

Great story!! Welcome to the board! You'll find lots of friends here!

SK

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UPDATE 2: Since Freedom is Free, Why is it Taxed?

by RichieRich in

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yesterday after school i had to go work on a project with friends.

mom said be home by 5, but there was a huge accident a mile from where i live, and i sat on the road for like 10 - 12 minutes, and was 5 minutes late getting home.

mom was there (didn't go to work- guess why) and she was pissed.

Seeking Knowledge

Holy Crap RR!

Been away, and here I am and there you are. I agree with most everyone here, you need to get your stuff together as "under the radar" as possible until this blows over. Your mother will calm down eventually, especially when she sees that her antics are really not causing you any problems on the surface. She may not change her mind about things, but she will calm down. Maybe when that happens she'll remember how much she loves you and may begrudgingly accept your decisions in life. On the other hand, she really doesn't have any right to tell you how you will spend your paycheck and put you on an allowance, but if you must indulge her until her face goes back to a normal color, so be it. Just have your ducks in a row!

My thoughts are with you Richie, I've followed all your posts and you're fantastic. Most teenagers don't know who they are at your age, but you've not only got that under control, you've gone out & taken action to make sure your life will be lead the way you want to live it! I'm way to far away from you to help directly, but anything I can do let me know! I know you're going to be a great inspiration to my son when the time comes!

SK

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RICHIE RED ALERT

by RichieRich in

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i was on the phone speaking with verne thoren, presiding overseer of the willow springs, nc congregation of jehovah's witnesses.

he tells me he knows of my possesssion of the flock book.

he knows of my involvement on this site.

Seeking Knowledge

Good Luck Richie....you're a good young man, don't forget that. I'll be thinking about you today.

SK

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Satan makes bad things look good

by Seeking Knowledge in

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how the hell do you respond to that?.

my 5 year old was speaking to his father on the phone last nite.

he mentioned that i had bought some babystuff for the new baby his father's wife just popped out including a cute pink bunny, and his first question to my son was "it's not an easter bunny is it?

Seeking Knowledge

Hindsight being what it is, I wanted to say something along the lines of that being so true & mentioning him & his wife....but it was better that I had my son hang up the phone. Difficult...but better!

SK

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Satan makes bad things look good

by Seeking Knowledge in

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how the hell do you respond to that?.

my 5 year old was speaking to his father on the phone last nite.

he mentioned that i had bought some babystuff for the new baby his father's wife just popped out including a cute pink bunny, and his first question to my son was "it's not an easter bunny is it?

Seeking Knowledge

How the hell do you respond to that?

My 5 year old was speaking to his father on the phone last nite. He mentioned that I had bought some babystuff for the new baby his father's wife just popped out including a cute pink bunny, and his first question to my son was "it's not an Easter bunny is it?" and my son told him no it wasn't. He said "good..remember that Jehovah doesn't like that...and Satan makes bad things look good"

I was livid. My poor kid is once again being told that my beliefs are wrong and I don't know how to fight this idiot anymore. I've taken him to court, the judge has told him to knock it off, and still, he'll do it. Not to mention that this past weekend he shaved my son's head..down to the scalp. I can't tell you how many times I've asked him not to cut his hair. I've kept it clean looking, but at least he had hair to run fingers thru. Now he has nothing and even my son hates it. I've told him "its ok baby, it's only hair, it will grow back" while inside I am telling him "you're father is an idiot sweetie"

It seems that his wife, who left him in October screaming DV has now decided having 2 children under the age of 2 to care for isn't something she wants to do on her own, has come back. When she's back my Ex turns into the biggest ASS to me. It becomes a fantastic game of SPITE. If I say "please don't cut my sons hair" he shaves it to the scalp and things like that. He hasn't touched this boys hair since last summer, he's been content with me having his hair cut & hasn't complained about it at all.

Mind you, he's been great to deal with since last October and in a weak moment I bought some stuff for the new baby they were expecting. At the time his wife wasn't allowing him to see his other child and told him he wouldn't see this one either until she could trust him again (his words) and I got the crying & he apologized for every terrible thing he'd done to me, we actually communicated which was great. So I bought the baby some stuff. I wanted to show him that we could still get along, etc. When they'd had the first kid, I did the same thing, altho I did hear from one of his family members that they probably "threw it away".

Just needed to vent....I have no idea how to combate this and I don't know whether to laugh or cry or run him down in the streets!

SK

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Our Book Of Bible Stories (OUR not My)... PART 1

by wanda in

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the four comptons and medical treatments .

rickie and her brother ernie campton came home crying.

whats to matter!?

Seeking Knowledge

I got your message in PM......is this an actual book??

Thanks!

SK

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help! family mbr reading my 3 yr old My Book of Bible Stories

by limbogirl in

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my soon to be three year old son asked me yesterday if i was dying.

i was shocked that he knew the word 'dying' and asked where he heard it.

he proceeded to tell me that his aunt (a jw) read him a story about jesus twiste (christ) and jesus was dying.

Seeking Knowledge

Hi Limbogirl

I'm in the same boat with you, only my son's father is a rabid (now) JW and doesn't follow any rules laid down. I agree 100% with Jgnat's suggestions. All we can do with our boys is teach them to think. Do you have a church you can go to? Anything to give him another view rather than the JW way? Kids aren't dumb, they want to make mom & dad happy, but hopefully we can teach them to understand WHY rather than accept it as the only way. My ex gets the glossy eye'd look when I bring up issues - any issues - with him. Best to keep both your feet on the ground & teach your son to reason things out.

Good luck--I'm there with you!

SK

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Stepdaughter wants B-Day

by ajsmama in

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so yesterday my two soon to be stepkids boy12,girl 9, came over for a visit with their dad.

their mom is a dub, her dad is an elder, my man is d'fd.

anyway, i was just sitting in my room feeding the baby when girl comes in and asks if im gonna start throwing her birthday parties.

Seeking Knowledge

I agree in starting out slow. I have the same (sort of) problem. I'm not a JW but my ex is. My son is with me on his birthday each year and we celebrate it. I don't have to worry about his dad finding out, he knows. What I do have to deal with is the fact my son feels he has to hide this from his dad because of how his dad feels about it. I do everything I can to express to our son that just because his dad doesn't like birthdays doesn't make them wrong. It's hell. He won't share any part of his birthday with his dad because of this. My son is 5.

Let your stepdaughter decide what she would like to do. Maybe a nice dinner out with a hot fudge sundae for her and a balloon or something along those lines Maybe when she's a bit older she'll appreciate more of a show. I'll bet she'll love feeling special. If you let her set the pace then maybe she won't feel that she's doing anything wrong when it comes to her mom.

Good Luck

SK