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  Playing games at a wedding shower - is it wrong?

  by Bonnie_Clyde in

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  my daughter-in-law recently gave a very nice baby shower for her cousin.

  the next day at the meeting she was called into the library and counselled for playing games.

  i asked her what the basis was.

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  Okay, I am going to find a scripture reference for you. Licking fingers to get pages to turn. Rustling of Bible pages. . . yup here it is.

  Thou shalt not play games at baby showers.

  There ya go!
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  Who Was Shocked By the Watchtower UN NGO Scandal?

  by AlanF in

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  i'd like to get comments from people about whether and how much they were shocked, surprised, or otherwise bothered by the watchtower society's becoming an associated non-governmental organization (ngo).. note that i'd like to see these comments because they might lead to some interesting publicity, so please comment accordingly.. alanf

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  Even though I left the Jehovah's Witnesses over 15 years ago, I was so shocked when I first found out about NGO status of the JW's that I became physically ill.

  I ran for the bathroom and threw up. I guess the shock was just too much to handle.
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  yeahhhhhhhhh....thankyou!

  by eye 23 in

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  thanks everyone who told me how to log back on.....i was racking my brains wondering what i had done/said wrong that had got me banned from posting.

  love eye 23

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  Hi Eye!!!!
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  The Awakening

  by Cygnus in

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  2. friends

  as many of you know, i have had some severe emotional issues the last couple of months.

  repression from growing up jw and being so damned responsible for all my years and setting aside emotions....... now the emotions are finally kicking their way through the door and coming out with a vengeance.

  i found a piece on a website devoted to anti-depressants and i normally don't do this but i thought i would share it with the board.

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  Cygnus,

  Thanks, I have had the Awakening too, sounds familiar. But every so often I need re-awakening! I have read "7 Habits of Highly Effective People."

  Very helpful
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  Damage To The Human Spirit

  by paws in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hia everyone...i have only posted in response to other topics so far and thought i'd take the plunge and start my own.. over the weeks i've read so many of your heart wrenching experiences within the org which spans almost every variation of initial contact with the jw's possible imaginable and often times i have read with tears in my eyes.

  i am always sending my love and respect to everyone:.

  .... to those having successfully freed themselves....your example is a beacon of hope.

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  Thankyou Paws!

  Perhaps we will hear your story sometime.
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  Once more, I ask for your help

  by outnfree in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  as many of you know, i believe in remote healing and the power of prayer.

  so i am asking those of you who also believe in these things to pray for me this time.

  (lena is doing excellently well, thank you!

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  OK out. Visualizing. Good Luck. I know having to wait is nerve wracking.
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  Thought it was about time I spill my guts...

  by Krystal in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i have already posted bits and bobs about my "story"... i like the companionship i have found here and i feel it about time i get this off my chest, so here it goes.

  i am a 20 year old montrealer (it is me above!

  ) who was brought up a witness from the day i was born.

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  A hug for you! Such a young girl to have been treated so cruelly. You and all the young people here get my maternal feelings going, I wish I could protect you from hurt. Just know my heart goes out to you.
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  The magazines...

  by El blanko in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  a friend of mine who is disfellowshipped wonders whether it is wtbts policy to let him have the magazines still and frankly, i can't remember.

  i told him that i believe it is their policy not to let him have the mags, but i'm not actually that sure.

  any ideas you clever people?

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  just go to the local laundromat they always have a big supply, no waiting in line and no "contriubution" needed
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  Talesin --------------> Has had SURGERY...AGAIN !

  by Rabbit in

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  2. friends

  attention !

  i just talked to our dear tal, she is a sick puppy.

  so, she's really disappointed as she's been dealing with this problem for quite a while now.

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  Talesin,

  Relax and be peaceful-it will help you heal. I recently sent a get well card to a friend that said:

  I'm not happy when you feel crappy.

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  Nine out of ten doctors want you to get well soon,

  the tenth one thinks you might still have some money left.

  We miss you and look forward to your return
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  Are You or Were You Ever On Meds For Depression?

  by minimus in

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  2. friends

  i know so many people, not just witnesses that are on zoloft or similar drugs.

  i know of some that, once they left the "truth", stopped taking these meds and have not had to go back on them.

  i know of some that, if they did not have them, would not be able to properly function......what about you?

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  Codeblue, a hug for you.

  Can you get some help from a therapist. I wish I had when the chips were down! Please don't feel alone, come commune here and maybe seek a professional.

  It really and truly does get better.

  I did not have a miracle recovery like some were lucky enough (or strong enough) to have.

  For me it was more like climbing a mountain.

  Remember, the summit is there waiting for you -and me-our job is to climb to it!