i would like someone to discuss some issues i have.
i understand all are welcome here, so i am sure some elders or former elders could help me.
i was a pioneer for 7 years, before that i was a regular auxiliarry pioneer for 3 years, i have been a witness for 17 years.
I for one, do not believe any of this story. There was a subtle change in her way of communicating as this story is unfolding. Until today I knew nothing of the Trevor/Linda hoax. I went back and searched until I found the thread which explains it all. Maybe it is all to fresh for me, For I too cried and was emotionally affected by what turned out to be NOTHING! Time will tell.
Peg
in seeing a lot of posters threads , i feel i see many people who have been divorced at one time , and either have remarried or have stayed single .
i totally understand those who choose to stay single, as i was single for 6 years before i got married again !
as experts say, next to death it's one of the hardest experiences you'll go through !
Married at 18, divorced 28 1/2 years later. I am now 49 and enjoying my work and social life greatly! I look forward to whatever life brings me!
you could have stupid new light every week published and the vast majority aren't going anywhere.
you could see proof of contradiction after contradiction right in front of your nose, if you're a witness.
and you still won't budge.. the reason: mental and spiritual laziness.
My 2 cents-----When I was an active witness, I knew where and what I would be doing for the week. I was BUSY! I thought I had a life. I went to three meetings a week, dressed nicely. I knew at least one person would smile at me, maybe a fun little conversation after the meeting. Also, the people watching, always something interesting to observe. As for the information delivered from the stage...absolutely MIND NUMBING!
I still attend meetings...occasionly. I walk away shaking my head on what an utter waste of time. Was it always this way?
I am now a single person after many years of marriage. At times I am lonely. I no longer belong to this group of people. My occasional visit to the congregation reminds people of how inactive I am. You honestly have to at some point come to a decision...come back to the fold or make a complete break. It is a VERY difficult decison when you have children and friends hanging on!
Peg
....spelling errors on the topic headers?.
how much effort does it take to check your spelling before you post a topic??.
just read over some of the topics up for discussion right now and you'll see a very shocking (to me, at least) disregard for accuracy.. if you can't trouble yourself to get your spelling right how are the rest of us going to respect the fact you have your reasoning right either??.
Appearance! Our spelling and grammar on this board is our appearance. Honestly, we are either in the upper class or we are NOT! Have you ever worn the wrong pair of shoes with your outfit? Guys, ever stepped out of the house with the wrong pair of shoes, one brown, one black. It is noticed and usually gives way to a snicker or two!
I always look for the developed thought. Does it grab my interest? I have been in the presence of an impeccably dressed person, who has bored me to DEATH! On the other hand, the most challenged of dressers has kept me spell bound!
Terry takes notice of our appearance on this board! Sometimes...not always...he over dresses for the occasion!
Peg
i can confirm (as there seems to be some doubt) at the service meeting last night during the item about the new watchtower, a letter was read by the po.
the public talk is to be 30 minutes long.
this is to allow for more association and ministry.. lengthy negative introductions about the state of the system of things/deep last days etc are to be heavily curtailed.
Interestingly enough, I have heard that in my area where there are several congregations, about half heard the announcement. It seems, that if the PO is on vacation or is inept, the announcement was not made and is pending.
The announcement was NOT made at my cong. Not only is the PO INEPT.....he is also on vacation....AGAIN. That is a whole other story!!!
Peg
hey all.
mr. flipper.
when in the witnesses, the fanciful thought is put forward that the main thing important in a marriage is the "threefold cord" having god in your marriage.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......interesting question. I met my future husband when I was seventeen years old. I needed an answer for my future, as I wasn't given any options. Marriage was it! An answer. I was attracted to an UP and COMER! He had every intention of becoming something....MS, elder. I attached myself to him and I became something too. I had no idea at the the time, how empty and soul-less I was.
I didn't fall in love with my husband until years later. It wasn't that I didn't care for him, I did. I just think I was incapable of love at the time. I did come to love him though, deeply. Still, years later as I grew and matured, resentment set in. It truly was...the dark night of the soul.
Our marriage ended after 28 years. He was remarried less then one year after our divorce was final.
I talk with him regularly and proudly tell people that we are friends. Honestly.......I am bitter for the loss. Bitter that somehow it wasn't saved. We both read and lurk on JWD. He will read this message no doubt....even comment to me about it. We have interesting and deep converstions at times. Something that was lacking in marriage. He is no longer an elder....and I have developed soul/self.
Peg
my birthday is coming up in a month.
i'm 35 and i'm so depressed about turning 36. i've heard people really get down when they were turning 25, 30, and other ages but non of my birthday's bothered me this much until now.
turning 36 is so depressing and i think it's because here i am single again trying to now start my career, my credit, my whole life over.
I like doing a HIGH kick and singing......I"M 50!! Well, I'm not 50 till next year...but it always makes my kids laugh! SNL.....gotta love it!
my birthday is coming up in a month.
i'm 35 and i'm so depressed about turning 36. i've heard people really get down when they were turning 25, 30, and other ages but non of my birthday's bothered me this much until now.
turning 36 is so depressing and i think it's because here i am single again trying to now start my career, my credit, my whole life over.
I remember turning 30 and having a really hard time with it. AHHHHHHHH.... to be 30 again!
Actually, at 30 I was still quite a baby. I am now 49! YIKES!
I got a divorce at age 47 after 28 years of marriage. How do they say it? You've come a long way........ BABY!!!
I like where my mind is today....my body......hmmmmmmmmm.........I'm working with the changes it is bringing.
36 is YOUNG!! Keep living!!!
Peg
being a dyed in the wool northeasterner means i have certain proclivities:.
a love of smashmouth nfc east football and an abiding affection for underachieving baseball teamsthe ability to find woody allen films (nee' woody allen himself) exceptionally funnyan uncontrollable desire to drive 4 miles out of my way to go to the place with the better bagelsno aversion to psychotherapy/analysisi went under psychotherapy for about 8 months; not near long enough to get the kind of depth thats needed but it was still insightful and liberating in its truncated form.
resistance is a huge factor in the process and i fought it like most, maybe with a subconscious disadvantage stemming from an inbred fear of "the world".
Psychotherapy can be down right DANGEROUS!
I saw my first therapist in June of 2001. I was deeply depressed and anxious. At the end of three years of therapy, I was deeply depressed, suicidal, anxious and had been sexually exploited by this so called expert.
With the help of many good people, I filed a civil suit, a complaint with the Health department and found a female psychologist who helped me develope a keen sense of SELF!
I settled my civil suit, the therapist lost his license and while I still have my issues, I am content and happy!
Just this last week, I said goodbye to my therapist of two years. She was an outstanding professional that gave me the skills to make it on my own!!
bad things do happen for a reason.
here is the reason.. for bad things not to happen only good things would always be happening.. then, "good" would lose relative distinction with less "good".
the less good would start to look bad in comparison.. suddenly, what use to seem only good would be bad by contrast.. is this crazy talk?.
I expect the WORST, everyday! I run through my mind, every bad event that could possibly happen for the day. When it doesn't happen? It is the BEST day ever!
Only problem? My therapist says I have anxiety? Can you say NEUROTIC! HA HA!!!!
Peg
