We're thinking of you, Es.
It hurts like hell, doesn't it? My parents shun us despite the fact we're not Da'ed or Df'ed. My kids are angry and hurt because they've done nothing anyway, they can't see why their g.parents won't visit them or call them.
Look after those gorgeous children of yours and be happy!
Love & Hugs,
DNC xxxx
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As of Thursday night I am no longer a Jehovahs Witness
by Es inyep my fade has come to a stop, got the phone call off my dad today he asked me if i celebrate christmas and birthdays and i said yes, and so he said they are going to go ahead with the disassociation letter i sent over two years ago!!!!..
he said that after today the only phone calls i will get are if there is an emergency, but nothing social my response to that was well you havnt seen or spoken to me for over a year im used to it.. he also said there was no bad feelings and that i should never doubt there love for me, and that the stupid thing of it is they can associate with mike and the kids just not me.. im really happy and calm about it, ive had my initial cry over it, and now i feel good that i dont have to lie and hide things anymore.. its such a relief.. luv ya all.
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How does one prepare for a meeting?
by UpAndAtom inhow does a typical jw that has been in the organization many years prepare for a typical sunday meeting?
what happens if they don't?
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When I was a reg. pio. in my teens, I used to piously miss my favourite programme on a Sat. evening, (or if I was out, I'd get back early) and sit down in my quiet bedroom surrounded by the WT mag., Reference Bible and Insight Books.
I'd read through each par. then answer each question, if possible, using clever quotes and references to original Greek words etc. so I could look REALLY spiritual on Sunday.
WHAT AN IDIOT!!
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HEMP LOVER IS 40 TODAY!!
by bubble inhi hempy, how are you doing?
pop in and let us know.. happy birthday to you.
happy birthday to you.
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Have a great day, Hemplover, Happy Birthday!!
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SIMON IS 40 TODAY!!!
by bubble inso simon, how are you?
have you launched into a mid life crisis or are you celebrating in style?.
hope you have a great day and ..... happy birthday to you.
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Happy Birthday, Simon!!!
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Ok so this is it
by The salmon inive been "in the truth" ever since i was 6 years old when my mother was baptised in the late 70`s.
so i sort of got dragged along to the meetings and therin started the indoctrination that was to prove to be my undoing.
ive been reading this page for a while now and read some very slick posts from dissillusioned ex members.
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Hi and Welcome, Salmon!
I immediately thought of "The Salmon of Doubt", too!
You are right about the JW 'do more' attitude, and if you have doubts etc., it's your own fault. That was something I always hated.
I've been out (husband & kids,too) for about 5 years. We're VERY happy.
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What Naughty Things Did You Know Of That Went On In Your Hall?
by minimus inas an elder, i knew a lot of things that happened in the congregation, including "secret sins".
what i also knew was that some persons were quite good at being sneaky----especially the teens.
years after my daughter stopped hanging around certain friends and she was in her 20's, she told me little juicy tidbits of what some of her best friends regularly got away with.
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When I was little I used to colour the map in the front of the Bible!!!!
How naughty is that??
Also, me and a friend would go to the toilets during the boring talks and hurl wet toilet paper up at the ceiling so that it stuck. Great fun!
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Cracking elders comments on platform. Post them here....
by jambon1 inwhat is the most offensive thing that you have heard an elder say on the platform and was there any reaction?
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Watson, I understand your disbelief, but, sadly it's true. The elder was known (maybe still is - I've no idea now) for his 'say it like it is' approach. Many were offended by him from time to time.
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Cracking elders comments on platform. Post them here....
by jambon1 inwhat is the most offensive thing that you have heard an elder say on the platform and was there any reaction?
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Suppose you're a JW and you want your children to stay in...
by stapler99 inwhat would the best strategy be?
i ask this because thinking about my upbringing, i don't believe what the watchtower seems to suggest, that the more spiritual you are, the more bible study you do, the more field service you do, the completer your meeting attendence is, the less worldly association your children have, etc., then the more likely it will be that they will "stay loyal to jehovah" !hurls!
i don't have that many cases to consider, but i have seen youngsters getting baptized whose famailies don't seem to do that much field ministry and miss a lot of meetings.
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It's difficult to say I think. I've seen kids leave who were brought up with strict JW rules and I've seen kids stay in the Org. after a strict upbringing.
On the other hand I know of 'weak' JWs' kids who have left, but also many who have stayed in and become elders and pioneers etc.
I was brought up with quite strict JW parents. Always had a Family study, never missed the meetings, etc.
Yet, here I am! Out and happy.
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Can It Get Any Worse????
by liquidsky ini know most people have way worse problems then me but i just need to vent.
i have had the worse 3 months ever!!!.
my husband may be losing his job within the next year.
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Sorry to hear about your bad luck!
Sometimes life stinks for a bit, then you come out the other side and get a break for a bit.
That's my experience anyway.
Hope your luck improves soon my forum friend!
Love and hugs,
DNC xxx