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  I can't do it anymore.

  by Gadget in

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  people who've been reading my posts will know i've been trying to get reinstated so i can get back together with my girlfriend/fiance.

  the more time goes on, the less i feel able to do that.

  all the things i hear from the platform, and the things that elders have said to me just reinforce the fact that i want nothing at all to do with this organisation anymore.

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  Gadget,

  You have been honest with yourself. Now be honest with her. Sometimes a clean slate is the best answer. Freeing the way for true happiness on both sides. Best wishes in what ever you decide is best for you. To thyne own self be true.
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  Having It Both Ways?--A Defining Characteristic

  by blondie in

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  i was reading on another website and found this post.

  the poster said i could post it here.

  it shows why it is hard to reason with anyone in the organization.. when individuals leave the organization for conscience reasons, it is evidence that god is shepherding and protecting the flock by doing a sifting work.

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  I like that Blondie, thanks.
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  Are you ever taken aback by what some here have said to you ?

  by berylblue in

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  as in ....you post something you feel is rather innocuous, or sincere, or perhaps revealing something rather private and honest and candid, and someone blows you away with a nasty comment?.

  i am not speaking of heated debates.

  if one participates in those, one expects to receive passionate replies which may sometimes hurt.

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  Yes. It made me cry. He put this little woman in her place, he sure did. For months I wanted to bring the subject up to see if there could be some help for something that is very painful to me and I don't know how to fix. I didn't have the nerve to start a thread about it on my own, so when someone else did, I opened up. (dumb) I won't be sharing anything anytime soon.
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  Blackouts in London and SE England

  by blondie in

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  http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2003-08-28-england-power_x.htm (below)

  london, parts of england lose power

  london (ap) power went out in parts of the capital and southeast england on thursday, bringing much of the london underground and many regional trains to a halt and trapping rush hour commuters in the tunnels.

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  So who got reinstated in England??????????
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  Life is Good

  by joelbear in

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  many of you have known me through the board for quite some time now and you know that i have had quite a battle with depression, anxiety and even suicidal thoughts.

  i am on a medication now that has really helped me.

  if any of you suffer daily from worry, depression and anxiety i really urge you to seek help.

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  Joel, welcome back to the world of the living. We missed ya. Glad you found something that is helping you recover. Now go out and enjoy some life.

  Also happy Birthday to Ash. Better get that call in because good therapists have a very long waiting list. If you mention that you are suicidal it will speed things up. Both of you take care.
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  Fairweather Friends

  by StinkyPantz in

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  this term can mean many things in my opinion:

  ) they are only around during the "good times", but not there for you, during the bad

  ) the friendship is based on their terms only.

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  I think #1. I'm sure the other two have their own names.
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  Holiday booked today...Scared of Flying!

  by ScoobySnax in

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  ok so i booked my holiday up today over the internet, going next monday week 1st september to corfu in greece, anyone been there>?.

  also i'm scared sh@tless about flying.

  any tips?

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  Scoobs? You OK?

  Hurry.............someone get the SALTS, I think Scooby has PASSED OUT!

  Way to go guys.
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  dilemna--what would YOU do?

  by Ravyn in

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  ok, lee and i rented a nice little house from a sweet couple for over two years when we lived in tn.

  it was the only good thing about tn.

  we had nice neighbors and wonderful landlords.

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  Personally I wouldn't let the neighbour put you in the middle of it all. I would not go to the police on the word of one paranoid person (have you seen any of what she speaks? or heard it from another source?). She may not be able to handle the change in the neighbourhood and just not be able to accept the new neighbours and be seeing them and any action by them with tainted glasses.

  If in fact it is as bad as she says, it is the responsibility for the neighbours husband to step up to the plate and defend his family if the wife can't. He lives there and would be the best person to answer any questions for any investigation.

  You might ask the landlords (in passing) how they like the new tenants, see if they have any complaints with them. These people may pay the rent on time, not make any noise, (they do) cut the grass, keep the place kept up etc. within landlord guide lines.

  Are the new neighbours really mistreating the children? or is it just a little differant then someone else would? Has having a new baby made old neighbour hyper vigilant? The dad and kids may have been having a blast with the lawn mower, it was'nt smart or mature (men can be big kids), but was it police worthy?

  If drugs are in fact being sold in a landlords house he should be made aware so he can protect his property from being taken away in a drug bust, but it is the neighbours responsibility to notify him of their suspitions and his responsibility to check into it by calling in the police or what ever.

  Step back from it emotionally, save your precious energy, and respectfully let the old neighbour use her energy (or hubby's) to fight her battle. I think you will save yourself a lot of grief in the long run. Why should you be the bad guy and they sit back and let you do all the work when you don't even live in the state any more. They (and the other neighbours) need to deal with the problem, not you. A phone book has all the numbers to city hall. Make them go through all the proper channels so it can stick in court if it ever came to that. If taking care of rental property is to much for the landlords then they do need to sell it, but until then it is their responsibility to do what needs done, not yours.

  I just want you to see that you really do not need to be in the middle of it all unless you chose to be.
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  Heads up Aztec, Tornados close by

  by Been there in

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  tornados and severe weather just west of detroit.

  take cover people in ann arbor & detroit area.

  take care.

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  Tornados and severe weather just west of Detroit. Take cover people in Ann Arbor & Detroit area.

  Take care.
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  My Witness Experience

  by Paradise Found in

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  iam grateful for my witness experience.

  for the personal development the experience has given me.i belive the experience has made me a better man not a lesser man.. admittadly any positivnes that has come out of the negative is at great cost.

  that i have been more angry than sad.that i have been unable to educate and warn those indoctrinated in this lie.

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  Been there

  Welcome PF & S L thanks for your posts. Hang around awhile and tell us more