i am not going to divulge any names or contact details as i do not what this being taken much further.. i will cut to the chase, i have fallen in love with a jehova's witness.
i am not a jehova's witness... can you see where this is going?
i have been told that her being in love with me is strictly against jw "policy"... now, i have been scowering the net for days now, becomming increasingly insomniate and i have to admit, i have found nothing to support this warning.
Nice of you to offer that.
Thank you.
And best wishes for a happier new year.
I was one of those witness girls who dated worldly guys. What a mess!
I've been out of the org since my early 30's and am still pained by the horrible pains of dating 'out of the truth'. You did the right thing. For both of you.
1) to lose 20 more pounds (on top of the 35 i had recently lost).
2) to give blood.
3) to get financially on track.
To steal my nerve to purchase and read Crisis of Conscience
In fact, I think I will go order on line right now...!
what was your favorite book when you were a child?.
mine was: the giving tree by shel silverstein.
said ickle me, pickel me,tickle me too.
Tikki Tikki Tembo
Harold and the Purple Crayon
i just want to thank you all for being here, i have had a very tuff time after leaving and you have all comforted me more than you will know.
do have a healthy and prosperous new year.
wendy
Thank you to you, too!
-Aude.
a job offer!!!!!.
i am tickled pink about it.
i have been out of work for a while now(3 years almost) due to my back injury and a company that i voleenter for, offered me a postion at collage wages!!
Congrats again!!
Couple thoughts here. One you already addressed. Compensate in other areas for where you cannot fully meet your obligations. I think that most people appreciate a person who is fully committed to the task at hand and who show a cooperative spirit.
As far as which position to take? Take the one you really want. I was in a similar position about 2 years ago. Sister-in-law (also faded) told me that it was high time I started doing the things that I wanted and stopped worrying so much about others. She was right and while I still fret about things like this, I've been on my job (new career path) for 2 and a half years. I learned that rarely is there a perfect employee who fully completes each and every assignment. One who is truly interested in showing up each day, and cares to do a good job, is an extremely valuable employee.
There is a quote, and I can't remember how it goes but it ends with 'Attitude is Everything'.
This company obviously knows your limitations. They offered you not just a job but a CHOICE of jobs. I am pretty sure they know what they are in for.
If you are like most women, and certainly most ex-JW women, you have probably spent most of your life making decisions that were in someone ELSE's best interest. This one is for you. Pick the job that you really want. And congratulate yourself!
I'm really happy for you!!
-Aude.
after 40 years... part one http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/7/82158/1.ashx.
after 40 years... part two http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/7/82208/1.ashx.
after 40 years... part three http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/7/82230/1.ashx.
Deeply touching.
Thank you so much for sharing this very personal of yourself.
I hope the healing trend continues and '05 is the best of your life.
-Aude.
1) to lose 20 more pounds (on top of the 35 i had recently lost).
2) to give blood.
3) to get financially on track.
I plan to maintain better structure in my work.
Financially: Already set up to again max-out my 401k contribution for '05. I did it for '04 (YAY me!!) and will do it again in '05. Imperative to start (and continue) saving for retirement.
Weight management and excercise - Yup. Always. *sigh* Always struggle by Jan 10
I will broaden my social contacts. This year I need to find things I like to do - and DO them
I want to attend an apostafest - if one of y'all will invite me...!!
I will participate in a few backgammon tournaments.
I might consider learning to ride a motorcycle. I will definitely investigate this one.
Probably won't skydive this year, though.
I will continue with therapy - here and with my therapist.
Looking to make '05 a year of true growth. Of coming to terms with my jw past. Owning it and moving on.
Happy New Year to all on JWD!!
my telephone conversation with the watchtower society, was a sincere attempt to find out what active role the watchtower is taking to help the tsunami victims.
thursday dec. 30, 2004 / approx.
watchtower call on tsunami disaster.. 1-718-560-5000. wt-recording--thank you for calling jehovah's witnesses.. wt rep--jehovah's witnesses, may i help you?.
One thing I did forget to mention in my post was, Both Watchtower representatives seemed as though they were (only concerned with Jehovah's Witness victims), and did not mention anybody else. How's that for: LOVE THY NEIGHBOR?
This was my very thought while I was reading your (great) post.
Saddened me to remember that this is how I/we spoke all the time. Worldly people were completely expendable. Almost just in the way...
Terrible way to think of human lives.
i personally am ashamed of my so-called comeback.. hers the story.brainwashed from infancy on,got out at age 16-17-really started hating the religion.tried lots of drugs,sex ,selling drugs ,fighting,partying,gambling-soup to nuts.at a fragile and emotional point in my life,i looked back to the religion{for all those sappy and emotional reasons-ex-my life has no meaning,i dont like the way my life is}i had a short lived comeback,and fell into all the traps of believimg a cult again.thinking i needed "structure"in my life.my mom kept sayimg how i would find a nice sister,blah blah blah.... .
after 5-6 months of going to meetings i* stopped,i realized most of the people there{especial;ly young ones raised in the troof}were living lies,and acting very immature.that was 3 years ago.i havent been to the kh since and never plan on going back.. i guess im embarrssed about this and feel stupid about my "comeback".wondering if this is natural to have a comeback considering my circumstances,or if anyone has done this?.
please forgive me...........it will never happen again
I applaud your concerted efforts there.
My last 8 *years* in 'the truth' were barely going thru the motions. I finally stopped meetings, service, and talks. I've spent the last 11 years of my life feeling guilty for not wanting to be a witness and not feeling free to make my own decisions with my life.
I didn't fully fit in the witnesses, didn't really fit with my familyl, and certainly didn't fit in the world because I was still feeling under the influence of JW upbringing.
That's 19 years of limbo. Added to about 15 years actually trying to live up to my spiritual obligations.
I think if I had done like you did, Give it a go and keep my eyes open and my wits about me, I would have come to the same solid conclusion you did without wasting so much time.
You got things figured out by age 23? I humbly bow to your clarity of thought and careful, thorough consideration of options set before (and hidden from - !) you.
Impressive.
http://www.cnn.com/2004/world/asiapcf/12/28/tsunami.aidsites/index.html
(cnn) -- international aid organizations are accepting donations to help victims of the powerful earthquake and resulting tsunamis that caused widespread destruction in parts of south asia and east africa.
the groups include:.
Thanks for the posting.
I notice that 124 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn is missing. Probably goes without saying since that is the Major and Primary hub of worldwide relief?? j/k...
Thanks again for all the links.
-Aude.
