AudeSapere

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  New ex-JW memoir coming out...

  by brizzzy in

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  i don't post a ton here because i'm kinda shy.

  http://www.amazon.com/dp/0373892357?tag=thegirsguitoh-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkcode=as1&creativeasin=0373892357&adid=038ez4bjpam7bcsze5mq&.

  that's the amazon link (which is currently the most affordable, i believe, but it's also available for preorder at b&n, borders, indiebound, and indigo-chapters if you're in canada, if you prefer one of those retailers).. .

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  Congrats, Brizzzy~!! How exciting!!

  Keep us posted about media coverage and anything other updates.

  -Aude.
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  Bethel Memories by Living the Dream -- all of them

  by FatFreek 2005 in

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  our friend living the dream has written a wealth of his experiences when at bethel -- all of them well told.

  i had a bit of spare time tonight and decided i would search for the ones i missed.

  well, google doesn't cut it.

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  I like this series ALOT. For me, it has been soo refreshing to hear someone's memories that are just interesting memories that we can all easily relate to. No ill-will. No anomosity. No 'Evil GB'. No serious bashing of past or present JW (well, maybe there was one - but that just adds to the credibility!).

  I think the writer neutralizes some of my own memories and that allows me to put things in better perspective and heal without completely villifying the people who played such a big part in my life for 25 years.

  I would really, really like to hear about his own 'awakening' and how he managed to set aside his own 'cultic' (??) upbringing, rise above it, and create a happy, productive, professionally-successful life without anger and resentment.

  I bet that would be an interesting tale as well.

  And a good example for most of us.

  I know he's mostly using this site as a place to 'park' his story. Hopefully he's finding the process as rewarding as we do!

  -Aude.
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  Were you 'alive in '75' and how was that year for you?

  by punkofnice in

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  2. experiences

  i was a junior borgite in 1975. i remeber looking at the calendar at work in october and thinking: 'armageddon isn't here yet.....and it doesn't feel like it will be here anytime soon either!'.

  i was surprised that jehovah hadn't obeyed the superior command to bring the big 'a' as instructed to him by fred franz.

  how dare god disobey the jw leader!!!!!.

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  (marking for later)
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  Watchtower Bethel Application from 1982

  by Marvin Shilmer in

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  watchtower bethel application from 1982 .

  questions asked tell their own story.

  today i posted onto my blog the first post-1980 update of the bethel application.

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  On the front page, the question about Marital Status... I've never seen an application that had 'Pursuing a Courtship' as an option~!!

  That's kind of funny - in a very sad, sad way.

  -Aude.
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  Man's Face Swallowed By Tumors Because JW Mom Refuses Surgery!

  by ProdigalSon in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  it gets worse daily, it seems.

  just saw an hour-long program on this poor guy, on the learning channel..... "the man who lost his face".

  http://tlc.discovery.com/tv-schedules/special.html?paid=2.1213.56437.41352.0.

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  That was such a sad situation.

  I think we had a thread that updated his story a few months ago. I'll see if I can find it.

  -Aude.

  Edit to add:Update can be found toward the bottom of this thread: http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/watchtower/medical/186978/1/Man-With-No-Face-a-Jehovahs-Witness
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  Thanks everyone!

  by MrFreeze in

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  2. friends

  i would like to thank all of the posters to this board.

  had i not stumbled upon here, i may never have been armed with the courage and information i needed to stand up for myself and leave this religion.. i'd probably still be going to meetings, giving talks on the service meeting, public talks, going out in field service.

  i might even have been guilted into going off to mts within the next year... yikes!.

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  You are welcome.

  -Aude Sapere (meaning: Dare to Know; Dare to Have Wisdom/Understanding; Dare to Think for Yourself)
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  JWFreak

  by zarco in

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  jwf did some very brave things to bring full transparency regarding the wts.

  he also left the organization.

  i respect him very much.

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  This JWFreak: http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/202896/1/New-Beginnings

  He posted the above update about 2 months ago.

  -Aude.
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  Welcome Chase!

  by NewChapter in

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  2. friends

  for some reason, i couldn't post on your thread.

  it's been happening quite frequently, so it's easier to just start this new thread.. welcome chase.

  i look forward to hearing your story.

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  Chase's 'Intro' Thread is here: http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/206379/1/new-member

  btw - nice to have you join us, too, faceface. Tell us a little about yourself when you are ready.

  -Aude.
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  new member

  by chase in

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  2. friends

  so is everyone here a jaded ex or is it a mixed crowd?

  i am da.

  with an overzelous mom.

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  Chase wrote: so is everyone here a jaded ex or is it a mixed crowd?

  It's a very mixed crowd. Some disgruntled. Some Disfellowshipped. Some Disassociated. Some currently active (even elders~!) - but no longer believe the org is 'Jehovah's sole channel of communication'. Some are still pretty die-hard (apologetics). Some are dating a witness. Some are just here because they like us.

  Welcome to our little corner of cyber-space. It really is a good place to be. Most will identify with your JW 'issues'. Some will challenge you, but that's OK, too.

  Nice to have you join us.

  -Aude Sapere (meaning: Dare to Know; Dare to Have Wisdom/Understanding)

  PS: For some reason, the 'ReplyBox' was not visible for me in IE. For other reading this who want to comment, there is a 'PostReply' button at the top of the screen (near where you can choose a NewTopic) and on the same line where it says 'ActiveTopics'.
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  What Would You Like To Ask Any Poster Here?

  by minimus in

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  i'd like to ask undercover why he has so many responses that are similar to what i think?.

  finally free, are you really as cranky as you seem?.

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  Mary wrote: Crumpet married another former poster, Coolhandluke, last year I think and made the move from Britian to the States. She's got pictures of them on her Facebook account.

  Seriously???

  That would have been BIG news~!! I've been thinking of her and hoping she is happy. Looks she very well may be~!!

  -Aude.