Posts by JWdaughter

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Breaking my silence

by dawgfan in

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i am a long time lurker (almost 2 years) but first time poster.

even though you didn't know me before now, i feel like i have known a lot of you for quite a while.

from my time viewing jwd, i have learned many things and have felt like sometimes that you were talking directly to me.

JWdaughter

I was sad to read your story, but all of us former JWs could see where it was going-your tone was very regretful.

I hope that you will realize that this isn't really your fault, there was a good chance of this happening no matter how 'perfect' of a husband you even could have been.

Go forward, be happy and be glad that your only loss was financial. Your heart can heal, and like you said-at least there were no children. That is more a blessing than you can know in this situation. I hope you aren't scared off of women-not all will use you. You will be again be happy and may someday have a wife who doesn't worship 'jehovah's organization'. Religion isn't always a recipe for disaster, but that one sure is. A few special ones that you have met on this board survive, but it is not easy. Take care, and WELCOME to the board-we are happy to get to know you, though sad at your circumstances.

Shelly

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JWs in North Korea?

by M.J. in

i can't seem to find any links to the annual report released earlier this year.

just wondering how many jws are in north korea.

it's a very oppressive place and must be very difficult for any kind of evangelizing activity.. here's an article i found about missionaries in n. korea: http://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/19/international/asia/19missionary.html?ex=1292648400&en=1735f2f1e2d4ad24&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss.

JWdaughter

Surely it cannot be true that there are NO JWs in N. Korea-even if it is illegal and they are persecuted, I am sure they have quite a loyal contingent. The stats must be wrong. There MUST be JWs in N.Korea-if only so they can be persecuted and used as an example in the yearbook!

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Am I Being Silly?

by love2Bworldly in

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i have always loved accents, whether they're british, irish, scottish, australian, whatever.

i think they're so cute.

i have always wanted to date someone with an accent (of course they have to have a lot more than the accent going on).. now that i am to be divorced soon, i keep thinking next time i date (won't be for a while--i am just daydreaming about what i want) i want to meet someone with an accent.. since i don't have a lot of money to travel to other countries, am i just being silly?.

JWdaughter

Wouldn't it be easier to find a good man with ANY kind of accent and then travel? To Ireland and Portugal. I love their accents:)

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Single dads...

by avishai in

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ladies?

how do you react?

first thought?

JWdaughter

Single or married, a good dad is a prize for any child to have. Single parents have it harder. I work with a few single dads, and they have the same struggles as the single moms. Maybe more because they are given less slack for 'dad' issues than I think women are for 'mom' things. Even married moms get more give.

When courts and some moms make it easier for men to neglect their fatherly responsibilities, it is very refreshing to see a dad take all the responsibility they are granted and run with it. God bless 'em.

18

Project Runway

by MsMcDucket in

does anyone watch this show?

i was so disappointed that jeffrey won!

uli should have won.

JWdaughter

Does anyone else remember when Jeffery was asked for his reciepts and he went rustling through his stuff and taking certain things out of his pile of paperwork? I think (my opinion) that he froze, didn't (momentarily) remember if the 'pleating' receipt should be there and removed it(and maybe more??). I think Laura is smart-she was there for the entire competition before they went their own ways. They ALL knew what he was capable of. I think he covered his butt good enough for the judges, but someone said he was a shoe in from the get go and I think they may be right. America loves a good comeback/success story. Ex drug addict, suicide attempt, mohawk girlfriend, tattoos all over makes for a good story. How many of us watch Extreme home makeover just to cry once a week and feel grateful for what we have? That is the mentality driving this.

That green stripey thing was godawful.

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Please share any Aussie child custody experience re religious instruction

by serenitynow in

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are there any aussies out there who can help with some advice or experience please?

my ex left the dubs before we were married and had kids.

now 20 years later he has returned to the fold and we have separated.

JWdaughter

I guess you all have freedom of speech, so their father has as much right to religiously instruct as you do. They are more familiar with a trad. christianity and the JW meetings are a pain in the neck, so the kids are unlikely to be attracted to it. The whole religion is a pain in various and sundry parts of the body. Keep the love and acceptance of your children very strong. Don't let religion, even the JW divide your home life. The father will not be able to give that unconditional love. That will tell your kids more than a judge ever could. You can't really protect them from a well meaning father, but the hypocrisy of the religion will shine through to your kids. Just love them-no matter what.

Good luck!

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Project Runway

by MsMcDucket in

does anyone watch this show?

i was so disappointed that jeffrey won!

uli should have won.

JWdaughter

I think people are so interested in 'creativity' that they lose sight of what is actually GOOD. I didn't like Michaels stuff much, but Uli's clothes were beautiful. Laura-stunning clothes. Really awesome woman. I wish I could be her when I grow up! I understand the overall appeal thing being why she lost, but if I was rich and over 22, I would have her make MY clothes, except for the gardening/grocery store stuff. BEAUTIFUL. That short black dress with the beading was 'to die for' gorgeous. I am not a clothes person, but I could be in those clothes. I can't think of a single thing of Jefferys that I liked. On Michaels, I loved the dress they thought was too busy, but that was about it. I loved the color in Ulis collection-those long blue and blue/green dresses were SO pretty. She should not worry that color isn't very 'New York'. Most of the country doesn't live there anyway.

I wish they would go for the best clothes, not the most tortured artist. Uli had the overall appeal-NO idea why that guy won-what WERE they thinking?

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Outsourcing medical care

by MsMcDucket in

it has been brought out that many americans cannot afford to have their needed surgery due to cost.

so, guess what?

medical care is now being outsourced.

JWdaughter

It is cheaper to have dental work done in mexico-travel and all, than to pay for the co-payments here. Plastic surgery is MUCH cheaper to have done elsewhere. I think that the language barrier would possibly deter me from such a course, but if 40 keeps on hitting me like a Mack truck, I might soon change my tune. Gravity got me-thats all I can say!

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JW's in Interfaith and Local Government?????

by Kenneson in

from roxas city, the philippines comes this interesting article entitled "faith keeps town's gpk program alive.".

"the interfaith communities have become a commendable partner of the local government unit in the greening, cleaning and beautifcation efforts.".

"...the council has chosen rev.

JWdaughter

Jringe-it doesn't need to be political. It IS a social scheme(to improve the earth) and an interfaith activity. I am all for the JWs doing something Good for a change, its just that they are not allowed to according to their own rules, guidelines and resolutions.

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JW's in Interfaith and Local Government?????

by Kenneson in

from roxas city, the philippines comes this interesting article entitled "faith keeps town's gpk program alive.".

"the interfaith communities have become a commendable partner of the local government unit in the greening, cleaning and beautifcation efforts.".

"...the council has chosen rev.

JWdaughter

From this years resolution: "We utterly refuse to become involved with futile interfaith movements, as well as social programs and schemes designed to perpetuate a system that God has condemned to failure."

Seems to me that any environmental work to be done is about as futile as anything since Jehovah will be doing a real number on this earth any day now!