Posts by Collegegurl

sorry for the long file, is there anyone that can clean this up a bit, the quality is actually pretty good considering the mic was hidden and i was in a big room.

Collegegurl

that "evil college education" will get you everytime.

nice job SOL,

~collegegurl

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You mean to tell me, normal people don't get married at 17 or 18?

by free2beme in

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friends

as a witness, most if not all of my friends were married by 18, with many woman married by 17. it was so normal, that when i left the religion and met all these people married in their 20's and later, that it seemed like they were starting late.

i actually was a late person in getting married, i was 23. i remember being one of the few people my age in the congregation, not married yet.

i actually remember thinking, where am i going to find someone to marry, that is not yet taken.

Collegegurl

The past six weddings I've been to have all been between teenagers( Ok, 2 of the guys were in their 20's, but not the brides). In 2 of them the parents had to sign for the daughters b/c they weren't 18. One has already split up. I read that the average age for women getting married in the US is 25, but for witnesses it would have to be much lower. Homeschooling is very popular here, so they graduate from high school at 16, don't go to college, what else are they going to do? and if they make a mistake they will be df'd. That's not for me.

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Active Witnesses...... lets get a head count....

by ?me? in

just wondering out there, who is still active?

makes most of the meetings, all the conventions, comments, is still active socially with the congregation,out in service, hall building etc.

just wondering, because we know who are the elders, or recently former elders and i usually seek their posts for some interesting comments... .

Collegegurl

I'm an active jw.

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How Dodgy Are You?

by misspeaches in

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friends

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the maximum penalty for my crimes is 8 years and a potential fine of 5000 pounds!

(must have been evil miss peaches)

Collegegurl

In the Clear, but somehow still 5 years in prison and 0 pound fine. not too bad.

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Are you GAY?

by SickofLies in

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friends

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lol, ok this is a fluf post i guess, but anyways, i found this site and thought it was funny, check it out, and post your results, if you don't it means you like having sex with animals.. http://www.channel4.com/life/microsites/g/gayometer/gayometer.html.

i scored 50% i am a perfectly adjusted hetro male!

Collegegurl

40%

oh yea, the 100% thing freaked me out too.

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Were YOU An Arrogant JW?

by minimus in

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friends

you know the type: a goody 2 shoes.

one that wouldn't associate with other witnesses because they weren't mature enough?

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Collegegurl

OK, I'll admit it. I was an arrogant jw. I was definately a good 2 shoe. Until I started having doubts, I did everything I was supossed to. I was very judgemental. When I was little, my parents would always limit my association with other kids in the cong. based on how spiritual they or their parents were. I continued in that pattern when I got older. If they didn't go out in FS every month or watched "demonic" movies, I wouldn't invite them to go see movies or hang out. I feel bad about it now, and of course, I don't do that now.

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Still going to meetings??....

by LivingInReality in

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good day..... i am very interested in hearing from anyone who is on this board that is still going to meetings.

i was wondering.... .

since you find yourself on this board with countless people who have left and are telling their personal stories, not to mention exposing that organization for the brainwashing cult that it truly is.... is this helping you to leave and make the final departure?.

Collegegurl

yea, I still go to meetings because of family and a few friends. I also live at home so, their house their rules. Like Dune, I don't want to be kicked out. I'm not sure how much longer I can stand it though, I was planning on waiting until I graduated from college to totally fade, but I'm not sure I can stand it for that long.