Posts by Aude

She was never a witness. My brother faded decades ago. Since the congregation didn't DF him, mom decided to dis-own him. Couple years later my mom started getting chummier with 'K' and of course oogled over the grandkids but was just never able to be around my brother.

Eventually 'K' decided enough was enough. If mom couldn't accept her own son, she sure wasn't entitled to the grandkids and herself.

Mother was taken aback and eventually (years later) decided (after talking to elders) that she could have relationship with them. About 6 months later she moved in.

Be careful what you ask for!

-Aude.

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Sharing birthdays with famous people

by target in

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when my husband was convinced to be baptized back in '74, the jw who studied with my husband went with him to meet with the elders.

when the elder asked for my husband's birthday for his records, he said nov 12 and the jw says "not my birthday, he wants yours".

my husband says, "it is mine".

Aude_Sapere

I share my birthday with Madonna.

Elvis died the day I turned 17.

-Aude.

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12 step program required

by stevenyc in

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friends

i am completely surprised by the amount of posts over the last couple of weeks of people (lurkers) signing up to the board and introducing themselves.

most still part of the jw cult, but thinking for themselves and wanting real answers.

i?m still a newbie to the board so i would like to know if this is common.

Aude_Sapere

Can't wait for the post.

Any chance of a pre-release version?

-Aude.

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Re: the funeral that I did not want to go to today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by cindykp in

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friends

those of you who saw my threads, know that my grandpa was going to die.

you may also remember the fact

that he went from the catholic religion to jw"s, may have had this wrong at first, but in 2003. we discussed the fact

Aude_Sapere

Only you can decide what is right for you. And your personal reasons should remain valid for you.

Sorry to hear about your grandpa but glad for you that your family showed they care.

-Aude.

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SNG's new avatar...

by Odrade in

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friends

my thoughts.... "oh look, sng took down his cute little geeky boy pic and put up a boy-toy actor pic..... .

...wait a minute..... .

... that is sng!!!!.

Aude_Sapere

Get the contacts.

-Aude.

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Letter from PO......opinions????

by jillbedford in

after leaving jw, being a former regular pioneer for many years, i wanted to still help others is a meaningful way.

this year i am raising money for the leukemia & lymphoma society.

i am training to run a marathon, 26.2 miles as part of my fund raising.

Aude_Sapere

Sounds like a form letter to me.

but we do want to respond to your letter regarding your running in the Country Music Marathon

{Isn't it the Leukemia and Lymphoma society that you are running for?}

I might guess that they send to any and everyone who solicits a donation from them. It's service time to them and you gave them that opportunity.

Oh! Right. You were a pioneer so you probably understand the importance of getting in your time however possible.

I don't think I'd resond with anything more than a 'thank you for your generous contribution'.

-Aude.

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ok, door to door question.......

by freedom96 in

i am always teasing my wife about having a "country club" upbringing as a witness.. in the hall i grew up in, and those i attended for a few years after turning 18, were pretty hard core.

i tease her about how easy she had it.

which, in my mind was clearly the case, but that is another story.. this case involves going out in service.. in my halls, you went out almost regardless of weather.