last year on memorial day a group of about 14 east coast ex-jw's met together in providence ri.
i had the pleasure of being able to have most of them back to our apartment for dessert, and thoroughly enjoyed meeting local people with a similar background.
i was able to meet zev, somebody, red horse woman, scumrat, sister act, doc bob & his wife, as well as others whom i can't remember their online names.. this year, i would like to get another group together on memorial day again, and hopefully we'll get even more of a response this year.
Red Horse Woman, You have mail! I'm looking forward to seeing you soon.
Detective, Of course you are welcome whether or not you've been a jw. There are many people out there who've been affected by the crap, so please come! And seriously, if your friend wouldn't feel comfortable coming to the party, email me and we can meet up at a different time. Hopefully he'll feel comfortable doing that, and maybe it will help him.
Becky
last year on memorial day a group of about 14 east coast ex-jw's met together in providence ri.
i had the pleasure of being able to have most of them back to our apartment for dessert, and thoroughly enjoyed meeting local people with a similar background.
i was able to meet zev, somebody, red horse woman, scumrat, sister act, doc bob & his wife, as well as others whom i can't remember their online names.. this year, i would like to get another group together on memorial day again, and hopefully we'll get even more of a response this year.
Detective, if you come, we promise not to make you wear a bag on your head! But we will make you wear a big letter A....just kidding! Seriously, we'd love to have you and your friend, but if you feel the other person wouldn't be up to anything that big email me and maybe we could get together at a different time. My boyfriend has not ever been a jw, so it wouldn't be as overwhelming maybe. My email is [email protected].
I will keep everyone posted as I start getting a good idea of numbers!
Becky
last year on memorial day a group of about 14 east coast ex-jw's met together in providence ri.
i had the pleasure of being able to have most of them back to our apartment for dessert, and thoroughly enjoyed meeting local people with a similar background.
i was able to meet zev, somebody, red horse woman, scumrat, sister act, doc bob & his wife, as well as others whom i can't remember their online names.. this year, i would like to get another group together on memorial day again, and hopefully we'll get even more of a response this year.
Neyank, Neon Madman, and Slippy, I hope you can come! Last year we had a couple drive down on their bikes from Maine, and had a nice drive. We are only a few hours away from a lot of places in New England, so hopefully we'll have a diverse group covering a lot of territory. As I get an idea of how many might come, we'll figure out the best place to meet up.
Bittersweet, please don't let being shy stop you--it is amazing to meet others who've been through very similar situations. Hopefully Sister Act can help you here--she's a great person!
I'm getting excited! Thanks for responding,
Becky
last year on memorial day a group of about 14 east coast ex-jw's met together in providence ri.
i had the pleasure of being able to have most of them back to our apartment for dessert, and thoroughly enjoyed meeting local people with a similar background.
i was able to meet zev, somebody, red horse woman, scumrat, sister act, doc bob & his wife, as well as others whom i can't remember their online names.. this year, i would like to get another group together on memorial day again, and hopefully we'll get even more of a response this year.
Yup Slippy, Memorial Day. Do you live in New England, or are you going to be visiting then? Hope to meet you in person sometime.
Becky
nope, not to to the board but to stuff i've needed to let go!
anyone who has dealt with depression and the internal effects of sustained negative emotions will understand this, i think.
its been a rough year, for many reasons, and i apologize to those whom ive not had the energy and emotional wherewithal to support.
Dana,
I have to admit, it took me a looooong time to finally open and read that book! I think a part of me knew it would have some kind of profound effect on me, and so I guess I was a little afraid of it. But oh how relieved I felt after it--knowing it's fiction, but very real in other ways.
What else do you like to read? Is there anything else that has affected you like The Celestine Prophecy? I am an avid reader, (which I'm sure drives my boyfriend crazy at times) and have finally drifted from a pretty solo "fiction" diet. Anyway, thanks for sharing!
Becky
you fight a war with bullets and bombs.
you may put me in graves and tombs.
but you fail to see reality.
Donkey
I too "got it"--you once again put into words what I have felt about the situation. Please don't let those who don't understand cause you to stop writing and posting. There are many who appreciate your talent, and I hope you continue. Thanks for sharing,
Becky
last year on memorial day a group of about 14 east coast ex-jw's met together in providence ri.
i had the pleasure of being able to have most of them back to our apartment for dessert, and thoroughly enjoyed meeting local people with a similar background.
i was able to meet zev, somebody, red horse woman, scumrat, sister act, doc bob & his wife, as well as others whom i can't remember their online names.. this year, i would like to get another group together on memorial day again, and hopefully we'll get even more of a response this year.
bttt for newcomers!
Becky
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Thank you for such a heart-moving poem! I plan to print that and keep it to share with friends--you really have a talent for putting your thoughts into words. Please continue to share if possible, because I can only imagine how much more you could say.
Becky
last year on memorial day a group of about 14 east coast ex-jw's met together in providence ri.
i had the pleasure of being able to have most of them back to our apartment for dessert, and thoroughly enjoyed meeting local people with a similar background.
i was able to meet zev, somebody, red horse woman, scumrat, sister act, doc bob & his wife, as well as others whom i can't remember their online names.. this year, i would like to get another group together on memorial day again, and hopefully we'll get even more of a response this year.
Flower, I'm looking forward to meeting you. Although I don't post a lot, I do like to read the forum occasionally so I'll make sure to take notice of your posts.
Zev & Somebody, Thanks for the email! I'm really excited about doing this, and will let you know if there is something you can guys can do for to help. I'll email more as I can. Talk to you soon!
Sister Act & Scumrat, I'm glad you guys will be coming too! Last year was so much fun, and I'm sure this year will be too. Just being able to talk to others in person and share our experiences is so helpful to me. Hope we get to see you guys soon,
Thanks for your responses!
Becky
so my mum is about ready to leave the witnesses.
i hesitate a bit to write it down like that, just in case i might be cheering too soon, but i do believe it is the case...
yesterday i took a ride with my mum in her car, and the new yearbook of the jw was on the backseat.
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It sure sounds like your mom is done with all that crap! I hope she's able to realize what they've done to you as well as herself and many others over the years, and that it will be the initiative to get the hell out. Two cents of warning though, it can be a long drawn out road to get out, so what seems one way today may be very different tomorrow. Your love for her though will be what makes the difference in the end. Good luck with everything, and I hope she finds peace soon.
Becky
