Aude_Sapere

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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?

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  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.

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  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 .

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

  lifestyle .

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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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  We had some visitors

  by Mulan in

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  they love our dog's food and come back every few nights.

  they didn't seem frightened by us at all.

  aren't they adorable?

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  Aude_Sapere

  And here I thought it was elders comin' round for more fun times...

  -Aude.
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  Hi everyone!

  by schne_belly in

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  well - this is my first post.

  i want to express my gratitude to all of you in jwd land for the help you provide.

  i'd be glad to relate stories, and experiences in the future, but wanted to introduce myself first.

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  Aude_Sapere

  Hi Schne -

  Welcome to JWD. Glad you spoke up so quickly!

  -Aude.
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  Meet the JW's little brother:

  by Winston Smith :>D in

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  meet the jw?s little brother:

  http://www.jsonline.com/news/wauk/mar05/311434.asp

  killings shed light on church

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  Aude_Sapere

  Thanks for the validation!

  It's been more than 20 years and I didn't remember specifics. Just that I enjoyed reading his publication much more than the WT.

  -Aude.