Great post Purplesofa ... I am looking forward to meeting a few this weekend in Denver!
And as a newbie ... I would also agree that reaching out, even with a PM, is a good call. BTW, that's an invite for anyone who wants to drop me a line ... hahaha.
I've been talking to a theripist (is that a bad word here?) and even he encouraged me to stay connected to this board and some of the people here. Kind of a support group as I get through the 'final' stages.
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Meeting a poster
by purplesofa ini want to tell everyone what a joy it was to meet dantheman over the weekend.. i have never felt more comfortable with who i am.
there certainly is an unspoken understanding amongst people that have come away from the jw experiance.
in particular i think we find it difficult to be mean and judgemental to each other.. an unconditional love that we all crave.
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Parents Just Don't Understand!
by Sparkplug inok, so i got in a fight with my brother today.
i was so upset.
well my mom called and while i was upset i blurted out a comment on how easy it is for people in our family to cut people off.
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Margaritas ... one of life's simple pleasures that help ease the pain ... LOL!
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Parents Just Don't Understand!
by Sparkplug inok, so i got in a fight with my brother today.
i was so upset.
well my mom called and while i was upset i blurted out a comment on how easy it is for people in our family to cut people off.
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I've been in Colorado since 1996 ... was a somewhat active jw until about 2 1/2 years ago. It started with a couple in 1 cong., then some elders, then a different set of elders, so called friends that get self rightous and better than you. Shoot, I even had the C.O. tell one body of elders to use me, that I was a great asset to the cong. Missed a month of meetings with bronchitis and do you think I got even one lousy phone call? This right after his visit!
Sorry, I could fill this page with all the crap that's happened in the last 6 years ... like my x-wife, who was df'd and left the state illegally with my daughter, only to be reinstated in daddy's cong. even though she was breaking a court order at the time.
It just that I finally got fed up 2 1/2 years ago. The fade started and is never going to stop ...
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Parents Just Don't Understand!
by Sparkplug inok, so i got in a fight with my brother today.
i was so upset.
well my mom called and while i was upset i blurted out a comment on how easy it is for people in our family to cut people off.
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WOW! You brought up some excellent points! Parents that have been in for so long, in my experience, are so brain dead, they won't get anything you try to tell them. They are like robots, following their 'program', or like worker ants that just do their job.
Glad you got a chance to let off some steam. A margarita might help about now! LOL!
Hang in there. I think most of us get really frustrated by family or friends still attached at the hip to the wtbs. It's got to make you feel good that at least your eyes have been opened :)
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MERRYS MOTHER HAS DIED
by tijkmo in.
merrymagdelene is back home and agreed to me letting you know that her mother died on friday morning...understandably she doesnt feel much like posting at the moment..but will let us know her feelings as soon as she is able...the memorial service will be held on the 29th... (((((merry))))))
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Merry ... I am sorry for your loss. Even though I'm new here, and haven't had a chance to speak with you on the board, the outpouring of love toward you shows me that you must be a really nice person. I can only hope that the pain that you are feeling will fade with time.
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do you?
by purplebunnyfoofoo in.
believe that gods name is jehovah?
do you still use it as his name?
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I would say yes ... I mean in our culture, the name Jehovah is used as God's name in all types of media. It seems to be commonly accepted as his name even by non-jw's. I don't have a problem with God or the name. I still believe there is a God. It's the people claiming to be 'his' only true ones, taking that name on as their own 'merit' badge I have a problem with. And I wonder why he doesn't do anything about it ...
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What Bothers You The Most About Jehovah's Witnesses?
by minimus infor me, i think it's their hypocrisy.
they lead (the vast majority) a double life.
and ultimately they look down on anyone not a jw yet they won't even wn up to it.
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Excellent comments by all ...
Lack of true love among the 'brotherhood' ... and that you're a nobody unless you've achieved the 'rank' of elder or m.s. or pioneer
The fact the the b.o.e. couldn't care less about those that are 'weak', unless they think you're doing something wrong ... then they're on your front porch first thing ...
The shunning ...
The loss of family and friends bound by some law that only other j.w.'s are appropriate association ...
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when and where
by purplebunnyfoofoo in.
when and where were you baptized.
1974 in evansville indiana, roberts muncipal stadium
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1978 ... Gothenburg, Nebraska ... in a horse tank filled with semi-warm water ... in the middle of the high school cafeteria ... I was 14 ... took the last set of questions then night before.
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Show us your picture
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that is, if you are able to without the prospect of facing a three-man kangaroo court appointed by jerhover to keep the congregation clean from apostate influences.. i'll go first: .
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If I was a character on South Park ... this would be me ... LOL!
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Well, I didn't do it
by serendipity inafter much trepidation i made a big decision.
i'm not going to the dc this year.
it's the first one i've ever missed (i think.
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Good for you!
I was kinda uneasy and nervous after missing my first one ... but by year two, everything was fine. Didn't even think about it!
