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  My Story..... Need advice on reinstatement Letter.

  by jrjr4189 in

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  i've been a member of the site for a month, but have been reading the posts for a lot longer, however this is my first post.

  i was raised a j-dub by my mother (my father wasn't religious) with my sister and brother.

  i was pretty much convinced by my dub friends, bible study conductor, and mother that i should get baptized when i was 15 and decided to go for it.

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  damselfly

  <<And logically, if the JWs feel that you have expunged your sin (yuk!) by marrying your (now) wife, might it be the case that your family may - in time - come to accept you WITHOUT you being reinstated?>>
  
  
  Been there and done that, it didn't make a bit of difference to them (or the elders)
  
  
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  My Story..... Need advice on reinstatement Letter.

  by jrjr4189 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i've been a member of the site for a month, but have been reading the posts for a lot longer, however this is my first post.

  i was raised a j-dub by my mother (my father wasn't religious) with my sister and brother.

  i was pretty much convinced by my dub friends, bible study conductor, and mother that i should get baptized when i was 15 and decided to go for it.

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  If I thought I could step foot in the hall without vomiting I would do it so my mom would talk to me again.
  
  
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  Burglers!

  by frozen one in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  woke up this morning to find that someone had broken into my house while i slept.

  all that is missing is my billfold (didn't have much money, but replacing the cards will stink) and my cell phone (with a couple hundred numbers).

  i wonder why they didn't take my laptop and camera?

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  damselfly

  How did they get in? You might want to invest in better locks.
  
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  "So Alone"

  by scout575 in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  "my dad died when i was 13, and my closest cousin got raped and stabbed and burned when i was 15. i am an only child so she was the closest thing i had to a sister.

  i felt so alone too.

  no one in the churches i attended seemed to care.

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  damselfly

  Anything else you want to add? Maybe someone can help?
  
  
  
  
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  Burglers!

  by frozen one in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  woke up this morning to find that someone had broken into my house while i slept.

  all that is missing is my billfold (didn't have much money, but replacing the cards will stink) and my cell phone (with a couple hundred numbers).

  i wonder why they didn't take my laptop and camera?

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  damselfly

  That's awful! I wouldn't be able to sleep if that happened to me.
  
  
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  Weather!

  by jeanniebeanz in

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  it is so blazing hot here in houston!

  it's almost 10:00 pm and the ac is still running, and i've got the thermostat set at 80. .

  what kind of weather are you dealing with where you live this fine july?.

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  damselfly

  It's 30 C in the shade here today. Soooooo warm and sticky
  
  ........but I've got popsicles! ;P
  
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  Thanks all so much....Im ready to say goodbye

  by Es in

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  2. friends

  i know alot have been leaving lately, but i have been feeling for a while, that im ready to move on, you guys have been a wonderful source of friendship, kindness and support and i couldnt have done it without you all.. im in a happy place now and it feels great.. i will pop back on every now and then to touch base and show you pics of bubs when she makes her debut.. if any want my email addy pm, i would love to keep in touch with some.

  i love you all.

  much love.

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  damselfly

  I'll be sad to not see you post anymore but it's a good thing for you to be past the hurt and anger.
  
  Check in every once in a while ok? Take care and enjoy that gorgeous family of yours.
  
  
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  Out of Bethel and still recovering

  by livingalie in

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  2. experiences

  hello to all im new to the site i have been looking for about two weeks now .i was at brooklyn bethel from 1994 -1999 and i worked in the barber shop office blgd.

  (25 columbia heights ) .i just wanted to say hi and that many of your post have really been helpful to me as i have gone though some tough times on all levels .

  thanks for letting me just state that .

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  damselfly

  Hi and welcome *waves*
  
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  Show us your picture

  by Honesty in

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  that is, if you are able to without the prospect of facing a three-man kangaroo court appointed by jerhover to keep the congregation clean from apostate influences.. i'll go first: .

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  lol @ OFG
  
  Point taken.
  
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  I am off to Graduation Ceremonies!

  by Sparkplug in

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  wish me luck!

  i am really kind of nervous!

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  damselfly

  Yay!
  
  It looks like it was a great day. Great pic as always ;-)
  
  
  Dams