YES.....that is insensitive and manipulative !!! Exactly what they are taught to do I am afraid . I learned very early on after leaving ,the term "emotional Blackmail ", it is used widely and often by Jehovah's Witnesses .
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So an old friend from the hall called me today....
by shakyground inhe said he wanted to know how i was doing and what was going on with me.
i knew that it was only a matter of time before he started asking about me not being to the hall in like 3 months and him trying to bring me back into the fold.
and in about less than a minute he started telling me about how everyone at the hall misses me and asks about me.
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Did you have anybody stay at your house?
by d inin 2000-2001 we had 2 witness stay at our house because they were building a new kh.
the experience was strange to see the least but the people were nice.today the jw's are not as nice.. does anybody have similar experiences..
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Yes we had people stay with us during our KH build . They were very nice and respectful .
My husband went on many QBs and stayed with others . He has one really funny story about that too. He stayed in a home where the families elderly Mother lived with them ,she was hard of hearing . The bathroom door did not lock, and when my husband was in taking a shower the older woman came in ,and used the toilet .......She was in there a while , and he had to hide out in the shower stall until she finished ! HAhahaha I doubt he even told them because it would have been embarrassing .
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Stephen Hawkings and Richard Dawkins attend the Jehovah's witnesses two-day assembly program at London Edgware assembly hall
by mankkeli inhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-15834523.
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OUTLAW .....BAHHaahahhhwahwhhhhahhhahahaha
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Help! My brother wants to hate me.
by strymeckirules intonight i tried to contact my blood brother.
i am 32 he is 30.. he was baptised at 10 and df'd at 12, 22 and now he would have been again but he walked away.. i made no progress with our reunite.
he's hating on me for leaving the family.
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You can only control your actions ,no one else's. It is commendable that you have extended your love to your brother ,but you can not force him to accept the invitation . All you can do is send reminders occasionally that you care . That is all . I hope you do not allow it to bring you down or feel responsible for his lack of positive response .
I have a brother that has very similar traits . I have not spoken to him now in over three yrs. It has come to the point I am relieved not to be involved in his drama any longer ...it can be exhausting .
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Secret Santa 2011
by nugget inlast year i coordinated secret santa for jwn and am happy to do so again.
however i would like to get organised sooner rather than later since international postage means that santas need to be allocated by the end of november to ensure that presents can be despatched in good time for christmas.
if you wish to participate please let me know and indicate whether you are happy to post internationally or whether you would prefer someone in the same country.
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4 Suicides I Am Aware Of This Year, Why Elders, COs Are Not Competent To Handle These Matters. (Life Or Death, Your Choice!)
by AvocadoJake ini would like to relate with the first suicide that took place this year, this was more than seven months ago.
this person was deeply distraught and was talking about killing themself.
the conduct of this person started to escalate (deep depression with morbid thoughts.
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I would also advise anyone still a JW and lurking here reading the forum ,to not trust your life or that of a loved one into the hands of the Elders . They are untrained men not prepared to give advice on medical and/or emotional problems .
Witnesses ,especially older ones start to believe these men are really something special because of the Watchtower propaganda . It just is not true. They don't know anymore than the average joe ,they do not have some closer link to God than anyone else .
The Elders and Co in the case stated above should be held accountable for this man's death .....They protray themselves as Shepards and guides yet did not even have the common sense to allow medical personel evaluate the situation ! I hope they lie awake at night feeling guilty and questioning their position over other human beings .
makes me ill . I also have been close to two people who commited suicide .In my opinion the screwed up beliefs of JWs were partially to blame for the depression these young people felt .Or at the very least exasperated the depression .
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Is anyone else getting ready for Christmas?
by juni ini was in the mood today... got the tree cheap (came w/lights), decorations and ribbon for half price and made the bow myself to save money.
i was going to put it aside until after thanksgiving, but couldn't resist completing the project.
i just have to get some fiber fill for "snow" at the base.
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My husband starting putting Christmas lights up on the house this weekend !!! His first time ever ,so proud of him . I am off work the rest of the month so plan on putting the tree up next week and decorating . Looking forward to it ...I love the glitter and lights
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How do the friends you have now compare to the Witness friends you had before ?
by troubled mind ini must share my recent experience .
i was raised a witness until i left 6 yrs ago at 44 .
i had lots of good aquantances ,but not one close to my bosom best friend .
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Talesin...that is shocking you have to wait so long ...I am so glad you have someone so kind to assist you .
Morbidzbaby....I always thought here was something wrong with me when I was a Witnees ,when all along it was just that I was raised in a cult ! It is so wonderful to know you are liked just for being yourself and not because you qualify as acceptable association because of some crazy religions checklist
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How do the friends you have now compare to the Witness friends you had before ?
by troubled mind ini must share my recent experience .
i was raised a witness until i left 6 yrs ago at 44 .
i had lots of good aquantances ,but not one close to my bosom best friend .
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I must share my recent experience . I was raised a witness until I left 6 yrs ago at 44 . I had lots of good aquantances ,but not one close to my bosom best friend . All our relationships had conditions upon them ,at least that was the case for my family .
When I faded six yrs ago I made it a point to reach out and make new friends . I found that people are open and accepting . One of my work mates has become my best friend .She has included me into her already established group of friends and they openly accepted me . Another friend which left the same congregation as me has introduced me to her husbands relatives and friends ,and once again I have been included into the group . It is so different to just be accepted for who you are and not judged .
With my recent surgery my friend came to the hospital with my husband and me ,she never left my side through the whole process ( I didn't have to ask she just knew how scared i was ) After the operation I had complications with the pain medication and stopped breathing she stayed by my side all night long in a recliner watching over me . I am 50 yrs old and have never experienced this kind of friendship and loyalty . It is amazing and you can believe she knows how much I value her kindness . She is always trying to get me to attend church with her ,but even though I refuse she continues to be my friend (A witness would never do that )
The other friends I have made have already been bringing food ,making plans to drive me to dr appointments ect ... I have never been treated so well in my life . As a witness I had three surgeries , and never did I have this kind of help .
So if you are lurking do not believe it when you hear how horrible your life will be with out the 'friends'.....it is not true .
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easy point and shoot or SLR camera?
by juni ini would appreciate your advice, suggestions, and brand recommendations.
thank you.. juni.
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troubled mind
I have several Canon SLR camera's and very pleased with them . I also have 2 Canon point and shoot , 'power shots' .Excellant results .