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Ex Jehovahs Witnesses

by Celtic in

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loosely defined as a 'cult' in its own right?.

opinions?

Celtic

loosely defined as a 'cult' in its own right?

Opinions?

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UK'ers only - Benefits of a Safe House

by Celtic in

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many we know on leaving the jw's feel incredibly isolated.

on top of the problems directly associated with this feeling of isolation, often there are many other factors below the surface compounding and therefore hindering cognitive recovery.. for some the problems seem only slight, for others they are enormous and suicidal feelings may be the end result due to a belief that no-one understands or can help in any way at all.. on the ground support for former jehovahs witnesses is very very limited within the uk.

although if you fall into many other categories, i.e.

Celtic

Boy, some of you are so ruddy negative about the possibilities, the resources that can be tapped into and the possibilities that are available, you really disappoint me sometimes.

OK then, there was a good many times, especially in the first 4 years or so after leaving that I went though absolutely agonising periods when all I could think about was committing suicide to block out the pain I was going through internally. Its all very good for those of you that have already a nice home, a family to support you, and the luxury of a computer to enable conversations with others. What of the many 'have-nots'?

How many leave and end up on the street, with the possibility of facing long term homelessness, no money, years of compounded mental neglect and trust in others that has been wiped out from their lives? How about focussing on the worst case scenarios, to try to build networks to assist the ones who fall through just about every social welfare provision?

Just because you happen to have fallen on your feet, coming out of the experience relatively unscathed, does this mean that there is not enough care or consideration for the many 10's or perhaps more who do not have anywhere to turn?

You really stagger me some of you. Do you suppose in the few times when I was homeless that a visit to the zoo for a day out is really going to do anything at all? Why cant one or two of you be prepared to get off your ruddy soft backsides and at least be prepared to do some research into this, for the benefit of those ones? Why is it that the 'have nots' feel like they have to bash their heads against brick walls for someone to take notice of their plight? Really, what is it with you guys?

Some of you absolutely stagger me and in all honesty, I'm ashamed by this attitude of non caring for others in far worse off situations. You really want to do something? Visualise yourself from outside of your own cosy perspectives and upbuild with empathy instead of constant put downs in the misconception that the ruddy internet is the only way forwards.

In disgust of the attitude shown so far.

Mark

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UK'ers only - Benefits of a Safe House

by Celtic in

jw
friends

many we know on leaving the jw's feel incredibly isolated.

on top of the problems directly associated with this feeling of isolation, often there are many other factors below the surface compounding and therefore hindering cognitive recovery.. for some the problems seem only slight, for others they are enormous and suicidal feelings may be the end result due to a belief that no-one understands or can help in any way at all.. on the ground support for former jehovahs witnesses is very very limited within the uk.

although if you fall into many other categories, i.e.

Celtic

Fee Fi Fo Fum, I smell the blood of an Englishman -

Wriggles 'her' bellybutton suggestively for him.

Anyone else any views on a retreat and safe house / provision?

All the best!!

Mark

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UK'ers only - Benefits of a Safe House

by Celtic in

jw
friends

many we know on leaving the jw's feel incredibly isolated.

on top of the problems directly associated with this feeling of isolation, often there are many other factors below the surface compounding and therefore hindering cognitive recovery.. for some the problems seem only slight, for others they are enormous and suicidal feelings may be the end result due to a belief that no-one understands or can help in any way at all.. on the ground support for former jehovahs witnesses is very very limited within the uk.

although if you fall into many other categories, i.e.

Celtic

Many we know on leaving the JW's feel incredibly isolated. On top of the problems directly associated with this feeling of isolation, often there are many other factors below the surface compounding and therefore hindering cognitive recovery.

For some the problems seem only slight, for others they are enormous and suicidal feelings may be the end result due to a belief that no-one understands or can help in any way at all.

On the ground support for former Jehovahs Witnesses is very very limited within the UK. Although if you fall into many other categories, i.e. ex offenders or belong to certain racial minority groups you will find that at least there is some enabling assistance available. Not so for former cult members, perhaps due to very insignificant members of the public having any real foundational knowledge of the overlapping issues and the disabling effects of these.

I for one many times longed to know of a 'safe house', a place of refuge where I could go to, to share with others, their experiences and to perhaps charter new ways of thinking in enabling individuals through sharing to participate more freely with local community life.

If anyone is interested in taking up some research of the viability of accessing this provision, would you please avail others the opportunity of viewing your thoughts here, or feel free to email me at anytime: [email protected]

http://www.can-online.org.uk
Your One Stop Shop For Everything Related To Community Regeneration And *Social Exclusion Issues*, Check It Out Today!!

Kind regards

Mark

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Dysfunctional Families - Running Away From Home

by Celtic in

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how many of you can distinctly remember back to your teenage years?

did you ever get the feeling when you were younger that your family was dysfunctional despite the 'kingdom smiliness' show?.

did you ever try to run away from home?

Celtic

How many of you can distinctly remember back to your teenage years? Did you ever get the feeling when you were younger that your family was dysfunctional despite the 'kingdom smiliness' show?

Did you ever try to run away from home? What were your experiences?
Anything to share?

Peace

Celtic

Homelessness-The Big Issue Magazine-Links Pg

by Celtic in

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for a very wide array of links covering social exclusion issues, poverty, homelessness etc please take a look at the big issue / foundation.. community action network are in there as well as demos and many other brilliant social enterprise organisations, for anyone interested in recovery platforms at all, whether jw related or not, will have quite an educationally uplifting experience here.. www.bigissue.co.uk/links.html.

all the best!!.

mark

Celtic

For a very wide array of links covering social exclusion issues, poverty, homelessness etc please take a look at The Big Issue / Foundation.

Community Action Network are in there as well as Demos and many other brilliant social enterprise organisations, for anyone interested in recovery platforms at all, whether JW related or not, will have quite an educationally uplifting experience here.

www.bigissue.co.uk/links.html

All the best!!

Mark

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UK 1989 Child Protection Act

by Celtic in

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is there anyone here who can undertake a look at the 1989 child protection act from 1989, if you need any relevant papers, would be happy to send them on.. all the best!!.

mark

Celtic

I'll give you a bell in a bit, in the next week or so.

Take care!!

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Real Estate Help

by joelbear in

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friends

i think i have my mind made up.

i'm moving more money out of stocks to purchase a 2nd home in florida on or near the beach.

i hope to put 50% or so down on a $200,000 property and rent it out part of the year to cover the mortgage.. does anyone have any experience with this type of situation or suggestions on what my first steps should be.. thanks in advance for any help.. take care.