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  New here

  by goldensky in

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  dear all,.

  i discovered this site only a couple of weeks ago and i already feel affection for you.. i am a 48-year-old woman and i live in spain, where i was born and raised, so i apologize in advance for my inevitable lack of style and possible grammar mistakes, due to english not being my native tongue.. i grew up in the truth and jehovah and the congregation have filled my whole life.

  i've had little contact with the outside world.

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  kitten whiskers

  Dear Goldensky,

  Welcome! Your positive attitude is wonderful! And Stephen is right, God did lead you as he did many of us, just not the way we expected. That's my opinion anyway! I prayed so hard and knew I wasn't leaving God, but he led me out. I too went through a time of doubt. When you lose God as you percieved him your whole life...of course you doubt. But when you get that new bible, talk to those in other religions and just let the Holy Spirit lead you, you find him in a whole new way. It seems as if He is changed...although he doesn't. He is the same now and forever, but our perception and understanding changes. That is something wonderful! I am still learning and still feel like I am only touching the edges of who God really is, but I have to be patient. He was patient with me. I have to be patient too.

  Congratulations! Enjoy your freedom and take things on your own timetable. We are rewiring our thinking and "knee jerk" responses!
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  New Light: Don't hold hands during prayers

  by RR in

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  from the watchtower november 15 study edition.. 19 when we are being represented in public prayer, we need to display reverential "fear of god.

  " (1 pet 2:17) there may be a proper time and place for some actions that would be inappropriate at a christian meeting.

  (eccl 3:1) for instance, suppose someone sought to have all in a group link arms or hold hands during prayer.

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  I haven't been so mad about their stupid controling ways in quite a while! When is this article supposed to be "studied"?
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  New Light: Don't hold hands during prayers

  by RR in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  from the watchtower november 15 study edition.. 19 when we are being represented in public prayer, we need to display reverential "fear of god.

  " (1 pet 2:17) there may be a proper time and place for some actions that would be inappropriate at a christian meeting.

  (eccl 3:1) for instance, suppose someone sought to have all in a group link arms or hold hands during prayer.

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  ahahahahahaha! The insanity of it all!

  My goodness...we must have seemed like porn stars! We held hands and embraced, and I think I even snuck in a quick peck on the cheek afterward.

  My word what a bunch of animal poo!
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  You are Still Special After Exiting the Witnesses-You Have a Purpose in Life

  by flipper in

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  i wanted to post this as we have so many new ones on the board here - i thought they might benefit from some uplifting words from steve hassan's book " releasing the bonds " .

  many newly exiting the jw 's feel lost , like they don't know what to do , or where to turn, what causes that ?

  notice these quotes from steve hassan .. on pg.

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  Mr Flipper...didn't you just post the one about Susan Boyle too? I always enjoy your posts! You are an eternal spring of kindness and encouragement!

  Your heart is so tender and helping to those in dire need of acceptance and encouragement at such a dark hour in thier lives. I hope you recieve many blessings for your gift of reaching out and how well you have put that to use.

  Outlaw....you make me laugh with all your tongue-in-cheek comments! You really help balance out the board and keep us entertained! Cheers!
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  I'm new, let me introduce myself

  by no lies please in

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  i've been lurking here for many months.

  i served as an elder for many years, and regular pioneer for much longer until recently.

  i'm also a mts grad and was used extensively on the circuit and district level.

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  Welcome and thank you for sharing!

  I hope you find yourself comforted here and find the real joy and peace we can have outside of the Witnesses! It takes a while to work things through and make the decisions for yourself that were "served" to you before at the Kingdom Hall. (I was raised as a JW, so it was ingrained). But you will find peace and happiness as you do!
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  New member looking for friends

  by Mike F in

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  hello to you all!.

  i am a finnish-swedish guy, 32 in a few days (terrible) and i am here to look for some fun and good friends, especially from eastern europe and the cis, but anyone is welcome.. see there is a mix of jw and non-jw here, an interesting mix, perhaps :).

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  Hi Mike! Welcome and enjoy the board!

  There are some really nice people here, and when you find yourself needing some advice or that chance to talk to someone who has been there...this is the spot!

  Hope you find some friends close by and strike up some friendships!
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  help friends urgently needed

  by yellow in

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  ive had doubts for years had my mind opened and over the past year have decided enough is enough.

  sick of the lies and double standards no longer believing in what ive been told cant even step into a kingdumb hall i just feel like screaming ive decided to d/a, best decision ive ever made a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders no more pretending to others finally free.

  the announcement is being made this week.

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  Welcome Yellow!

  Losing your religion is one of the most traumatic things ever. Losing all those you loved, is heart-wrenching. Welcome to the board and know you have found friends! It is a wonderful thing to know you are not alone!
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  Wifes aunt

  by darth frosty in

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  just venting my wife aunt calls and ask her when she will start going back to the hall?

  my wife tries and gives her a fenceline answer and than the aunt starts talking about the news at the lates talk/wt study.

  she refused to tell my wife what was said in the meeting (turns out its the one where they tell dubs not to associate with family members who no longer go to the meetings.).

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  darth frosty, you are your wife's voice of reason. Keep your strength up and hopefully soon your wife will wake up to what it is all pointing to.
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  Wifes aunt

  by darth frosty in

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  just venting my wife aunt calls and ask her when she will start going back to the hall?

  my wife tries and gives her a fenceline answer and than the aunt starts talking about the news at the lates talk/wt study.

  she refused to tell my wife what was said in the meeting (turns out its the one where they tell dubs not to associate with family members who no longer go to the meetings.).

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  I'm sorry. It stinks. It really does.

  There's so much we have to deal with and wade through...you know each of isn't a coward! We've proven that! That old saying, "there is nothing to fear but fear itself" really takes on meaning when we realize that is all the Society uses. We can find the courage to overcome it. I will give God the credit for pulling us out. I had the courage, but I couldn't do it on my own. My husband kept me grounded and was a voice of reason, and God kept my mind together and didn't let a nervous breakdown take over!
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  Let's Do Lunch

  by snowbird in

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  it's 11:00 am here, cdt.. i would like for you guys to have lunch with me.. whole wheat bread.

  slow roasted turkey (white & dark, i prefer dark).

  garden grown tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers.

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  Oh I'm too late! And you were serving "the best tasting pickle I've ever heard!"

  Got any of the cobbler and ice cram left?