Posts by damselfly

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The Irish have a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, Canadians have ...

by Bumble Bee in

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just remember this the next time you see a rainbow!.

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edited to add: it doesn't seem to be real clear, but the building is "the beer store"..

damselfly

Did you see this in the paper?

http://www.herald.ns.ca/Canada/510446.html

The firefigters are upset that they won't be able to drink in the firehall anymore. True Newfie Canucks eh?

Dams

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How To (Possibly) Cure Almost Any Disease

by metatron in

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no joke!.

what do almost all chronic diseases have in common?

inflammation!

Arthritic clients of mine have experienced great relief from that anti inflammatory diet. It was prescribed by their doctors or Naturopaths.
I admit I haven't looked into it too much myself though.

Dams

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Does anyone else feel like their damaged goods?

by MsMcDucket in

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i feel like this all the time.

i have a husband that loves me, but i still feel like if i ever were on the singles market that i would not be a "good catch".

my health problems and most of all being a former jehovah's witness makes me feel less than perfect.. i'm having a pity party.

damselfly

Yes I do.
I'm upset with myself right know because I had the opportunity a few years ago to take time to heal myself and make sure I wasn't going to repeat past mistakes. I really wish I had done it then. I know it's not to late but my life is more complicated now.

Dams

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After being a JW, do you experience panic when someone expresses disapproval

by Elsewhere in

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having grown up in the wts i was always taught that there are very serious consequences that result when those in authority do not approve of you.. q: what happens when you break a wt rule?.

a: very quick and brutal punishment in the form of shunning and ostracism.

there is no middle ground... you either get no punishment or extremely severe punishment.. having grown up knowing only those two possible outcomes i find that i tend to become panicked when friends or authority figures express disapproval.

damselfly

I can't handle it at all. My current boss is very disapproving of everyone who works for her and thrives on literally making some of the more sensitive employees cry. I find myself becoming disgustingly compliant and subservient in order to win her approval. I hate this about myself.
With friends I am overly guarded with myself and my feelings so as not to give them any reason to find fault with me. I hate this about myself also.
In an attempt to put a postive spin on this I tell myself that at least I know that this is how I react to conflict. If I'm aware of this then sometimes I'm able to stop from reacting in the above manners.

To Yaddayadda ~ I disagree with your statement. There was only "black and white" "wrong and right" and "life or death" from my experiences. I saw many truly repentant friends tossed away and not believed. I was told from a young age that if I didn't behave blindly and without question that I would be told to leave. From the stage I heard many, many times that if I even had "bad" thoughts Jehovah was going to kill me at Armaggedon. This was all I had ever heard my entire life. That message and those horrible pictures were burned into my brain, I can remember meetings from when I was 3 and 4. When you hear things like that from such a young age they never truly go away and will affect you in your later life and experiences.

Dams

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Easy, Healthful Snacks - Suggestions wanted.

by AudeSapere in

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this is an extension of my other thread ( http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/114967/1.ashx) but seemed to warrant it's own heading since it will probably attract different people and can have so many other applications, too.. since i'm home alone nursing a broken ankle and injured knee, getting downstairs to make breakfast and other meals is pretty difficult right now.. .

does anyone have any suggestions for foods to keep upstairs that are reasonably healthy and do not require refrigeration?

i can bring up a coffee pot for coffee and tea.

damselfly

Well if this was me, I would just get dressed and ready to go before going downstairs to eat.

Big bowl of fruit (oranges and apples keep well), nuts and protein bars along with good fruit juice.

Dams

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What do you love spending your money on?

by JH in

i always did love tv's and cars.

i really don't know hom many tv's i bought in my life.......15 or 20?

and cars also......i think i'm up to my 15th .

damselfly

Crafty stuff; yarn, needles (I've got a pair of locally hand crafted wooden ones) , fabric, crochet hooks (bamboo is awesome!) Love it.

Mineral makeup IS really good for your skin but the powder can settle in fine lines and make you look older, chalky and dehydrated. Try mixing it with a little of your moisturizer or purchase the liquid mineral makeup for a more natural look.

Dams

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"You have a week to Move out" PLEASE HELP! I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!!

by stillAwitness in

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yesterday morning was my bookstudy.

but i had a runway show to do that night (i think i have mentioned before that i have been pursuing modeling) and so of course i had to skip out.

my parents go to a differ bookstudy than me but in the same hall and so they were able to notice that i was not there.

damselfly

If you let people know what is going on then they will be surprisingly helpful. When this was going on with years ago I had several offers from families willing to take me in. I wish I had taken them up on it instead of moving in with my boyfriend. That was a situation we were not ready for and that ultimately lead to my D"Fing. If this is something you are worried about then be aware of it happening.

You've got a job? Well paying? and an education? You are already ahead. Look on the bullitin boards at school, ask around as to who is looking for a roommate. Summer sublets (short term options are sometimes the best ones) should be popping up all over the place. You can do this and you will be fine. Trust me, you will get thru this.

Dams

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Panic attacks and Jehovahs Witness!

by Gill in

how many of you had panic attacks when you were a jw and when leaving?

i know of many jw women and a few men who suffered badly with panic attacks.

since recently having another spate of panic attacks i suddenly realised that i had been having them all my life.

damselfly

I had lots of anxiety and panic attacks as a kid along with severe migraines atarting at age 4-5. They got really bad when I left for about 2 years but then stopped finally.

Dams

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