Posts by beckyboop

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Why does there have to be one right religion?

by kenpodragon in

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when it comes to cars, i tend to like toyota's.

when it comes to food, i like chinese and italian.

when it comes to vacations, i like the mountains or tropical beaches.

beckyboop

Personally I don't there is one--because anytime you get a group of people together who think "their" way is the "only" way, then problems arise. Be it abuse of power, sexual, mental, physical or any other type of abuse--something goes wrong. I really appreciate Kenpo's line of reasoning, because if anyone can't see the diversity in nature then they are truly "blind".

And besides, the way I've put it into perspective lately is this--how many of you who are parents would KILL your own children for doing some things you don't personally agree with? That's what we claim to follow in most religions today (especially Christianity). However you look at it, if you don't agree with something then you will die by your own loving?! Father. Does that make any sense? Not in my mind!

Becky

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What's the worst thing you did at the KH?

by glitter in

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i went to the 1999 memorial with no underwear on!.

so what's the worst thing everyone's done on borg property?

beckyboop

Great topic! It's nice to remember funny or embarrassing things instead of the lies for once. When I was about 2 years old, I was being taken out to get spanked and halfway down the aisle I yelled, "Jehovah save me!" Although I have heard of others doing that too!

During my elementary years one of my friends (female) used to call us all into her "office"--the bathroom--because she was the Fonz.

At one point in my life I had dated 2 different guys (in succession), and I was finally becoming very sexually curious. We would be in field service and we'd sit in the back of the van and put our bookbags on our lap in an upright position. The bags "sort of" hid our "wandering" hands on each other; although I'm pretty sure one friend knew what we were doing!

Becky

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Is anyone near me?

by Sky in

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i was wondering if anyone on this forum is near cincinnati?.

thats where i be, and i be lonely!.

peace to all!.

beckyboop

Hi Sky,

I don't live in Cincy anymore, but you have a mother load of people to meet with there. My ex-husband is Charlie, and his email is intuit37@hotmail (it's in his profile under "members"). He has been very successful at getting people together in that area, as well as being VERY talented at helping people leaving the borg. (I would never have had the courage otherwise) There are quite a few (infrequent) posters to the board who live in Cincy or No. KY. At times we've had 15-20 at a time get together, and different ones each time.

Do I know you? My name is Becky Leon, formerly Becky Daniel of Sun Valley Cong, Dayton Spanish, Williamstown, Owenton etc. I live in Rhode Island now, but know quite a few people from that area. I'm 34 if that helps. Good luck with meeting up with new friends and maybe even some old ones--you never know who you might recognize.

Becky

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Will they grow Hemp in that Paradise garden?

by kenpodragon in

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i was thinking today about that paradise garden the witness always pictured.

i remember all those happy blank faces, with the rosy cheeks and content look.

they were all smiling eating a apple, petting a lion, and running around the trees.

beckyboop

Viv,

I don't think something as good as hemp would survive under the self-righteous attitudes of the dubs! Surely that alone would kill off anything remotely connected to feeling good--except alcohol...they do drink a lot!

Aluminutty,

Where can I sign up and donate to the GB club? How about "Governing Bong" for a name? Any other ideas out there? I'd LOVE to see them high--and read the resulting articles. Hehe!

Avengers,

I can't wait to visit the Netherlands! Hopefully within the next year...

Becky

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September 11, an opinion from Mark Price

by Celtic in

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today i am hoping very much that your anniversary of the twin towers catastrophe and the pentagon/pittsburgh goes well with all of you, god forbid, anything else happening today.

in some of my posts, it would appear to some that i might have a few problems with the american people.

this is not wholly true.

beckyboop

Thank you Mark for your kind and well thought out words.

It seems to me that many people here on the forum get mad at criticisms of the US, instead of taking them for the truth they are and trying to learn from our mistakes.

Our country had a horrific blow dealt to us last year, and hopefully we can respect ALL those who died either during the attack or in later events.

For me, it was a day to finally realize that Armageddon is not coming--the JWs DO NOT have the "truth"; nor does any one group, religion, race etc.

I have greatly appreciated reading the various comments from posters who are trying to find non-violent answers to problems when necessary--because it certainly seems like violence begets violence.

Becky

13

Are you passionate about life?

by MARTINLEYSHON in

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passion.

in your relationship.

passion: a word that expresses a habit of the mind.

beckyboop

YES! I am passionate about life (finally)--thanks for asking Martin. Not only did I leave the borg

about 4 years ago, but my now ex-husband and I decided to divorce amicably and a few months

later I met the man I'm with now. We have started a new life together in Rhode Island, and appreciate

reading about and trying different things to keep our relationship alive. We have implemented different

ideas and practices from tantra, Buddhism, Hinduism etc. Doing so has certainly helped us to grow

together spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically, and sexually.

My life has changed drastically since leaving the borg--so much so that some of my friends who

also are ex-jw's are somewhat amazed at how different I am and how unafraid I "seem" to be.

I certainly still have many fears to overcome, but am finding that each day I can take new steps to be

the person I want to be--I'm inventing it as I go along! Thanks for posting the great tips--I will definitely

be adding them to my collection.

Becky

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Women. Periods, and how to cope with them .....

by Celtic in

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puts plugs in his ears from the start.. now, it don't seem to be my imagination, but many ladies for some inexplicable reason seem a tad unreasonable at least once a month where anything i do seems to be wrong in their eyes.

most ruddy irksome it is from a guys point of view i can tell ee.

here we are, quite happy in our own right, say something to this here balmpot, and wowwwwww irritable utterances just tumble forth with such degrees of unreasonableness tis almost funny to observe, but dare i laugh in their presence whilst she be in this most unpredictable of states?

beckyboop

Hi everyone,

I've LMAO reading this thread, and had to say thanks! Anyway, to Shutterbug: No, quite honestly, you may never truly UNDERSTAND a woman if you aren't one. But I can say this, you can learn to RESPECT us by educating yourself. All we ask is you TRY to empathize with the hormonal war going on inside us. As someone already mentioned, it's VERY difficult for us to go through; so any information you can find to attempt to understand us is greatly appreciated.

And I have to say, I've been pretty lucky as far as the men in my life: #1--Charlie, has 5 sisters and a mother so of course was well versed... and #2--Jonathan has a mother who seems to have tried very hard to raise her 3 boys to be aware of women's needs. I'm very grateful, because I can turn into quite the b***h from hell and it drives me crazy because I feel so different from normal! Thanks for the great post about real life.

Becky

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Take This Test

by Moridin in

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take this test...what is your true talent?.

http://64.4.18.250/cgi-bin/linkrd?_lang=en&lah=4fc5b5279291b13ceb8e96988627c431&lat=1029459166&hm___action=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2eemode%2ecom%2feredir%3fm%3d159813129%26u%3d52749.

your true talent is abstract reasoning .

beckyboop

Mine was spacial ability as well, and I'm kinda surprised! I guess we don't always know ourselves

as well as we THINK we do... I like these tests because I still haven't figured out what I want to do

for a living yet--and I'm 34. I'd like to go to school for some training, but don't know where to begin!

I guess I just need to start taking classes I like and go from there.

Thanks for posting this--I always appreciate checking them out.

Becky

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Six degrees of bad association...

by Valis in

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i had the pleasure of adding jesika to my list last night and after the haze of the sake bombs parted, i had good thoughts of all the apostates/people from this board i have met.

if i left some of you off, feel free to rebuke me at any time and please remind me if we have met and i just couldn't remember.....i'm wondering if we have six degrees of bad association...if any of you lovely folks have met any of the folks on my list then lets play a game and see how many names we can come up with and add your own list too.

megadude, elsewhere, gopher, lauralisa/evan , comf, billygoat, mozzerforlife, xena, tyydyy, sixofnine, gilwarrior, roo, rekless, desertflower, peaceloveharmony, joannadandy, eyegirl, scoortergirl, dirtyoldbiker, staceman & diane?, cara from minn, not interested, dave from minn, jim & sue from minn...and i hope many more very soon!.

beckyboop

I have met Zev, Somebody, Red Horsewoman, coffee_black, ChuckD, JJRizo, DocBob, Intuit39,

Bob's Girl, Alluminutty, mpatrick and a few more I can't remember right now. When I lived in Cincinnati

we had several apostafests that were a lot of fun. I also helped organize one in Providence where I live now,

and hope to have another one soon. I'd love to be a part of an international one someday!

Becky

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Can music & pot = a spiritual experience?

by truman in

i am just wondering, because i think for me it did.

i am a woman with grown children,.

so i am coming to these things from a different stage in life than many do, but since.

beckyboop

Truman,

AMEN!!! I'm 34, and tried it sporadically a couple of years ago. I enjoyed it, because of the freeing sensation it gave me. About a year and a half ago I met my boyfriend Jonathan, and have since learned how it helps me spiritually. Upon leaving the jw's, I felt pretty bereft emotionally and spiritually. Mj has helped me tremendously on my quest--it helps me to let go of the fetters that have been placed on my mind. The incredible experience of being able to THINK--about anything at any level is simply amazing to me.

Thanks for reminding us of Tool--we listened to some after reading your post. Have you ever heard of Widespread Panic? Their music is kind of like swampy jams, with a large variety of percussion, a didgeridoo thrown in occasionally in their live shows, etc. I went to their concert last year and danced my a** off! I felt my first real connection to the music, the people, the entire energy of the place. It was definitely a life changing event.

Saint Satan,

I too have finally figured out how to use the feeling to do different things--but it took me awhile. Being able to have an intense conversation with someone, listening to great music, enjoying nature, reading--anything to expand my mind. And I appreciated your comments about the gov't--we sure can't have a nation of peaceful people now can we! Duh!

Teejay,

You don't know what you're missing--especially if you're already a lover of music. Maybe we need to throw a different kind of apostate party soon.....we'll host!

Farkel,

I always knew the demons somehow had it better!

Becky