Posts by Brigid

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Divorce came through

by cyberdyne systems 101 in

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time for reflection i guess, i had thought i was further along in the healing process, but sometimes i seem to slip right back to where it all started.

though i will never go back, i can see why people cling to something like the witness.

they want to think they are doing something worth while, have some order and purpose in their lives, have a pool of people that can befriend.

You are going through the hardest, darkest leg of your journey. I know you cannot connect with these words right now, but when you look back in a little while, and see that you are still breathing, you'll be okay. Maybe you'll just be driving down the road one day back home and you'll think, tonight, I can watch anything I want to on tv. I don't have to live with the tension anymore. I can pick up takeout and not do the dishes 'til tomorrow if I want to. I can flirt with my cute waiter (or waitress?) and no one will care. I can take a pottery class.

The world's your oyster, hon. This is rebirth.

Embrace....

Love and Light,

~Brigid

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id JWs RIP you OFF in the MARRIAGE Dept.?

by Ms. Whip in

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this photo (taken from a jw group on aol) is quite typical of jw marriage matches.

don't get me wrong, i'm sure they are great people as far as jws go.

but, it made me think.

Brigid

My marriage at 21 while a witness was a disaster!! I look at other 21-year-olds and they look like babies--I was having a baby before my 22nd birthday! No time to live and experience.....sew my wild, wild oats

~Brigid

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I'd love to hear from anyone who grew up in the truth and is gay

by PaulMarshall in

hi.. i have decided to join this site and hopefully connect with some people who will know what my story has been.

i guess it is best to read my profile, but the upshot of this new found technology is that i am no longer alone in my isolation.

i can hopefully reach out and connect with people who really understand what it is like in my head!

Brigid

Hey hon, I'm not gay either but I'll add my warm welcome to you. I know there are others here who share your experiences. You'll find almost every experience to be had within the org with us.

Welcome. Welcome. Welcome!!

Love and Light,

~Brigid

21

Pets

by sandy in

i want to upload some pictures here of my dogs.

will someone tell me how to do it?

Brigid

<------This is me, and my pug, the beloved, whom I have approved.

~Brigid

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Is this site ever used for on-line dating?

by frozen one in

i was reading another thread that asked, "do you see yourself remarrying?

" i noticed some of the replies mentioned that getting involved with another xjw would be interesting.

i have thought that also.

Brigid

Well, I don't see why not. Even though, that is not it's primary purpose, connections can definitely be made. There's boys, there's girls, so you can bet some of those connections will be romantic.

I have really bonded tightly with several posters here via pm's. Most of them are women, so it's friendship. But this board is what you need it to be, I suppose. And those connections made here are all the stronger because of our shared, very unique pasts. I have really opened up since being here. I used to never ever ever tell anyone in my "real" life that I had been a witness. Now, I'm getting to the point, where I can without choking on the words too much. baby steps.

I will confess, I never wondered until this board what it would be like to be with an x jw. I always just wanted to be as far away from my past as possible. Now, I'm not so sure. getting major 2nd thoughts.

So, happy hunting...if nothing else, you'll make unbelievable friendships.

~Brigid

24

New guy from Toronto

by Martyn in

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friends

new guy from toronto.

just enjoying the posts.

i haven't been to a meeting in years, i was baptisted 1990. it seems like yesterday.

Brigid

Marty, A warm and hearty welcome to you! I know you'll love it here. It's good to "meet you" Keep posting and reading. ~Brigid

38

new too

by RaceBannon in

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friends

i am one confused dude and need serious therapy.

leaving is very tough.

my family are in a life and death race to save me before "the end".

Brigid

Race,

Welcome. You'll find so many stories similar to yours. Pull up a chair and stay a while. It helps knowing there are others like you out here.

Love and Light,

~Brigid

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My 2-Year Anniversary on JWD...

by Confession in

if you go back to my first post ever, june 29, 2004, you'll see i was a bit skittish here at first.

i was still in the process of researching the subject of christian confession, and--since i was then disfellowshipped in part for making known my views on this subject--i had no one else to talk to about it.

so i came in here, asking for comments "on this--and only this subject.

Brigid

Mazel Tov!

~Brigid

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I'm new here

by Keeli in

this seemed like a likely place to introduce myself.

i live in oregon and was disfellowshipped a couple of years ago.

i never went back to meetings and i don't intend to go back.

Brigid

Keeli,

A warm welcome to the clan. You'll love it here. We cannot wait to hear more of your story.

I'm glad to see you had the courage to go ahead and post your picture on the other thread. Kudos. No fear.

Love and Light,

~Brigid

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Do you love/care for people here?

by lonelysheep in

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friends

i care about all of you.

i love some of you and have told you that, some i love and haven't told (yet).

for some of us, those here truly are family and friends.

Brigid

Sparki, you're so cute!!

That is exactly how I think of it. And it is as if my children have adapted as immigrants children do and will fit much better than I.
And in answer to the original question. I actually care and when I get off the computer, I lay awake and scheme how to get you all naked! I tried hard this last fest!!

That is so weird, because I often liken my experience to that of an immigrant--I see possibility everywhere that was once closed off to me, now the sky is the limit! Also, I will be at this coming fest, after a few beers, who knows??? LOL!!!