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  I'm starting to worry......

  by DJ in

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  i've always known that i am a bit obsessive, but lately i've been starting to worry about it.

  when i was taught jw stuff, i really got into it.

  i know that most women are supposed to be able to think and do a million things at once.

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  I've always known that I am a bit obsessive, but lately I've been starting to worry about it. When I was taught jw stuff, I really got into it. Now that I'm out, I'm really getting into that! I know that most women are supposed to be able to think and do a million things at once. For some reason my brain works more like a man's. I am only able to get into one thing at a time and then I dive in and totally submerge myself. Sometimes it a good thing, I suppose. That trait definately made me research the WT and eventually led me out of it. Lately, I've been spending way too much time here and everytime I leave, I tell myself, "ok, that's it for the day" Only to find myself back again 1/2 hour later or so.

  My little boy told me a very long and funny (i think) story this morning. I only heard part of what he said and I mindlessly muttered the word "LOL" at him!!!!!!!!! I don't even think that I was aware of what I said until my son said, "Mommy, what does lol mean?" uh oh

  love, dj
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  JW Women Hostages Alive; Action by Military Soon

  by Kenneson in

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  the 4 women hostages and their abductors have been sighted.

  two of the women had their hands tied: probably the wives of the two murdered witnesses.

  plans for action by the military in 2 or 3 days.

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  I wonder how the dubs will explain this away?? The 'evil military' saved them????????
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  Dad's and Cats will love these ...

  by Simon in

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  bought one of these mini remote control racing cars today for the ehem "kids" (obviously, they can only watch it while i supervise the remote control .

  it's brilliant!

  ... and the cats love it too .

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  Simon,

  You would get along well with my husband.
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  Disadvantages since leaving the truth?

  by haujobbz in

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  since leaving the jws reality can be hard to get used to these are somethings i found hard to adapt to:.

  1) starting to celebrate celebrations like birthdays and christmas(i dont mean that christmas is a disadvantage its just getting used to the whole idea).

  2) tell others im not a jw because all i used to do is try to convert them and now im telling them i was mislead and dont beleive it anymore.. 3) should i swear,lie,etc.

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  For me there was only one disadvantage. I had to stop feeling superior to the world....humility can be rough.
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  Save a prayer, I'll be droppin' bombs...

  by happysunshine in

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  if you have a chance, wish me luck or whisper a prayer for me.

  i'm going to "address an issue" with my family (drop bombs) this weekend after 7 years of silent tolerance.

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  Hello Happysunshine,

  I completely agree with the advice that Francois gave you. Unfortunately, it is not a magic bullet. I have been lovingly trying to help my family for a long time now. Sometimes it is as if they are little bratty children holding their fingers in their ears and screeching....."la la la, I can't hear you, la la laaaaaaa" Everytime that happens it still amazes and upsets me. I guess that the best prescription for them is to keep slowly feeding them the true truth until they vomit up the WT lies.

  Sorry to be gross, I just get so angry....Anyway, Sunshine.......go for it, you never know til you try!!!!! Give it your BEST!!!!! I will say a prayer for you........it will take time, so take your time......and never give up! love, dj
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  Interesting Conversation

  by CC Ryder in

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  i had an interesting conversation at work yesterday while on break.

  two work mates of mine started to talk about the jw missionaries who were taken captive in the philipines.

  one guy didn't understand why they would take a jw hostage.

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  Nice job CC! I'm glad that you kept your cool and let him blow his horn about the dubs. Gotta wonder why he isn't one? Hopefully, you just helped him never to become one! love, dj
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  HOW DID YOU COME INTO THE"TRUTH"???

  by minimus in

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  were you raised as a jw, like me, or were you converted (at least i have an excuse)?

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  I started being indocrinated at the age of 12. Dismissed the teachings as a teeenager. Went back to it as a young mother. Found out the truth about it at age 36. DJ
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  Lowest Person On The Earth

  by LuckyLucy in

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  i just want to apoligise to everyone that i have offended here.i recently posted something that really upset someone and i feel like the lowest person on the earth.this person has such a huge heart that he/she forgave me.i have so much to learn on how to treat people.. i am going to take some.

  time off for awhile.. maybe it's best if i don't come back here..

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  (((((((((((((((((((LUCY))))))))))))))))))))))

  Please don't be so hard on yourself! You said that whoever you may have offended forgave you! Now, it looks like you just need to forgive yourself. You apologized, so that's that! Stick around and don't worry. dj
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  Will the Watchtower ever cease to exist?

  by hadenough in

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  just curious to hear others thoughts on this matter.

  first of all, until a few years ago, no one knew what we now know about the organization.

  we couldn't talk to anyone about doubts, or anything that would go against the organization, even to someone close, "in the know".

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  Hi Hadenough,

  I think that the internet will play a key role in less recruitment. I know that if I had internet access when I was being taught by them, it would have been a life-saver. It would have made my exit much sooner and incredibly easier.

  As far as current jw's, I think that the majority will most likely heed the warnings out of fear. I knew an elder once who began to shiver when I asked him to read a pamphlet that was written by a former member. He would not even touch it and he backed away from me in dread. Lately, my mother has been making 'internet comments' Perhaps the younger members will disobey the WT and taste the forbidden fruit. I hope so. There is always hope, right? dj
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  Waiting on a train

  by kenpodragon in

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  i went to a old train station today and looked around at the antiques and old tools of days gone by.

  she kind of chuckled for a moment, and started to speak, "i am fine, i am just waiting for the train to arrive to take me to new town.

  to which i was a little shocked, did this lady not know that the train had not passed by here in years.

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  Viewing my family like the old woman in your story is the way I am able to cope with them. Sad, isn't it. The old station all falling apart and they still believe. Sad

  dj