it is interesting to read the posts here.
people desperately trying to convince themselves that they were right to give up!.
is this your purpose in coming here????.
He says he has to go out in the ministry and can't bother to respond to Arthurs comment:
"Are you really going to just lob this thread out there and not even stay to have a dialogue?"
Hopefully Dear Scotsman is getting thy self to an institution of higher learning to assist with his horrific spelling....(Kudos to the org. for churning out such articulate, well-educated individuals...got to love that U of A (Awake!) training!
i'm a short 5'2" latina.
i have this tiny frame.
i finally shed the 20 lbs.
Alright girl- Something to consider: (Not for those with sensitive constitutions...)
I got a breast reduction in my early twenties (now in early thirties). Went from a DD (E,really, according to my doctor....like we all know from watching Oprah, no one in wearing the correct bra size...) to a very full C. 5ft tall, 135 pounds, healthy as a horse. Dolly Parton thirty years ago. Surgeon board certified, best in the city I lived in (large metro area) highly highly recommended, well researched, etc...
Pros: Yes, it is a hoot to wear a bra from Victoria's Secret...Yes they look dang good braless under a tee shirt, blazers close properly, back improves, all is is true. And, if your doctor feels it is a medical concern, not cosmetic, he will often get your insurance to cover it....
Cons: The pain was horrific...and I'm a very tough cookie....my left aereola compex "disengaged" from the rest of my breast three days after surgery, leaving a huge gaping wound that had to be restiched in the doctors office with a portion of my skin being cut away with scissors (awake, no anasthetic because there was too much still in my system from surgery, so too dangerous to introduce more into the body). I have no nipple sensation still, have had three surgeries to "round" the aereola complex (it supposed to be round, all the edges of mine were chewed up, leaving me with about a quarter moon on each breast), and for scar removal, and still have a constant dull pain in my left breast from scar tissue. The doctor that initially performed surgery did not position me correctly, so the thick ropy scars that go from underneath the breast to underneath the armpit form a pocket of tissue that looks like a wing of fat. From the back, my bra strap rides under those wings, and needless to say, it is not very flattering. I have to say, mentally it was a tough row to hoe. I felt disfigured for along time (though I admit the shape of the breasts themselves is perfect). Also, previous to surgery, I hid my body in big sweaters and clothes because I felt like a "slut" otherwise, and as a good dub girl, I always felt my sexuality was shameful. Now I'm proud of who I am and happy to wear something a little revealing for my husband. Your body is beautiful, the weight loss should be congratulated, your husband adores you (mine was a terrific sport through the whole ordeal, but watching his wife go through that just about killed him...). If you really want to get this done, I wish you all the best. My best girlfriend did it three years prior to mine....surgery on a Tuesday, flew to her sister in laws wedding on Friday, no complications (hell of a lot of hideous scarring, especially after her babies were born) thrilled to death. Do what's right for you. But know that my story is not all that unusual, my second surgeon (beverly hills trained board certified) says she has seen many a plastic surgery nightmare, and sometimes restoration in not possible. Find a great surgeon, see her/his portfolio ( my second surgeon was a woman who had a horrible experience with implants herself in the 90's, lots of empathy for a botched job!) and do this if your heart really wants to. I wish you all the best!
well, april 15 is fast approaching and i can procrastinate no longer.
so in preparing the figures for the tax man, i started looking at where our money is going.
something hit me as i was half way through.
Dear Gentlemen...I concurr with the ladies, there is no such thing as too many black shoes or jcrew deliveries. You sound like a lovely man to care for his wife so well, I saw many women in my old hall go without. Good job...
I think about all the money we spent funding parties and showers and weddings. I was always asked to arrange the flowers for everyones weddings, and even if they paid for the flowers, the extras were always pretty pricey. I also had a soft spot for starving pioneers ( I lasted one year with them, and either had to get off the list or throw myself off a bridge..;) so we took them clothes shopping and bought them new bookbags and left ananyomous gifts in there cars. I don't regret helping them, what a horrid life, but my gift giving budget is much more under control since I left.
one of the best of the family-oriented shows of the 1970's
it had some very touching moments.. who remembers laura ingalls and nelly oleson ?.
blessedstar
Ahhh, the little house series. Loved the books especially. When I was a teenager, a gal that was studying at the hall lent me a series of books by the author Janet Oke. At first I was a little weirded out because they were "Chrisitian Books," very similar to the Laura Ingalls series, but with a few more episodes of "thanking god." Funny thing is, when I read them, I thought, "This is how the witnesses should be. Hard working, big into family, helping each other raise a barn (or today's equivilant), not dogmatic or demanding that others share their crazy brand of faith". I was only 15, and I didn't leave the borg till I was 31. I'm a slow learner . Gotta love the Ingalls/Wilder gang!
i was adopted into a jw family in southern california.
my birth mother gave me up after 6 months (the terms mom & dad refer to my adoptive/real parents).
she gave me up due to the fact that she already had a three year old boy, and back in the late sixties it was not as socially acceptable to be a single mother.
Oh, where are you XJW4EVR.... We need more story time....
the church of scientology is trying to censor comedy central because of the scientology south park episode!
please write to comedy central about the scientology episode!.
please express support for south park and denounce the way tom cruise is trying to censor south park!
That couch jumping, Brooke bashing, cradlerobbering fool will certainly not be getting 2 hours of my time. What a nut! After viewing his antics, If I were even remotely interested in Scientology, I would run screaming the other way! That gorgeous Aussie ex wife of his must give thanks every day that he is out of her life!
our 9th grandchild was born early this morning, a boy named gideon david.
he is the first child for our youngest son.
he has red hair like his daddy, grandpa, uncles and two of his cousins.
All the best, Mulan! Your family is gorgeous, and so happy and healthy looking! You must be so proud to head up a fine brood like that! Congratulations!
my wife finally joined!
her user name is anneshirley!
everyone make her feel welcome please!
Yeah, welcome Anneshirley! Lots of us newbies with lots to learn...great to have you along!
i was adopted into a jw family in southern california.
my birth mother gave me up after 6 months (the terms mom & dad refer to my adoptive/real parents).
she gave me up due to the fact that she already had a three year old boy, and back in the late sixties it was not as socially acceptable to be a single mother.
ahhhh!!! Don't stop! I'm totally riveted!!! Hurry back, please.....
i was disfellowshipped in 2003. systematically my family stopped talking to me.
i am only 22 years old and i feel a big void in my life.
what can i do to feel better?
Hey ryry_
Welcome, so glad to have you. Everyone else has said it best...spend some time here, it's very cathartic!
What has helped me deal with being a "leper" is to jump into, with both feet, things that I never would have been able to do as a dub. And no, I'm not talking about becoming a crack whore or serial killer (though isn't that what many believe will happen to you if you abandon the borg ). There is a bunch of us here who are going to college. At our age, there is no better time spent, investing in ourselves! Also, reconnecting with old friends from school or workmates that you lost touch with, because they were so-called unacceptable associates. Some of those folks (after graciously accepting my apology for not staying in touch) have become true and wonderful friends.
Listen and learn to the old souls on this board, inluding Auld Soul, Blondie, Willylohman, and all the other wonderful spiritual giants who offer us newbies great support! Best of Luck to you!
