Posts by kitten whiskers

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My recent 7 paragraph letter to my parents, and their short reply. . .

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we haven't talked in 2 years, but i only email them smart little morsels about the gb etc that i get from you guys, you know, since i'm already not a fit associate why not try to educate them?!?!?!

it's not necessary to read my whole letter to get to the point--his weak but kindly short response (that i waited for 4 days to get) where he spends most of his sentences explaining himself, and i hung on his every word, and i wrote back about what we've been doing, and 2 weeks have gone by and he's not responded to that.

.and i check my email 10 times a day to see if he wrote back and nothing and i wonder.

kitten whiskers

I am sorry. I feel your pain and my heart aches for you. Congratulations on the new little one! You will spend so much time cuddling that sweet bundle and wondering how on earth parents could do that to you! I remember just holding my girl and crying for all the mean things I endured growing up, that was before my mother shunned me for a few months. Those ties you feel to your baby will be so strong, and their life will be so much better for having you as a mom! You know how much pain a parent can bring and you know how to really love. Your letter shows that. You are a very forgiving and sweet person who only wants peace. That is wonderful. You are starting your own family now, and you will find much happiness and success I am sure! Sometimes I think that my husband and children and I are like the pilgrims or pioneers of the old west. We have moved away from family, and are starting our own traditions, beliefs and new roots. It helps me sympathize somewhat with others did so long ago in leaving their families and starting fresh. They didn't leave on the same terms we do, but the separation is nearly the same. I wish you peace and happiness and have enjoyed reading your posts here. I really like your forum name! I think that is so clever! You might want to keep a copy of these letters to show your children later. I have kept the letters and a little journal to share with my children as they get older in case they ever ask about why we left the organization, and how we were treated. I hope will serve as a barrier to anything the family might ever try to tell them or "persuade" them to believe. I know it will show them how unloving and wrong the jw's are and help them. I also kept the Watchtower and Awake from when they were born. You know the beliefs will change and I want to be able to show them how it is a manmade organization full of false prophecy. Thats also why I have a few of the books still in the garage and the Watchtower CD! If they really want to know, I and my hubby will be the ones to show them the error and folly of this religion. I hope this helps a little. I just wanted you to know you are not alone out there! Much love, Kitten Whiskers

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Kids First? "I Believe that Children are the Future"....

by SixofNine in

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....and that kids should come first.

ok, who knows what michael jackson really believes about children, but generally speaking "worldly" people (sorry for the jw speak, but you know what i mean) indeed believe that "children are the future" and that "kids come first".

often, "worldly" parents act accordingly, and their children thrive because of the life choices (often real sacrifices) the parents make.

kitten whiskers

I think you have a valid point too. I will say however, that with the generation change, I think more of the young parents are concerned with their children's education. At least we were. We wanted our kids to have it better than we did and get to go to college. We didn't want them to face the hardships we faced for the lack of a good education. But there are always the fanatics.

As I grew up, the direction from the Society was to dedicate all our resources to the ministry and kingdom and forego having children in this system. I could never buy that. I always wanted children. Thank God I followed my heart! I made sure I found someone who wanted them too! I was not up for living at Bethel or any such sacrifice of my natural desires. I feel for those who put off their hearts longing for children and are now in a position where it is no longer possible. The Society has robbed many of their most treasured wish.

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My Story, Chaper 5 - "They're making this sh*& up!"

by B_Deserter in

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shortly after i received my associates degree, i quit pioneering.

i told the body of elders is was because my mother had fallen on some hard times, and i needed to get a full-time job to support the family.

they asked me if it was because i felt bad for not having gas money.

kitten whiskers

Isn't it amazing how that happens! I think I was in the same book when I started pulling it apart too. I remember all the anti-type stuff they would say in the bookstudy and I thought the same thing you did. This is cr@p! It's just a bunch of made up ideas. Well, I guess being faithful and making it to bookstudy paid off for both of us!

Oh... and don't forget this foreshadowed that and so on and so on. I can't believe they have the guts to study the Revelation book and add four pages of changes to it! I hope more people have true "revelations" as they go over this recycled rubbish! Hopefully their reasoning will kick in and they too can climb out. You sound like a nice person and very honest. I feel bad for you and your situation. We're from Michigan too, and when you said you moved up to Traverse City my first thought was "what in the world did you find as work up there? Cherry picking? " The Michigan economy forced us out and I hear they are leaving by the droves! Here's to you for sticking it out and working on your fade! You are still nice and young and made it out 8 years faster than my hubby and me! Congratulations and best wishes! Life is great out here in the normal world. We were lied to about so many, many things growing up as JW's. I hope you find much happiness and joy in your life! PM me if you like. It's nice to see someone break out in the prime of their life!

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What is your favorite book of all time?

by Abandoned in

i'm going to list three, one non-fiction, one fiction, and one series.. my all-time non-fiction favorite is: dojo wisdom for writers by jennifer lawler.. my all-time favorite fiction is: she's come undoneby wally lamb.

my all-time favorite series is: the amber chronicles by roger zelazny.

so, what are your favorites?.

kitten whiskers

The Little House on the Prairie series by Laura Ingalls Wilder- I read them over and over as a child and relished the christmas stories in them!

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We might be moving to Mississippi-any advice?

by kitten whiskers in

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a job offer has come our way that looks excellent.

however, it is located in pascagoula, ms. i am wondering how the area is faring since katrina.

does anybody know this area, and if so, what is your view of it.

kitten whiskers

Thanks all of you! Right now he is waiting for the phone call for the interview. It should be any minute now. It is the highest pay increase of all the offers so far. But...the other offers are local and just about an hour and a half away in Alabama. So, I guess we'll see how bad they want him and go from there. At least it's not Russia. There was an opportunity for that, but I love having warm winters after growing up in Michigan!!! And I also like to speak English!

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We might be moving to Mississippi-any advice?

by kitten whiskers in

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a job offer has come our way that looks excellent.

however, it is located in pascagoula, ms. i am wondering how the area is faring since katrina.

does anybody know this area, and if so, what is your view of it.

kitten whiskers

Thanks you guys! I was wondering if staying in Alabama might make good sense. I keep having the song by Ray Stevens run through my head about "The day the squirrel went berserk in the first self-righteous church in that sleepy little town of Pascagoula". I guess "Sweet home Alabama" has a good ring to it! Every time we come back from a vacation right now, Allison Krauss' "Atlanta" goes through my mind. I guess I have too many songs to choose from! LOL! You guys are a big help. Thanks.

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We might be moving to Mississippi-any advice?

by kitten whiskers in

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friends

a job offer has come our way that looks excellent.

however, it is located in pascagoula, ms. i am wondering how the area is faring since katrina.

does anybody know this area, and if so, what is your view of it.

kitten whiskers

A job offer has come our way that looks excellent. However, it is located in Pascagoula, MS. I am wondering how the area is faring since Katrina. Does anybody know this area, and if so, what is your view of it. Are there any small communities close by that have that rural feel for raising kids? How are the school systems?

I have been looking up information on the internet...but first hand accounts are always so much better. I've read a couple comments from people that say Ocean Springs is a nice place for families. Any help would be much appreciated!

Thanks guys!

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10 am on a Saturday and guess who's knocking at my door...

by brunnhilde in

yeah, a no brainer.

i'm living with my da'd brother and never passed my new info on to the brothers when i left so i thought at first my mom (who is still firmly in the cult) had passed the address on to the local wolves, but apparently it was just the usual saturday morning not at homes being bothered.

i watched them pull into the neighborhood and pegged them straightaway for dubs.

kitten whiskers

Maybe they are synchronizing! I got my morning visit today too.I didn't answer.

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Vicious Polar Bear Attack!!! Warning, Pictures.

by momzcrazy in

never f(*&^%$ mind.

i wanted to show you a cute picture.

open thread!

kitten whiskers

That is so stinkin' cute! I just had the kids come out to see it. I asked them if they could handle seeing a polar attack a man's leg. Their eyes were so wide and round...then I showed them the picture! too cute.Love it.

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In laws again

by 4mylove in

so the hubby tells me that the fam is having a dinner at one of the restaurants in his hometown for the inlaws because it is their anniversary.

i hate the fact that when they call my stomach gets in knots.. they are the nicest people if it weren't for the jw thing.

it is the only thing i dislike.

kitten whiskers

Honesty: Love that answer! So glad I wasn't drinking anything when I read it! I gasped with laughter! So to the point! No sense trying to sidestep the issue!