Posts by Aude

Yet, you are always too afraid of losing your positions to confess them. I am not a coward such as this. I make mistakes everyday. But I am not a bad person. For you self- righteous hypocrites to label me as such, shows your arrogance and ignorance. My dreams are now my own, and I intend to follow them without your religion holding me back.

Very powerful words. Very well put.

He read it, eyes got big and he simply turned around and walked away. The most self-empowering moment of my life.

Very rude. Coward. He could have found even a half dozen words - 'Sorry you feel that way' - and let you go. He exited like a spoiled brat.

I'm so happy for you having gotten to this point so early in your life. Congratulations!

-Aude.

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Jesse Jackson thinks Michael is a traditional Christian and a good JW

by Dogpatch in

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http://msnbc.msn.com/id/7231414/

'scarborough country' for march 17 .

read the transcript to the thursday show

Aude_Sapere

I was at his hall the night he was publically reproved (shortly after 'Thriller' was released).

He absolutely was an active witness (unbaptized publisher, I guess)

Little bit later, as Randy said, there was a hush-hush agreement that he no longer considered himself a witness and the congregation just left him alone. Mother and at least one sister (Rebbie) remained fully active.

I would imagine that with all this negative press and accusation that he will take comfort from whoever will offer it. Mother is JW so he will wear the JW title if it brings him comfort and understanding.

So sad on so very many levels.

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What Kind of Family Do You/ Did You Have While In The "Truth"?

by minimus in

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was your family a supportive one?

whether they were witnesses or not?

were they hard asses whether they were jws or not?

Aude_Sapere

Abusive. All forms.

Only my parents and siblings were 'in the truth'. Extended family was all Catholic and Protestant and we had very, very little contact with them.

Unfortunately, JW "family" is not real family, in most cases.

Min - your comment here twinged my heart. About 15 years ago I took legal custody of one of my siblings. For some reason I was sitting in his school waiting for I don't remember what. The principal - a real nice, kind, compassionate man - come over and sat next me. Asked me how I was doing - I was looking pretty stressed/sad, I guess. I said a few things and then mentioned something about Family Crap. He leaned close and said softly in my ear: "You don't *have* a family." I still tear up when I remember that comment. (I'm crying now thinking about the truth of those words.) But it is true. My JW 'family' was not real family at all. -Aude.

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I've decided to disassociate myself tonight

by Dustin in

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the kingdom hall where i used to go has the theocratic ministry school and service meetings on tuesday.

i have finally come to grips with my need to exit the jehovah's witnesses forever.

i told my parents today that i'm leaving the jw religion behind forever.

Aude_Sapere

I hope this brings me the emmotional peace and contentment that I have been looking for.

I hope so, too.

I think it such an empowering move. It seems that you have carefully thought it through.

Best wishes for strength and dignity.

oh yes - Enjoy the party, too!!

-Aude.

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Honoring Your Wishes: Put Them in a Living Will!

by Voyager in

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http://www.sacbee.com/content/lifestyle/story/12605440p-13459740c.html .

lifestyle .

Aude_Sapere

I did this a few years ago and while it was tough to answer the questions, it felt GREAT to sign it and have it witnessed.

As hard as it may be to answer the questions for yourself, imagine how much harder it would be for your loved one / ones. At a time when they are probably already stressed, they have to consult and try to second-guess your wishes.

I think that completing a Living Will is a very grown up and extremely loving thing to do.

-Aude.

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OMFG I forgot about this...

by Mastodon in

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i forgot this cooky thing that i wanted to share with y'all.

my mum has a pet dwarf rabbitt...she puts a tie on the rabbitt and takes him door to door and to the bible studies....maybe she's compensating because i left the dubs...it all sounds like she is not playing with a full deck, it's funny and kinda sad at the same time.

Aude_Sapere

That is just too funny.

Best laugh I've had all week!!

Thanks for sharing that. Please send more funnies.

-Aude.

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A personal account

by cheeseman in

i'm new to the forum.

glad i found this place, it seems i've finally found somewhere i feel comfortable.

i'm writing this to get some stuff out of my system.

Aude_Sapere

Hi Cheeseman -

Welcome to JWD. It's a good place to feel, learn and laugh. (Not always in that order.)

It's a real good group and I'm glad you not only found us but also spoke up!

Thanks for introducing yourself.

Now please excuse me while I go back and read your post...!

-Aude Sapere. (meaning: Dare to Know; Dare to Have Knowledge.)

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Welcome to me

by Archimedes in

hello, i'm new to this board.

i've been a regular at jwo for a while, but since the site is having some sort of issue, i can't access it, so here i am.

love apostate talk in any form.

Aude_Sapere

Hi Arch... and Dyna...!

Welcome to JWD.

Yes, we have seeitallclearlynow and honesty. There are here somewhere.

Probably scheming some fun.

Glad to have both of you with us.

-Aude.

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You're My Reason For Why I Am

by prophecor in

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i would like for it to be known that my being apart of jwd has been an experience that has given me hope.

i've come to enjoy being a part of the online community, so much so that it's what i look forward to when my day involves something other than being here.

the only thing better than being here would be to experience being with you all, face to face.

Aude_Sapere

Lovely sentiments.

Thank you for expressing so kindly for the rest of us.

I completely agree.

((((((((Group Hug)))))))

-Aude.

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