Sorry to be a downer...but I'm just new here. I've been scanning topics and reading people's various stories....And I have to say, a lot of what I'm seeing is just eating me up. I've actually teared up a few times. Does anyone else find it almost difficult to read some of these things?
klinton
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Does anyone find reading in here dpressing?
by klinton insorry to be a downer...but i'm just new here.
i've been scanning topics and reading people's various stories....and i have to say, a lot of what i'm seeing is just eating me up.
i've actually teared up a few times.
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Uh...hi...
by klinton ini was looking around the internet, trying to locate an image of god's chariot to show someone, and i found this little place here.
it's...interesting.
as far as i can tell from poking around there seems to be a mix of the faithful, the inactive, and the disfellowshiped (like myself).
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klinton
Hahahah! Cordilia. But of course! Just remember not to lose sight of what it is you wanted from leaving, and go after it. It's too easy to get caught up in the doldrums and spend too much time missing what you've lost. You've paid for your ticket to freedom so use it!
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Haunted Hall
by Virgogirl inwas it just me, or did anyone else experience unsettling, wierd vibes inside a kingdom hall?
it used to creep me out, it felt almost eerie and spooky inside.
sometimes we opened the doors on saturday afternoon to clean, and it was all dark and sinister inside when we entered, and it almost felt like something was in there, not good vibes, either.
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klinton
The floor length ones behind the platform...Every hall I've ever been in had them. Very retro indeed.
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Haunted Hall
by Virgogirl inwas it just me, or did anyone else experience unsettling, wierd vibes inside a kingdom hall?
it used to creep me out, it felt almost eerie and spooky inside.
sometimes we opened the doors on saturday afternoon to clean, and it was all dark and sinister inside when we entered, and it almost felt like something was in there, not good vibes, either.
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klinton
Honestly...the creepiest thing I can recall about the Halls was the complete lack of taste that went into the interior design. They were always lost in the 60's...with no hope of ever looking respectable. Did the society have a bulk discount on green, brown and orange carpeting and curtains? And those chairs...were they trying to give everyone back problems?
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Uh...hi...
by klinton ini was looking around the internet, trying to locate an image of god's chariot to show someone, and i found this little place here.
it's...interesting.
as far as i can tell from poking around there seems to be a mix of the faithful, the inactive, and the disfellowshiped (like myself).
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klinton
How I coped? Hmmmm....that's still a work in progress I think. Heavy drinking and partying were my first attempts. That led to making a bunch of friends who filled the gap rather well, I think. But there's always going to be a little hole where your family should be. It's not natural to be completely alone, you know...as if you hatched from an egg or something. My poor boyfriend still has to deal with heavy shit that he really shouldn't have to. I still find it odd to see his family around all the time, and I have only him.
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JW's on trick or treat night
by carla inhow did your jw families appreciate people knocking on your doors on trick or treat night?
ever answer the door and tell them how pagan they were?
we had one jw house that used to be totally dark except for the porch light so we could read their sign- we are jw's and do not celebrate halloween.
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klinton
I recall my folks always aranging to be out on Halloween. We'd go to the movies or something. It's sad...ever since I've been able to pass out candy, there's never once been a knock at the door. I'd love for some kids to come by.
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Uh...hi...
by klinton ini was looking around the internet, trying to locate an image of god's chariot to show someone, and i found this little place here.
it's...interesting.
as far as i can tell from poking around there seems to be a mix of the faithful, the inactive, and the disfellowshiped (like myself).
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klinton
Oh...and hey to the three of you. Thanks for the welcome!
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Uh...hi...
by klinton ini was looking around the internet, trying to locate an image of god's chariot to show someone, and i found this little place here.
it's...interesting.
as far as i can tell from poking around there seems to be a mix of the faithful, the inactive, and the disfellowshiped (like myself).
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klinton
It was X-men. I think they just latched onto the 'psychic' characters and labled it evil across the board, without taking the time to read the subtexts and see what an amazing theme the books had.
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Uh...hi...
by klinton ini was looking around the internet, trying to locate an image of god's chariot to show someone, and i found this little place here.
it's...interesting.
as far as i can tell from poking around there seems to be a mix of the faithful, the inactive, and the disfellowshiped (like myself).
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klinton
I was looking around the internet, trying to locate an image of God'S chariot to show someone, and I found this little place here. It's...interesting. As far as I can tell from poking around there seems to be a mix of the faithful, the inactive, and the disfellowshiped (like myself). It's odd to see a melange like this (can't those of you still practicing face comitee meetings over stuff like this? I know I had several over reading comic books...). Anyhow. Just saying hi. I'll be around for a bit. Huh...it's been ages since I've given any of this much though (I've been out for about ten years now....and the change was dramatic, cutting off all ties to my immediate and extended family, save my sister who's gone back now though).
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Anyone else miss the kids at the kh?
by tall penguin ini've been thinking a lot lately about the kids in my former congregation.
i miss them the most.
i was the sister who hung with the kids and took interest in them.
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klinton
I so want to say something to make you feel better...but I can't think of what. I know where you're coming from...there are so many people I've missed over the years. I can say that I'm sure those kids remeber you. I remember sisters like yourself (are we allowed to name people in here?) from when I was young (and I'm 27 now), so I'm sure you still hold a special place in thier hearts too.