I've had one... after an impacted wisdom tooth was pulled. One of the worst pains I've ever gone through. Even the good prescription drugs didn't seem to cover the pain. It's part of the reason I haven't gone back to get the other two impacted teeth extracted on the other side.
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anyone ever have a 'dry socket' from a pulled tooth
by orbison11 inaargh,,after about 3 weeks of torture pain with bad tooth, got it pulled.
only to get a dry socket,,it is now almost 2 weeks later and still a bit touchy.
orb.
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What Do You Do for Work / Career?
by BlackPearl ini've been on the board for quite a while now and was wondering, what do my fellow jwdr's do for work, employment or career?
me, i'm in probably one of the most hated careers in america right now.
(not gonna tell you what it is either) but how about you, what do you do to earn a little coin?.
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Part time web designer, small town Community Librarian (think Mayberry) and full-time slave to a 3, 8 and 10 year old. I love all I do though!
I may also be adding School Librarian to my resume'. My interview is this upcoming Tuesday, wish me luck!!!
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My granddaughter 5 mos old passed away today...
by Tatiana inshe was beautiful.
her name was aliyah.
she would have been 5 mos tomorrow.
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Effervescent
Words truly cannot suffice at a time such as this. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Do you suffer from RELIGIOUS HYPOCHONDRIA???
by Terry inhealthy people don't go to a doctor.
if they do they are hypochondriacs.
hypochondriacs spend their time and money on imagined illnesses.
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I guess what I didn't make myself clear enough on is my issue with this post has nothing to do at all with a Christian vs. Athiest argument. I get soooo tired of rearing.... "Oh, you have a problem with what I say??? You must have a problem with your faith/reading ability/cognitive skills/conscience/etc etc etc".
I totally respect the athiest point of view. Most days I don't know what I believe. I do generally describe myself as Christian, although as I said, most of the time it's more just a search for my own personal truth.
That being said, I also sincerely respect your right to have your point of view, and have in the past taken quite an interests in your posts. But I find them more and more inflammatory and designed specifically to covertly or overtly insult people. If this is your method of striking up a lively discussion, I don't think it does you any justice. I think you might find an appreciation for diversity and respect for other's opinions might draw more people to the debate, rather than just those who happen to agree.
But then again, that's just *my* opinion... for whatever it's worth....
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Do you suffer from RELIGIOUS HYPOCHONDRIA???
by Terry inhealthy people don't go to a doctor.
if they do they are hypochondriacs.
hypochondriacs spend their time and money on imagined illnesses.
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It's not about being wrong or right, it's about allowing people to find their own personal growth and beliefs, without fear of being labeled and mocked.
And being "right"? I think it's better that people can be free to find whats "right" for them.
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Turning the other cheek: Then and now
by Mysterious inwere you ever in a fight when you were a jw?
how about now that you have left?.
those of you who are christian now do you feel that turning the other cheek is still the right thing to do or that sometimes there is a good reason to fight?
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I was an extremely passive person coming out of the JWs. I'm not sure if it was the whole "turn the other cheek" concept, or part of being a female non-person in the Org. It made for an extremely bad 10 year streak, where I let everyone walk all over me just because I could never disagree or stand up for myself. I've learned a few things since then, including standing up for myself and not letting people push me around (for the most part, I still have my cowardly moments), which has made me a much happier person.
As far as physically fighting, I would still avoid that if at all possible. I just think there's other ways to resolve things, and having more muscles doesn't prove anything.
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Do you suffer from RELIGIOUS HYPOCHONDRIA???
by Terry inhealthy people don't go to a doctor.
if they do they are hypochondriacs.
hypochondriacs spend their time and money on imagined illnesses.
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So are you saying that those who prescribe to any sort of religion are unbalanced and/or mentally ill?
So where does one go to find a "fix" for arrogance?
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I received a package from my mother today
by ex-nj-jw inmy dub mother sent me a package today, inside was a nwt bible, a picture of me around age 5 at an assembly - i looked miserable and my dad was holding a battery operated fan in front of me, and a letter, here is the letter.
i ask that you remember that i was 18 when i left and i'm now 42, that there is a total of 8 children in my family and there are only 2 that are still jw's, oh and that my mother is a complete nutcase!
dear nj:.
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Effervescent
That letter made me physically ill. But thank you for sharing it! This is a perfect example of why so many of us have left.
I like Drews first suggestion as far as a return letter. Turn it right back on her. Although the Scientology letter had me choking on my coffee!!!!!
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Terms used by witnesses that are unique
by Shawn10538 ini want to compile a list of terms that jws use that are different from known meanings of these terms.
here's a few easy ones to get us started: .
pioneer .
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"Demonized"- It's a word I haven't heard anyone use since leaving
"Stumbled"- watch those paisley ties Brothers... someone may get stumbled!
"Theocratic"
"Worldly"
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What generation witness are you?
by Bonnie_Clyde ini'm a 4th generation witness.
however, i have jw cousins with grown grandchildren (that makes 6 generations), and two of them are married--all in the "truth.
" if they have kids, they will be 7th generation.
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Fourth generation on both sides. I feel great honor in being the LAST generation before my own children.