Rebel8 - I remember a situation almost exactly as you describe in upstate NY in the late 80's early 90's. Those women made that girls life a living hell. And it was elders wives who were behind most of it...... I wonder if we are talking about the same girl.
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Making friends in the "truth"
by Jordandemm inwhat is it about making friends in the organisation am i the only one who had found it tough?
don't get me wrong there was some good people but unfortunately there was also a lot of egotism, back stabbing, jealousy and gossiping.
i could never really fit in any group, everytime i thought i had found a group it was as if i would be sidelined or ditched.
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Where's my invitation to the Memorial? What the hell!
by ToesUp ina carload of jw's worked our street today.
obviously they are doing the invites to the memorial.
of course, we didn't answer.. 1 ring, 2 seconds at the door (that's all we get?
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They went right on by my house last Saturday- after I chased them down the block last summer amd returned their invitation to the assembly- I am proudly on the Do Not Call list. -
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Closer/death/Funerals
by Leela1 inhello all i am fairly new to this site even though i have been da since i was 16 years old i am now 35 years old.
i have had very little contact with my family since i left maybe a handful of times over the years.
i thought i put the past behind me and moved on i have 4 amazing kids of my own really supportive partner and great friends who have become my family.
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I am so sorry you had to go through this. I wouldn't set myself up to be hurt by them.
The family members I have that shun me will be welcome back by me when they want to act like a normal human being.
Your family's treatment of you has been their choice, do not take responsibility for their bad actions.
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My Millions book got a bad review. I wonder if the guy is a JW?
by punkofnice innot deserving of a half star, march 5, 2016bythomas carrthis review is from: millions now living (kindle edition)slander of others religions is worse than trump.
instead of being ignorant read the bible and get the answers.
you are not worshiping people you should weork towards woirshiping god.
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Got in a bad wreck.....uuugh
by brandnew injust happy to be alive....can barely move ☺.. a girl who just got her license , and a new suv....thought it might be cool to pass the person in front of her....at a curve......on a two way road!!!!!😠😠😠.
very mad puppy.
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Life After Disassociation (or really leaving by any means)
by dubstepped ini just wanted to take a minute to encourage any that are leaving that the world outside isn't as scary as it was made out to be.
my wife and i officially da'd at the beginning of last september.
i've battled social anxiety, depression, etc.
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Isn't it amazing when you realize you don't have to pretend anymore? I love being able to say "why not" when someone asks me to try something new. Instead of worrying what someone might say, or tell on me. It's fun to try new hobbies, dinner parties, community celebrations etc. The majority of people not associated with Jehovah's witnesses have been very supportive and kind in my experience. -
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Got in a bad wreck.....uuugh
by brandnew injust happy to be alive....can barely move ☺.. a girl who just got her license , and a new suv....thought it might be cool to pass the person in front of her....at a curve......on a two way road!!!!!😠😠😠.
very mad puppy.
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So glad you are ok! It will hurt worse tomorrow - take your pain meds.
Wishing you a speedy recovery :-)
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What is your "INTUITION" about THE SECRET "law of attraction"?
by Terry inever hear somebody say, "trust your gut..."?.
or, like obe wan kenobe: "trust your feelings...."?.
have you ever followed that "little voice" that whispers to you that you should or should not do something?.
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I agree GodZoo- it doesn't matter what other people think about what I believe. My experiences are mine alone, so the beliefs derived from those experiences can only be mine. I use the experiences I have to expand my beliefs and consider others beliefs to see if there is any value to adopt them, partially or in their entirety. Although I tend to form my beliefs from my experiences and not from what others tell me.
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I am leaving the JW's . I am alone and scared. Advice and help needed please
by scared and lonely ini am sorry that on my first post i am asking for help and advice but i am at my wits end.
i have been brought up a witness all my life and it is all i know.
i am an ex-elder and pioneer and i don't know anybody outside of the congregation.. i have been unhappy for so long and wanted to leave.
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Fear is not going to help you in this instance. You need to make a plan, then the fear can dissipate and you can see what your next steps are. If you are in the U.S. Each county has services that can help you. The Red Cross provides housing assistance, so do many county organizations. There are job counsellors at the county too. From my leaving experience, it's rarely as bad as you are imagining. Deep breath, stop the fear, make a plan.
I moved more than a thousand miles away from where I grew up, to a place I didn't know a soul, or have any support system. I made it and you will too.
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Trey Bundy: One Year of Reporting JW Child Abuse - Your comments please!
by AndersonsInfo inhttp://watchtowerdocuments.org/trey-bundy-one-year-of-reporting-jw-child-abuse/.
trey bundy: one year of reporting jw child abuse.
it’s been one year since trey bundy first reported the watchtower’s child abuse problems.. twelve months ago the center for investigative reporting (cir) began publishing information about jehovah’s witnesses and their cover-up of child sexual abuse on their website, reveal.
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Thank you to both Trey and Barbara for bringing this problem out in the open. Once the secrecy is gone the healing can begin.