Posts by doofdaddy

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A DOUBLE LIFE - What's the worst case you've seen

by sizemik in

jw
friends

lots of jw's lead a double life.

many are young people that simply go through the motions until they can free themselves .

others have relatives or family still trapped .

doofdaddy

There was a guy who became a jw around the time I did. We became fast friends via surfing etc. Over the years we both got married and had kids. I was always amazed how he had a such a comfortable lifestyle. Money was never an issue. I also wondered why he knocked back" privileges" as the elders seeing he was such a good business man would make a great ms or elder..... We lost contact.

20 yrs go past and we both also end up out and so does the (real) truth. He was growing massive amounts of hydro marijuana the whole time!! Marketing via family connections. Legend!!

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How bad is the nepotism really with the appointments of elders?

by toto555 in

i've seen brothers related or who are friends of elders who get appointed after only 6-12 months as an m.s.

while they were other brothers slaving away for years.

elders also who promote their sons and basically say to other young brothers "to heck with everyone else".

doofdaddy

LOL!

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How bad is the nepotism really with the appointments of elders?

by toto555 in

i've seen brothers related or who are friends of elders who get appointed after only 6-12 months as an m.s.

while they were other brothers slaving away for years.

elders also who promote their sons and basically say to other young brothers "to heck with everyone else".

doofdaddy

That's correct Julia but the jws are god's holy appointed (only true) source of truth.

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Do you frown upon tattoos?

by confusedandalone in

i am very interested in hearing from people who really think that people with tattoos are somehow weird or cagey individuals.

i would just like to get your outlook on this matter.

today i was in a grocery store and i sawe this guy with his two kids and his wife shopping.

doofdaddy

I hate suits they repulse me!. You don't see them where I work. Oh and I cringe when I see old people wearing them, trying to look young, embarrassing...Suits are a sign of class distinction and corporate criminals which reminds me of prison gangs. operating out of jails.

Of course I don't believe this. It's just to indicate the judgements that we carry especially as exjws.

The same could be said for dying your hair, beards and on...

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The medical specialist told me something alarming today. Pretty bummed.

by Julia Orwell in

so i've been going to doctors for years with chronic fatigue, a condition i managed ok but which took a drastic nose dive in late 2011 to 2012 to the point where i could barely function.

work was part of the problem, so at the end of that year i left that stressful environment.

but in the meantime, for the last few years i've been going to doctors, specialists, psychiatrists and psychologists and undergoing every sort of blood test you can imagine and seeing all sorts of medical people.

doofdaddy

Good choice as the hourly rate is worth it. Over the years at times I was a teacher's aide in Primary and Secondary schools and have a few mate who are teachers, so I know the system. Don't forget to have fun Julia! Oh as far as a house, yeah I know the story but for me after 2 marriages and two houses (gone, one nearly beach front at B Bay ((you know south of you)) I rent very happily...

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The medical specialist told me something alarming today. Pretty bummed.

by Julia Orwell in

so i've been going to doctors for years with chronic fatigue, a condition i managed ok but which took a drastic nose dive in late 2011 to 2012 to the point where i could barely function.

work was part of the problem, so at the end of that year i left that stressful environment.

but in the meantime, for the last few years i've been going to doctors, specialists, psychiatrists and psychologists and undergoing every sort of blood test you can imagine and seeing all sorts of medical people.

doofdaddy

Drs can only go as far as their training, even specialists. They look at results of tests and want physical evidence of illness. My opinion is that you were dying as a witness, physically, mentally, emotionally. Your mind wanted to continue but your body refused. One thing about a massive trauma (like leaving your spiritual family) is the opportunity to be born again in the real sense but like a new born all has to be learned with many falls. But guess what? Before you know it you're walking without having to think about it. You're young and have plenty of time. Work is "meh" don't stress it. Hubby can take the slack until you are good and ready or if not, sell the house or whatever. Take it easy on yourself as we only get one life....

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Here's IRONY for you

by Hortensia in

jw
friends

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/major-tech-companies-unite-to-call-for-new-limits-on-surveillance/2013/12/08/530f0fd4-6051-11e3-bf45-61f69f54fc5f_story.html.

imagine -- google is protesting that the government spies too much.

pot calling kettle black?.

doofdaddy

Wasn't it Google which said there is no such thing as privacy anymore? Hmmm champions of the "little guys"...I don' think so!

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Quite an interesting first meeting with my Therapist.

by truthseekeriam in

jw
friends

the moment i mentioned jehovah's witnesses he headed over to his file cabinet and handed me this print out.. .

dear beloved one, .

i see your loneliness and fears.

doofdaddy

IMO for what it's worth, the danger is "preaching to the converted" as far as jws. You are clearly not happy with your experience( extremely understandable), he is confirming that by his response, so what is the point of continued sessions? I see counselling as challenging strongly held beliefs. Then, once clearly mapped out, it's up to the client to make decisions about the future and even about long held beliefs about past experiences. The goal is greater understanding of self and hopefully personal growth.

You say he went "on and on" another red flag as a therapist. It is your session. You are paying for it and you are there to get clarity around your past experience, not listen to (a poorly presented) religious judgement.

Seriously, where is this heading? Did he give you an outline for future sessions?

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China Vs US and Japan War: Who is going to Win?

by Scott77 in

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scott77.

doofdaddy

China will drown us all in the West with plastic crap and internet propaganda.

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C,O's,D,O's from down under...who remembers??

by karter in

wolford and betty john,nice loveing couple,always loved children.. arther and tinnie roderson, nice couple he passed away some years ago too young from cancer.. wiakato and hine gray couldn't ask for better people.. jack teesie ..single guy would never go to a single sisters place for dinner even if she had children apperantly a bad look.. joe sleighman and wife nice couple were d.o's leaft and joined our side.. sandy pannell and wife...he reminded me of bill clinton always love to look down from the stage and wave his left finger at the congro....never liked him.. han's hubler,nuff said has been a few threads started about him.. there is many more.. karter..

doofdaddy

CHESSES WELL DONE!

Yeah do agree that these "good guys" would call us all here the devil's spawn and shun us but I was seeing him in relation to those madmen who were CO's DO's. Some were clearly certifiable