Posts by just fine

this was before my time, but there was this post that had 308 comments testifying that the best thing of being a jehovah witness back in the day was the convention's meals.

is this true?.

one quote out of 308;.

The cheese danish was the best! One of my favorites. Before our assembly hall was built, we had pizza and chili that was really good. There was a JW family that owned a very successful pizza parlor and they made the pizza for the circuit conventions. Then there was a “brother” that made really good chili and he would make these huge batches in the commercial kitchen at the rented facilities.

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The "WE'RE ALL IMPERFECT" Theory.

by pistolpete in

a recurring theme in this loyd deal is the we're all imperfect-----------excuse!.

the "we're all imperfect" phrase, is an over used watchtower membership cliche, embedded in the minds of jws and anyone that leaves.

in the real world, there is no such thing as "we are all imperfect".

just fine

The “We’re all imperfect “ defense is just a way to try and deflect responsibility for one’s actions. We can’t possibly be responsible for our own bad actions because “we’re all imperfect.”

I’ve heard it so many times from my JW relatives. Funny how it never applies when they are going to disfellowship someone.

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It's been a long 9 years Lloyd Evans / John Cedars

by Newly Enlightened in

original reddit post (removed).

just fine

When I was in the midst of leaving the org I remember a therapist telling me “ you don’t have to save the world you only have to save yourself”.

I think too many times people want someone else to do the saving because then the savior can be blamed for whatever happens next.

Learning to “save” yourself is one of the best things you can do.

Lloyd was their “savior” and when it came out he really wasn’t - they don’t know what to do with themselves. I never really got into his stuff because I find the videos irritating and can’t watch.

I left the org because I couldn’t stay - not because someone saved me. People supported me (here) but I took responsibility for my life and choices.

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Door to door again?

by Zeds Dead in

do you think the jdubs will start up the door whacking again one day?.

there has to be many inside the org that are dreading having to do that again and as for the general public seeing this, it’s hard to imagine.

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just fine

I hope not. My parents, in their seventies, were put in a downtown city location with a cart, in freezing weather, back before the pandemic. It was not a safe location and freezing weather - ridiculous.

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Elders hounding members to quit their jobs due to missing too many meetings

by RULES & REGULATIONS in

how many times did you see elders hounding congregation members to quit their jobs due to missing meetings?.

my brother worked at a grocery store at 16 years old.

he would miss tuesday's ministry school due to his work schedule.

just fine

After being out as long as I have been, I can’t imagine a scenario where I would allow anyone to have that much influence on my life.

It astounds me that people become so brainwashed that they allow outside persons to tell them who they can talk to, what jobs they can take, what movies they watch, who they be friends with etc.

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Merry Christmas and Award for Worst Gift of Christmas Thread

by GrreatTeacher in

jw
friends

merry christmas!

it's 3 pm on the outskirts of washington, dc, but, hey, i've heard that santa is already busy around about australia and new zealand!

so, merry christmas to you all!.

just fine

I don’t really like the color pink. I got a very very bright pink cashmere sweater from my mother in law. Like bright magenta……

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Colloidal Silver

by Bobcat in

i was curious if anyone had/has any experience with the use of colloidal silver for antibiotic and/or wound healing?

a health food store clerk recommended this in answer to my question about such.. thank you in advance.. just as a ps, i have heard about the man who turned his skin complexion blue.

apparently he ingested large amounts and applied it all over himself for an extended period.

just fine

I’ve been prescribed silver cream for burns (SSD) and I use Silver Wings Colloidal Silver (500ppm) topically.

When my hormones started going wonky on me, I began getting cystic acne. I put one drop in my moisturizer morning and night, and no more acne. Supposedly it kills the acne bacteria. I tried everything before this and the Doctor wanted to prescribe long term antibiotic treatment, which I didn’t want.

My husband cut his finger pretty bad but didn’t want to go get stitches. I used the colloidal silver and butterfly bandages and the cut healed in just a couple days.

I’m not sure I believe it’s a cure all, but I’ve had good success with topical application.

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Lonesome time of year

by road to nowhere in

jw
friends

cold, dark.

isolation on top of it this year.

i am sick of sappy xmas music and tv shows.. i always reflect on what religion has done to my family.

just fine

Before I was married the holidays were lonesome, many times I went to friends houses and saw them celebrating with their families.

Now it’s a time to relax and appreciate my family and friends. We buy presents for the kids in our friend/family group. We keep it pretty low key with no stress. The ex-JW family and I wonder at the joy the kids get from this time of year. It’s heartwarming to see and know they will never deal with the JW bullshit.

Maybe start a tradition of planning or going on a trip or treating yourself to something special. There aren’t any rules for celebrating - you can do whatever you would like. Even if you only celebrate you!