i was wondering how common it is for ex-jws to relocate after leaving the borg in order to escape the bad memories of being in a cult, or to break contact with cult members.. i have wanted to move far away for as long as i can remember--even as a kid--for this purpose.
various life circumstances have delayed that--long story--but mr. rebel8 and i are thinking of moving within the next few years.
i am the one who's most interested in moving to a completely different type of place--different culture, different climate, different everything!
I find this thread particularly interesting. This is something that goes through my mind many, many times a day. In my case I truely have no reference point to compare what I have now to what another area or climate would be like.
It would be great to find a new and beautiful area to start in again and as I have stated before my first choice would be Alaska because of the beauty and the wilderness with my second being Arkansas because of the. affordability of living.
cab
i am looking to "adopt" a new dog.
i am a certified cat lover but have had 3 dogs in my life that my heart still aches for.
my children are grown, my cat is 10 years old, and i need a new friend and companion.. i have had a standard poodle, english bulldog, and a beautiful blond doberman.. the doberman was my dream dog.
Yes, there are breed specific rescues here in the US that are set up per state or group of states such as N. E. if the area is smaller.
Also call the humane society as they use these breed specifc rescues as well. If they get a really nice animal within a certain breed they are sometimes sent to that rescue so call and ask them to put your name on a call list if one comes in.
Cab
it happened again.
i never thought it would.
my life got its sparkle back.
That is just a heart wrenching poem. You are in such pain but just hang in there. There are many out there that care and will work your way through this. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary
i think i would be a bit of a scruff pine.. i hold my place well, weather the storms with deep roots.
i am not as stately as some of my brethren trees.
i don't make the cover of "tree monthly".
I'm a maple. At first glance I am just another tree in the forest but if you take the time to reach my center you will find the sweetest reward. I go through all the seasons getting stronger and more rooted with maturity. When the thermometer drops killing the gardens of tender flowers my beauty takes over with brilliant colors that cause people to come from hundreds of miles around.
cab
eh heh?
i know this is either going to be one of those topics where people consider it a popularity contest or something....i'm just being an imp and seeing if anyone will be forward enough to tell about the person that they would like to date.. me, i'm married so that leaves me out!
but i have seen a lot of beefcakes on here!
Mrs M
I am so terribly sorry to hear this news of your mom. Please accept my positive thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted, ok?
cab
i called the information dept politely asking if mr brown was still a witness after commiting verbal apostasy during the interview with ldh.. i got transferred to one of their legal staff and he dropped the "f" bomb and hung up!
i on the other hand was a complete gentleman.. i would call this a golden opportunity to play up what has to be one of the most embarrasing moments for the dub leadership but is actually an important issue that any current dubz should be concerned about.
what is the actual policy of the org?
ooooooo my oh my, somebody's got themselves a little cussin problem! I do believe it is time for a healthy dosing of some of that good ole congregational Love and Discipline. Perhaps we should call and talk to the society about that nasty mouthed man. WE know what would happen if it were us popping the queen mother of profanities in a jc.
cab
eh heh?
i know this is either going to be one of those topics where people consider it a popularity contest or something....i'm just being an imp and seeing if anyone will be forward enough to tell about the person that they would like to date.. me, i'm married so that leaves me out!
but i have seen a lot of beefcakes on here!
There is something that is so much fun putting a name and voice together. There is such an innocense about it as well.
I look forward to meeting more friends. Last night I received calls and tonight I got to call someone myself! He was out but perhaps I will call tomorrow and maybe will catch him at home.
Having fun
cab
this is my oldest sons birthday.. i always did this little thing when they were tiny ... i would tell them about the day that they were born.
when they grew up i still called them and said remember what i was doing xx number of years ago?
then i would say something like it was such a nice day or starry night or whatever but it felt good.
sad emo. thank you and I think that you are right
synergy... that is one of the most beautiful posts that I have ever read. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.
mary
this is my oldest sons birthday.. i always did this little thing when they were tiny ... i would tell them about the day that they were born.
when they grew up i still called them and said remember what i was doing xx number of years ago?
then i would say something like it was such a nice day or starry night or whatever but it felt good.
Nina and jgnat I think that you might be right.
I love him so much it hurts and I think that a special part of them will appreciate it.
I did some rethinking since I started this thread. He is strong, healthy, happy what right do I have to be sad. So a quick phone call and then I should be able to proceed through my day feeling much better.
Mary
this is my oldest sons birthday.. i always did this little thing when they were tiny ... i would tell them about the day that they were born.
when they grew up i still called them and said remember what i was doing xx number of years ago?
then i would say something like it was such a nice day or starry night or whatever but it felt good.
This is my oldest sons birthday.
I always did this little thing when they were tiny ... I would tell them about the day that they were born. When they grew up I still called them and said remember what I was doing XX number of years ago? Then I would say something like it was such a nice day or starry night or whatever but it felt good.
This is the first year that I can not do that. Doesn't seem right. I want to call his cell so badly but he never ansers it when I do and refuses to call me back when I leave a message so I guess I will give him his space. I do hope that he is remembering though.
HOw do others of you cope with this insanity?
mary
