Posts by Nellie

it will be 15 years this october that i daed myself which in retrospect i wish i wouldn't have done as there are some former sisters who i would love to give a big hug and talk with who are in pain mentally, but i can't.

i agreed to their "rules" when i was baptized.

Nellie

I'm with Outlaw - we're all entitled to a vacation . . . think of us as your extended family that you don't see every day or every week - once in a while is fine . . . it's not goodbye, it's see ya later

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The things that are Wrong with being a JW

by jwfacts in

i have been working on this article for quite some time as it kept getting longer and longer.

if you do not have time to read it all can you please just scan the headings and tell me if there is anything that i have missed.. .

Nellie

Excellent job - I have two points:

You should mention that after all the years of "no blood transfusions," now there are options - options that even the R&F don't really understand. Blood fractions are okay. . . what fractions? why? And what motivated the change in doctrine - not holy spirit, but the need to become a recognized religion in other countries.
The other point was in regards to how those brothers who had previously undergone trials for not engaging in something that now "their consciences would allow" should not feel bad because Jehovah had allowed their suffering. (This just makes my blood boil !!!) Their consciences didn't change - the society told them that NOW it was okay and so with their permission, NOW they can change! An individuals conscience is not allowed to feel anything that isn't in line with the society's protocol! To do so is to be an apostate!

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NEWBIE- MARKING TALK

by Tallman64 in

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newbie here.

i feel i will enjoy my stay.

interesting talk last nite on marking.

Nellie

Be easy on you - why would we be anything other than easy on you??? The road away from the organization is a very personal one and the only place you'll really find pain on it comes from them!

It's easy to do research and find out the truth about the Truth . . . personally, I think as long as you have your eyes open and KNOW what's really going on - if you choose to remain there for whatever your reasons are, then fine. I feel for those who are in and are clueless to the fact that they're being duped. Some people need that structure in their lives (like those who thrive in the military). If it works for you, then good.

For most of us, however, once our eyes were opened, we were no longer able to stomach being associated with the organization. At least that's how I feel. Doesn't make leaving any easier - those are still our families, friends and lives back there - but having the truth makes it worth it.

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As a JW, did you ever stand for the national anthem ...

by Frequent_Fader_Miles in

my conscience wouldn't allow me to do otherwise.

after all, this is the country that schooled me and fed me.

i use all the infrastructure here, and am entitled to all rights and benefits that any other citizen was entitled to.

Nellie

I always stood - now I proudly pledge!

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They knocked this morning, dog was NOT happy.

by Odrade in

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this morning an older gentleman knocked on our door to give us the leaflet invite to the d.c. which is being held locally this year.

my husband answered because i was still in my oh-so-sexy stretched out hot pink pajamas.

neither of us recognized him, but i knew the name because my parents talk about him sometimes (friends.

Nellie

Pope - your kidding right? That's a dog bed the puppy's laying in! LOL

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Missing my siblings wedding

by NYCkid in

just releasing some steam, but i'm going to be missing my siblings wedding this summer due to the fact i'm dfd.

my sibling invited me but i can't justify the travel expense (across the country) to observe a 20 minute ceremony and then go to a motel alone while everyone is stuffing their faces.. i just hits at the core of human relationships and is so divisive, but that is the point.

after months of no communication, my mother calls me this week to remind me of what i'm missing out on.

Nellie

Hey Girl - you brought back some memories. My sister was DFd when I got married. I wanted her there, but didn't know what to do, but most of my family were non-witnesses and I figured what's the big difference. She decided to forgo the wedding at the hall and just come to the reception. (Why I don't really remember.) But anyway, she sat at the family table and enjoyed herself with them.

I was thrilled that she was there and glad that no one choose to make a big deal of it. Looking back, I guess it was a little miracle. But it caused a lot of heartache for her and I before the event.

(((hugs))) - I truly hope it works out for you.

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Name one thing the JW's would like to see changed in their religion?

by JH in

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lets say the jw's were allowed to write down on a piece of paper, without anyone knowing who wrote what, one thing that they would like changed in their religion, what do you think most jw's would want changed?

Nellie

I'm with Mariusuk on this one - but forget the demographics!

They all want: sex, divorce, no service and probably one less meeting!

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JW Private Investigator Inc

by sparrow in

there has been a few posts regarding happy marriages and the 2 witness rule which reminded me of an experience you might find funny.

i'd like to know if anyone else has done anything like this.... there was a married couple with 3 kids in our cong.

he was an ms but a nasty piece of work.

Nellie

This kind of stuff has been going on for years . . .