Posts by Low-Key Lysmith

Since I grew up in Utah, JW's there adopted many of the Mormon cussing substitutes. Friggin', Or my personal favorite-fetchin' was used to sub for the F-word. "Bastidge" was a popular one. Sheesh, Shucks, Gol-darn, Gosh-dang, all were used alot.

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It's Award Season....Let's have a JWD "Academy Awards"

by xjw_b12 in

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this is the time of year for the "awards" shows.

we have witnessed seen the people's choice awards, the golden globe awards, and the academy award nominations were announced today.

i think it is time for the jwd awards.. every nominee is a winner.

Low-Key Lysmith

The "hero" award should go to Little Toe for the classy, brass-balled way he disassociated himself during a talk. I will always look up to him for that. Truly awesome!

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seeking help

by stopthepain in

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i have never sought out proffesional help.i guess the way i am is part of that stubborn old school mentality of"i don't need any help".i think i can fight through alot of my feelings.as a raised,insecure,unhappy,negative ex jw child,do members on this forum think someone such as myself should seek psycological help(even if yes,why?

)why can't i fully move on?does just vocalizing these issues help?.

i know the answer,but i'm afraid to deal with it.i guess i'm just having a bad day.i'm glad i have this meesage board .youve all been great,sorry to bother with my pitifull emotions,.

Low-Key Lysmith

I too have just discovered this site recently. It took me about 10 years to finally stop feeling guilty about not believing the JW rhetoric anymore. I made up for it by using drugs/alcohol/sex as a buffer. I have finally been at complete peace with myself for about the past three years and I can honestly say that I have no regrets. As for the distance now between my family and old friends, 100% THEIR LOSS! I have learned and grown so much since I decided not to let guilt run my life anymore. If there really is a God who is the embodiment of love, does it seem logical that He will strike me down? I'm not a bad guy, I try to help people out whenever I can, I don't lie, cheat or steal, I've never killed anyone, I dont covet my neighbor's wife or his bull. etc. etc. It woud seem that you are suffering from my same problem a few years ago. What if they're right? was a question going through my head all the time. I still felt guilty to some extent even celebrating birthdays and holidays. The key word is GUILT. It will eat you alive if you let it. Learning how to give yourself some credit and feel good about your decisions is the key. A therapist cannot give you this, you have to do it on your own. Stick with JWD. I can truly say that if I had known about this site sooner, It would have given me the opportunity to vent some of my fears and guilty feelings. I think the road to recovery would have been a lot shorter. You are a strong, healthy person who has been brainwashed your whole life. It will take time to heal. Just love yourself unconditionally. Give yourself credit for making the right decision. It will only get better from here.

-Breck

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So I saw an old JW friend last night at ........the bar???

by Dustin in

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so i got home from a long day of work yesterday, and decided i was gonna go to the bar and chill out for a little while.

so i'm sitting around talking to some other people i knew, when all of a sudden i see an ex-jw friend walk in.

now he was never great association, but my parents just told me how he was doing so well spiritually in our monthly "why don't you come back to the hall" conversation.

Low-Key Lysmith

It just so happens that I work in a bar. A few months ago a group of 4 young people came in and as I ID'd them, I noticed the "No Blood" card in all of their wallets. I didn't say anything about it at that point. Later, as they were all SHITFACED, I cut the group off. They called me a "f***ing pr**k", and at that point, I let on that I knew what organization they were involved with and that I thought it was pretty hypocrytical of them to display such language and behavior. I asked them what they thought Jesus was thinking about them right now and had a good laugh as they scurried out the door. All of them speechless and mortified. No tip by the way. Cheap bastards.

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Are Dubs warned about JWD at Meetings?

by Low-Key Lysmith in

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i havn't been to a meeting in years.

i was just wondering if this site is talked about @ meetings, and/or in the publicatons.

i'm sure reproof or disfellowshipping would be instant if a dub was found looking into such "apostacy".

Low-Key Lysmith

I wouldn't put it past my family to check here to see if I was a member. Not that I care, my family knows where I stand, they're just nosey like the rest of their brethren.

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Are Dubs warned about JWD at Meetings?

by Low-Key Lysmith in

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friends

i havn't been to a meeting in years.

i was just wondering if this site is talked about @ meetings, and/or in the publicatons.

i'm sure reproof or disfellowshipping would be instant if a dub was found looking into such "apostacy".

Low-Key Lysmith

Another question. Are elders allowed to look into apostate sites to check up on/get dirt on people who were formerly dubs?

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Are Dubs warned about JWD at Meetings?

by Low-Key Lysmith in

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friends

i havn't been to a meeting in years.

i was just wondering if this site is talked about @ meetings, and/or in the publicatons.

i'm sure reproof or disfellowshipping would be instant if a dub was found looking into such "apostacy".

Low-Key Lysmith

I havn't been to a meeting in years. I was just wondering if this site is talked about @ meetings, and/or in the publicatons. I'm sure reproof or disfellowshipping would be instant if a dub was found looking into such "apostacy".

LONG LIVE JWD!!!!!!

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Anybody With Sleep Apnea?

by prophecor in

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how are you coping?

do you use a cpap machine or did you get surgery to correct your difficulties?

do you dread having to go to sleep, with the possibility that you may never awaken?

Low-Key Lysmith

No, but that sounds really serious. My girlfriend wakes up sometimes gasping for air. It scares the shit out of both of us. Is it correctable with surgery? I always thought it was a psychological thing. If surgery can help her, I would like to know more.