i have been reading over everyones posts from the dc and it made me remember a few things:.
the drama: they definately were discouraging going to collage.
timothy had a friend named jonathon that pursued "worldly goals"- getting an education, getting a good job and getting married and having kids.
"worldly goals"- getting an education, getting a good job and getting married and having kids.
If this view weren't so pitiful It would be funny. What this says is: You don't need a life, just serve the fs, that's it. Life's a bitch (as a witness) and you die!
on friday i let you guys know that my final jc was happening on sunday.
thanks so much for all the comments and well wishes.
i was nervous before i went - and though i've given up the faith i haven't given up my belief in god and his direction.. two of the three elders have seen me grow up - i was born in the truth.
Yaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyy Loubelle (tam's doing the happy dance) go loulou, go loulou, go loulou , go, go ........
well it's that time of year again ladies.....summer.
i went out yesterday with my husband.
it was hot.
LOL! You're too much!
LOL - you know it's the truth billygoat. The power of a woman ... ahhhhhhhhh so sweet.
well it's that time of year again ladies.....summer.
i went out yesterday with my husband.
it was hot.
Hoochie mama's are trying to look sexy but you don't have to show all that skin to do it.
I trashed my JW "little house on the prairie" wardrobe and went back to wearing clothes that fit and flatter my figure. I'm 30+ too but I'm still a head-turner (lol).
Don't worry about competing with those hoochies, just dress a little sexier, it's as simple as wearing a tank top and shorts - and they don't have to be booty shorts to be sexy. Go to Fashion Cents and try on some new trendy clothing that you feel comforatable wearing. Then wear it like you know your the S**t. And as men fall out dead in your wake you will feel like a goddess! I know, I do it almost every day .
the first time i can vividly recall feeling jealous was when i was 7.. my dad came home from visiting a client with gifts for me and my sisters.
my younger sisters got a beaufiful handmade doll dressed in pink lace called betty and a handmade cotton cot.
i got the 1982 yearbook of jws.
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I sent you a pm.
Tam
i was brought up as a witness since 1971 in my heart i never trully belived but always wanted to please my parants and peers when i got married and had children i stopped going about 10 years ago before this i had suffered with depression and self loathing.
now iam a free man.
happy, rich, slim,
Congratualtions susej - happy (I am) rich (working on it) slim (nah ... better thick than thin )
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right so i have a younger cousin that works with me (helped him get a job with my company because in s.a you gotto pray you know someone who can help you get a job).
as you know i've left the borg - he's still very much into it.
so yesturday myself, him & a mutual college go off for a lunch at the keg - we order our food and when it comes, he bows his head and prays....silenty - the waitress comes over and thinks he's fallen asleep (narcarpsy sp???
You're right about this sweet tee. My dad "blesses" his food, and he doesn't even go to church. All my family members in North Carolina are deeply religious (Baptist) and the same goes for them.
chia - I didn't know if it was just a Michigan thing or what? lol . They can almost make you feel quilty for not blessing your food! Actually, some overlyrighteous will call you out on it.
lula - I understand what you're saying still. To bow your head long enough for everyone in the place to wonder what the h**l is wrong with you is beyond a blessing "dearlordthankyouforthefoodinjesusnameamen" That's all it takes.
I remeber once my husband was giving one of the AA prayers (Adam to Armageddon) and my two year old daughter started patting him on the arm saying mAmen daddy, mAmen
right so i have a younger cousin that works with me (helped him get a job with my company because in s.a you gotto pray you know someone who can help you get a job).
as you know i've left the borg - he's still very much into it.
so yesturday myself, him & a mutual college go off for a lunch at the keg - we order our food and when it comes, he bows his head and prays....silenty - the waitress comes over and thinks he's fallen asleep (narcarpsy sp???
I always prayed in public over my meals and still do. For me it's not a showy display but more of being consistent in habits and little rituals. I have caught the attention of others on a couple of occasions and been commended. Most African Americans I eat with will 'bless' their food in public - and none of them are dubs (honestly!!!).
i have been a regular visitor to this forum for the past 2 years or so, finally i got the courage to register.. you guys are an inspiration , your stories and experiences have helped me to take a stand against this controlling org.. in short, i was raised from birth as a jw, parents are from the old school very much hard liners, the society is their god.
is expected of you, get baptised as a teenager become a ms then elder.
i always had my doubts about the society and its teachings but was.
Welcome STRESS FREE!!!!!
THAT'S ANOTHER ONE FOR OUR SIDE! WOOO HOOOOOO
re: tom cruise & katie holmes
among the first steps of cult indoctrination is the severing of ties to family and friends, all of whom will be labeled by the cult as "bad associaton" and supposedly detrimental to the recruit's .
"growth.
I've always admired Cruise's talent (among other things about him ). I've observed him for years and he's really acting kooky lately. I hope that acting like a religious NUT doesn't hurt his acting career.
As for Katie, someone DOES need to warn her before she gets sucked into the cult-crap-trap. She ought to be encouraged to do her OWN research on this bizness.
As for the relationship - something about it doesn't sit well with me. Can't put my finger on it. Maybe it's my cult radar.
