Posts by Beck_Melbourne

If you're thinking about becoming a witness, it might be worth your while to read some of the articles posted here to help you make an informed decision.

Good luck.

~Beck~

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Elders Wives

by Octavia in

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ever wonder how some of those brothers wrote such elloquent talks?

i just found out ( puternut told me) their wives wrote them for them.

that must be why they always clapped so loud for their husbands!

Beck_Melbourne

I never once wrote my husband's talks and I never knew any elder's wives who owned up to writing their husband's talks.

At any rate, it was never the material that would captivate the audience, it was usually the speaker's charisma - my ex used to 'move' the audience - bah!!!! Did nothing for me.

~Beck~

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I never thought I'd have to tell my kids....

by FreedomFrog in

what are some of the things you had to say to your kids you didn't think you'd ever have to say?

if you don't have kids you can give some examples of any family member or friends.. here are mine to my 6 year old:.

"quit licking the car.

Beck_Melbourne

What are some of the things you had to say to your kids you didn't think you'd ever have to say?

Can I borrow your car..... because its nicer, newer, cleaner and better than mine.

~Beck~

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were you more 'materialistic' when you were a witness???

by chuckyy in

it was my experience when a jw that many focussed their lives around...having good holidays...having nice cars (some with private plates)...having perfect houses etc etc.

it all seemed very materialistic to me.

totally the opposite to what was being preached from the platform.

Beck_Melbourne

If you weren't guilty of being materialistic - you were guilty of coveting.

Apparently I was very materialistic because I owned a microwave

That was back in the days when microwaves were - I must be getting old.

~Beck~

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Growing up JW....a bit of my story.

by ScoobySnax in

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when i look back in my 34 years of life, i think i'm glad that i was raised jw.

my dad never was a witness, my mum was, struggling to get us on the bus to the kingdom hall when i was 5 years old and a terror by all accounts.

when it came to christmas and birthdays, and all the things that seem to matter to kids, we were lucky i suppose in that being as dad didn't subscribe to mums beliefs and those we were being raised in, we got the tree and presents, and a cake each year.

Beck_Melbourne

Hi Scoobs and others

I enjoyed your story. I am printing it off to take home for my daughter to give to her friend at school. He has been bought up JW and is gay, and is quite confused right now. I believe your experience and those of others will help him in his journey to find his way.

~Beck~

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