once upon a time there was a daddy who really, really liked alcohol.
he drank too much all the time and smelled like wine, cheap wine from a box.
) the daddy's boys also grew up.
Courageous story...thank you for sharing it.
There is a saying in a popular 12 step program which goes something like this....
What do you call a horse thief and a drunk that sobers up and quits drinking?
A horse thief.
A pedophile is a pedophile and there is no excuse that explains or excuses it. Just my two cents.
happiness for the wtbts is loadsa, loadsa money!!!!.
november 1st watchtower, 2006, page 21:.
'those who contributed to temple building rejoiced greatly.
Gill and OTWO.
I apologize in advance if this is redundent. Restangled's mom (my MIL) has given the WTS $200K to date. Before her husband died, he had my son help him make out his will on a computer based program, which left both our sons $10K each for college. As soon as he died, Restrangled's mom had a JW come over and wipe the computer clean. Before its all done she will leave the WTS everything. But you know what??? It's OK. And do you know what, after she gives the WTS everything and she's broke and needs help and the end of her days....Restrangled will be there for her.
In the meantime our sons think that WTS is NUTS !?!?!?
But you know what????
Not inheriting alot of money.....boo hoo...
Having our kids and grandkids free from the influence of the WTS....priceless!
One more note....I remember a friend of MIL that converted after her wealthy husband had died back in Chicago. She left everything to the WTS, to the tune of millions and millions. I remember because MIL complained at the time that they were such good friends and she wasn't left bupkis! Personally I think the WTS is being given a lot of money by older, senile people.. It just takes a few widowers like her to make it worth it to print articles begging for their money.
my wife & i have a good relationship except when it comes to things dealing with the wts.
over the past few years we've both made concessions, and i even made some headway in getting her to think about some things.
but from time-to-time we would end up arguing about something wts-related and there would be days of tension between us.. well, a few weeks ago we were having a casual conversation about wildlife in our area, she mentioned something about jehovah ruining those who ruin the earth.
I agree with Bebu ...
Around year 15, things were coming to a boiling point....lots of unspoken undertones....so I told my wife that she had my undivided attention for as long as she needed to talk. I would come home from work and sit in the kitchen while she cooked and talked. I shut up. She talked for two hours a day from August until just before Xmas. I'm not kidding. I learned a lot. I stopped being sarcastic and learned how to not hurt her feelings.
I really agree with Gary....get professional help, even it is just you. It helps. We did 4 years on and off.
I really, really agree with GGG... Start spending way more time with your kids as their father not their ruler. Get them involved in something they've always wanted to do but couldn't..... soccer, little league, dancing lessons, anything. Take them on fun trips to fun places. Just be their supportive Dad. They will dig the new you in no time.
And as everyone says...Love your kids Mom and treat her with respect!
It can be done.
After falling into a coma for 4 years Carey Barber awakened in 2010 to find the organization was now being run by some younger more progressive JW's. Like a loyal JW he tried his best to fit in.
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so what do you think he is scheming by his looks?.
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"i will choke every single apostate on jwd if that is the last thing i do" - teddy jackarse.. .
so what do you think he is scheming by his looks?.
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"i will choke every single apostate on jwd if that is the last thing i do" - teddy jackarse.. .
i'm a new poster as well as being new to jw's (currently having bible studies) and i have been researching the religion to make sure i go into it fully understanding what it is about, and what implications it would have on my life.
i am 20, a single parent with a child and although i was brought up being told 'the truth' by my mum, only have early memroes of attending kh.
they are now trying to suck me back in but i have grave reservations and would lke everyone's opinion/view/advice.
As a parent, your primary responsibility is to raise a child in a stable environment and nuture her with unconditional love so that he/she will grow up to be a strong independent, well balanced individual who won't fall prey to anything or anyone.
Introducing her to a cult that controls its adherents mainly by FEAR, is probably not the best way to start her life out. Otherwise she may not learn to trust her instincts. Your opening said it all....they are trying to suck me in. Trust your instincts!
will there be any industries, with people working midnight to eight?.
will money still exist?.
When a country wins the World Cup an entire country goes bonkers!
Considering the enormity of living forever, would we all be allowed to party like hedonistoc maniacs for a year or two just to let off a little steam and get things rolling ?
