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  Ex-Jehovah's Witness recounts her disfellowshipping and family estrangement in today's Huffington Post. A poignant read.

  by Balaamsass2 in

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  a thoughtful read in today's huffington post.

  it reminded me of how glad i am that 1st gen and i left the cult together and worked on keeping our closest relationships alive.

  it wasn't easy.

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  Dagney

  Well done essay.

  Navigating these two worlds is a constant sadness hanging in the back of the closet we enter every day.
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  Sunday January 15 is my 76th birthday. I answer some of your questions.

  by Terry in

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  happy birthday 2 me!!.

  sunday is my 76th birthday and i know that you want to know how it "feels" to have outlived my usefulness, to have lost my natural beauty (being reduced to wrinkles and flab), and constantly walking into a room not knowing why i'm there.

  you also are curious as to how i can continue to find a reason to live since none of my kids think my opinions have any possible value, most of my facebooks friends i wouldn't recognize if i tripped over them on my way into starbucks, and my monthly expenditure on bird treats exceeds u.s. spending on the military.

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  Dagney

  Happy Birthday Terry!
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  Do you Attend University scholarly Lectures

  by peacefulpete in

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  we've been privileged to attend a number of outstanding lectures on a wide range of scientific topics, some by now quite famous researchers.

  for example, we attended a caltech discussion/lecture by svante paabo not long after his initial work on neanderthal dna was released and met him after the lecture.

  he wasn't a dynamic speaker but a humble man who obviously felt more comfortable in the lab than on the podium.

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  A group of us from the board went to see a lecture by Richard Dawkins also at Caltech. Ray Comfort was there enforce and I accepted an "Origen of the Species" from him.

  I enjoyed it very much.
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  Ice Skating on Eiffel Tower?

  by peacefulpete in

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  my wife and i are heading to paris for christmas this year.

  it's a landmark year for all sorts of reasons, milestone anniversary her milestone birthday, and my recovery.

  she loves ice skating.

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  Dagney

  I really love Paris. Congratulations to you both for celebrating some meaningful milestones.

  All the museums are great, and my favorite cathedral is https://www.sainte-chapelle.fr/en/ Amazing artistry in stained glass.

  I love neighborhood bistros, whatever is on the chalkboard for the day, Prix fixe. I agree get the baguette at the bakery, cheese at the cheese shop etc., be sure and have crepes from a street vendor.

  the opera house is magnificent. One tip is to get a pass and take the bus to tour the city and different neighborhoods. The subway is efficient, but on the bus you see the city. I also think a boat ride on the Seine is worth it.

  it’s a magical city. Again congrats and safe travels.
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  It's been a long 9 years Lloyd Evans / John Cedars

  by Newly Enlightened in

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  original reddit post (removed).

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  Dagney

  Okay those cutouts are hilarious!
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  Was / Is God biased ? prejudiced against certain Peoples / Tribes or Nations ?

  by smiddy3 in

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  2. bible

  let me explain :.

  after the creation account of the bible, tribes of people and nations began to form and spread around the land.. god first chose noah and his family to protect them as he destroys all others in the flood.. and he ticks off everyone in babel ?

  and then he favours abraham and his descendants as the nation of israel culminating in the jewish lineage to jesus the son of god.. he has never had any dealings with any other people`s or nation isn`t that some form of favouritism ?

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  Like I always said...it sucks to be a Canaanite.
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  Arthritis pain. What works for you?

  by Fisherman in

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  2. medical

  there are several prescription meds people use to relieve the pain of arthritis.

  they work by suppressing the immune system or by reducing inflammation.

  people also use otc anti-inflammatory pills, and even anti-allergy pills are reported to work because of being able to also reduce inflammation but people tell me that they are concerned to use some meds regularly because of potential side effects in long term use.

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  Dagney

  Anti inflammatory diet. When I go off and eat things I shouldn't, the pain immediately returns. I don't need medication if I eat right. Saves money and my liver.
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  Stupid WT Q's : Is It Wise or Safe to Keep a Dog?  Demons—How Can We Resist Them?

  by Sea Breeze in

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  2. beliefs

  yes, that is an actual question in the awake magazine.

  jw kids lives are already miserable enough trying to obey all the ignorant rules of the wt.. no sports, no school dance, no holidays.... just field service.

  as if that isn't enough.... let's take away their puppy dogs too!.

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  I think there are some threads on her with hilarious Awake! articles.

  One we kid about...

  "Your Servant The Pencil."

  Ohh the valuable information the writing department gleaned from the encyclopedia!
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  My mom died.

  by noni1974 in

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  it's been years since i posted here.

  my jw mother died july 5th.

  it was quite honestly not that emotional for me.

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  Dagney

  Losing mom stirs up memories be them good or bad. Condolences and may she rest in peace.
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  Upbringing

  by punkofnice in

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  2. beliefs

  i was brought up as a born-in(tm) here in the uk.

  it wasn't until i was 50 that the scales fell from my eyes, i woke up, got da'd from the cult and my wife was advised to leave me by the elders whom i had served with on the boe.

  one of which i know wanted to schtupf her.

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  Dagney

  I was born and raised in. When I finally stopped attending in 2001, I felt really sure about my decision, and also apprehensive of the repercussions from family, friends and the congo. I carried a lot of anger for several years, (I'd say 6-7 years-ish), I had to work through, and it took work. So many decisions I made for the sake of family and religion that were really not my decisions, many regrets. I went through stages of anger at my parents and also the corporation.

  I had to accept responsibility for the decisions I made because I could have left earlier, but chose to stay. I have since found many teenage friends who did leave in the late 70's when I was really struggling to stay in. I would have been fine, but I didn't think I would have been so I stayed. I also realized my mom really needed religion. If it wasn't the JW's who came to the door, it could have just as easily been Mormons or Catholic ministries.

  It is still a mental game with the anger. Because I have family still in, and paths cross in situations, feelings continue to mess with me some days. News of young ones currently teaching this c**p from the platform just does me in, and I have to sort out how I feel, accept they are doing what they want to do...I think. Thankfully I have great exJW friends who are going through similar feelings, and we support each other, daily sometimes.

  So punk, it is normal to feel as you do. It just still takes effort to not let those thoughts overwhelm us. I'm shocked at the power being in a cult has on people. Have as much fun as you can and enjoy life is the best way to counteract this cult control.