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  Is there life after menopause?

  by Sadie5 in

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  a few months ago, at my last doctors visit, she strongly suggested i get off birth control pills to let my body go through menopause naturally.

  it took a few days for me to work this out.

  although i really dont want any more children, the idea that i could no longer have children saddened me.

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  You WILL survive. I went thru surgical menopause at 42. I couldn't go on hormone replacement for a couple months. Talk about a roller coaster ride. KILL!!!!!! CRY!!!!!!!!!! KILL!!!!!!!!!! CRY!!!!!!!!! HOT FLASHES!!!!!!!! Did I mention KILL???????? I finally got my hormones and felt muuuuuuuuuuuuch better. I have'nt taken any hormones for a couple years and am doing fine. I get an occational hot flash but very livable. Let your family know you love them when you can and urge (it won't take much) them to stay out of your way when you can't. You are not in control of the situation, don't feel bad about it, be kind and loving to yourself. I likened it to a drug addict kicking the habit. I don't think the body knows the difference. You don't have to go cold turkey tho, your doctor can help get you thru it. Good Luck and Best Wishes.

  Did you ever get a job? I missed it if you did. Hope your life is settling down.
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  I'm back, and survived the plane flight!!

  by ScoobySnax in

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  just got back from corfu today, naturally looking like a bronzed adonis.. even the plane flight wasn't as bad as i thought, even though it was a bit bumpy on the ride home.

  hired a car and saw some of the island, beautiful scenery, sandy beaches, secluded coves, olive groves and historical monuments.

  the greeks are such fantastically warm and friendly.

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  Ya just didn't want to do the presentation, admit it! Just kidding. I see your point about jumping thru hoops, it just isn't right sometimes that someone can't be given a job because they can do it right, instead of having to be drilled for all the right answers, when they know you already have them or you wouldn't be doing it now. If they really gave you the job, they would have to pay you more for it. This way you are saving them money. Wonder how long it takes them to find a replacement???????
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  I'm back, and survived the plane flight!!

  by ScoobySnax in

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  just got back from corfu today, naturally looking like a bronzed adonis.. even the plane flight wasn't as bad as i thought, even though it was a bit bumpy on the ride home.

  hired a car and saw some of the island, beautiful scenery, sandy beaches, secluded coves, olive groves and historical monuments.

  the greeks are such fantastically warm and friendly.

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  Scooby,

  Did you do your presentation? Did you get the job for really, real or are you still just pretending you have the job? WHATS GOING ON WITH THE JOB THING? Inquiring minds need to know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  I'm back, and survived the plane flight!!

  by ScoobySnax in

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  just got back from corfu today, naturally looking like a bronzed adonis.. even the plane flight wasn't as bad as i thought, even though it was a bit bumpy on the ride home.

  hired a car and saw some of the island, beautiful scenery, sandy beaches, secluded coves, olive groves and historical monuments.

  the greeks are such fantastically warm and friendly.

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  Glad you're home safe and sound Scooby, good to hear you had a great time. Yeru, stop teasing him bout them women.
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  seven006...thanks, bud!! :)

  by onacruse in

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  when you and i've talked about your trip to bethel, i had only a very few clues about the ramifications of your 'experience,' and how much it changed your life.. everyone else has said 'thank you' too .

  and also, because i know i'm embarrassing the shyte outta ya.

  lol .

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  Did I miss Part 6? I've been waiting...................................................
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  Trying to find myself in the world of ex-JW-dom

  by Amazing in

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  amazing has lost his mind ... .

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  My deepest sympathy for your loss, Amazing. Please give my condolences to your family. ((((((((((((Amazings Family))))))))))))))
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  40 Years Ago Today

  by RAYZORBLADE in

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  on september 8, 1963 my sister, carmen elizabeth was born.. she was, and would remain the only girl in our family.

  she was so adorable, brown haired, brown eyed and had a great smile.

  she was less than a year younger than i, and we were like the 'best of pals' as kids.. she'd allow me to put beans in her ears, or get her to put peas in her nose or carrots on top of her teeth, and make me laugh.. she was born in cape breton, nova scotia.

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  (((((((((((((((Rayzor)))))))))))))))) & (((((((((((((((((((((Rayzors Mom)))))))))))))))))))))))))
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  Fading?

  by neverin in

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  i have been lurking here for about 2 years now and have decided to 'come out' of lurkdom.

  a brief history - although i have never attended meetings my dad and 2 brothers are elders - mom has never been 'in the truth', dad joined when they had been married about 10 yrs.

  anyway cut to the chase - i was abused by my brothers friend - i was 10 her was 22 - and i only told my parents 2 years ago, aged 32. the whole mess is a very long story and perhaps i will take the time to tell all in the future.

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  Welcome to the board Neverin.

  So glad you decided to come out of lurkdom! It does sound as though your Dad is losing interest. Maybe you could let him know you have noticed him skipping the meetings and ask him if everything is okay or is he having some problems (doubts) that he can't talk to the elder sons about and may not want to worry your Mom. He may open up to you for being concerned about his out of characture behavior. You could let him know if he has doubts he could safely discuss them with you and not fear any action against him. It may lighten his load to talk to you. If he does want out you can get help here to make it easier. Hang around and let us know how he's doing.
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  How Can I Get Info on a Dead JW ??

  by SanFranciscoJim in

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  i just received a fascinating email from someone looking for information on a jw who died in the late 1970s.

  all i have is the person's name and city of residence at the time of death.

  is there some place (preferably on the internet) i can go to see a copy of the death certificate?

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  SFJ,

  I don't know if they would have the info on the internet for that far back by typing in Google, the town then obituaries but you could try that. Below is a link to get a death certificate on the net but you have to pay for it. You will also need all the important information to get it probably like date of birth, death etc.

  http://www.usavital.com/

  Edited to add........Google search type in "Death Certificate how to get" and you will get all kinds of ways to get one.
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  Sun Rise

  by Been there in

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  good morning everyone,.

  if anyone remembers, sunrises, and sunsets are my time with god.

  i wish i had a scanner (that worked) to show you the most unique sunrise i have seen in my life.

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  Good Morning everyone,

  If anyone remembers, Sunrises, and Sunsets are my time with God. I wish I had a scanner (that worked) to show you the most unique sunrise I have seen in my life. I have seen more beautiful, but none more unique.

  It was bright pinky orange with the clearest blue back ground. Picture if you will a childs rendition of a sun (some adults too, me included), a circle with rays coming out of it. The center of the sun would be obstructed by the house across the street, the sun comes up behind the house. The center was a cluster of small puffy clouds , out of this cluster came long fingers of puffy clouds that went across the whole sky in a sunburst way, staying connected to the center cluster. There were 11 fingers from horizon to horizon. Or picture a clock, the center of the hands being the center cluster of clouds then from 9 o'clock to 3 o'clock a finger of clouds going out to each hour. It was amazing. I've seen waves of clouds but these were'nt waves. Well maybe they were waves, but they were attached at a center. Simply unique. As the sun came up it turned more to white a grey and the fingers bled more into the blue sky, not so distinct and vivid. What a picture to behold.