Posts by Mrs Smith

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Sad News Orangefatcat's husband died this morning.

by orangefatcat in

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this is one of the sadest days in my life, my beloved husband marco passed away this morning at 5:15 am.. it has been a dreadful day.

but my dear friend was with most of the day while we went togerther to make funeral arrangements.. that was really hard on me.

i have done nothing but cry and cry all day, i finally fell asleep a few hours ago while my friend diane was here and she let me sleep.

Mrs Smith

So sorry for your loss.

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Aftermath: The Shame And Regret Of It All

by The wanderer in

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aftermath: the shame and regret of it allhaving been a convert of jehovahs witnesses for 14 years there is one issue .

that seems difficult to have closure with, and that is facing former relatives and .

worldly friends that i had since childhood.. the watchtower encouraged separation from the unbelievers of this world .

Mrs Smith

I have recently met up with a cousin that I lost contact with after my parents became JWs. She was more than happy to have me back in her life. Give them a call people are a lot more forgiving than you may think

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growing emotionally :)

by Missanna in

i've been thinking a lot lately about how much i've changed over the last year.

i've only been out of the borg for a year but i've changed so much.

my father called me the other day and told me that he found out that my husband has been going on these xjw boards and wanted to know how i felt about it.

Mrs Smith

Well done Miss Anna. I often think about you. I was also married at 19 so I feel a connection with you. Wish I had left the JW at that age. It's wonderful when you can look back and see your own personal growth. It's something you don't get as a JW cause you're never good enough and always feel like you need to do more. I had a few years like that of late. Looking back and seeing how I've become more comfortable within my own skin.

xxx

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WTS hasn't corrected mistakes in NWT on John 20:28.....

by A-Team in

nwt scriptures: john 20:28-29 .

28 in answer thomas said to him: my lord and my god!

29 jesus said to him: because you have seen me have you believed?

Mrs Smith

lol very funny Frank. But I don't think wayne will find it amusing at all. You can lead a horse to water ...... His living in waynes world things are a bit different on his planet

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When you were a dub, did you shun DF/DA'd people?

by exwitless in

actually, in my 14 years as a dub, it only came up with one person in our cong.

who got pregnant out of wedlock (and used drugs during pregnancy).

she was df'd but still came to most meetings.

Mrs Smith

Nope. At the KH I would smile or wink at the person that came in late. I hope it made them feel a bit more welcome. If I saw someone out of the KH I would greet them. They were the ones that smiled and said hi and then walked away quickly incase someone saw. One of the ladies that got reinstated came to thank me afterwards said it ment a lot to her to see one friendly face at the KH week after week.

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Confidentiality and the elders.

by LtCmd.Lore in

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while talking to a jw elder: if you specifically state that you are speaking to him as and elder, and that you want the conversation to be classified.

is he legally required to keep it secret, like a church confessional or doctor/patient type thing?.

lore.

Mrs Smith

My PO father in law always to drop hints about what was going on in the congo. Never use to mension names but said things like "a certain young lady thought it was ok to sleep with her boyfriend but because of crossed line on the telephone an elder heard her talking to the boyfriends and realised it was them it was jah's way of keeping the congo clean."

Yes that is one of the many stories we heard.

There was a guy df'ed for among other things child abuse. My father in law left the paper work on his desk (we used to work together) and asked me to go and get something for him. I think it was his way to warn me that I must keep my kids away from this guy. He was usally more careful about leaving his JC minutes laying aroung. I'm greatful he did that as my son was friends with this perverts grandson so I could make sure that the play dates were at my house and not at his.

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COULD BE GONE FOR AWHILE!

by Dansk in

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dear all,.

those of you who have posted here regularly for the past four years have helped me immensely in my recovery from watchtower and have shared with me in my journey.

you will also know that, after winning my battle with watchtower (save for one daughter who is still stuck fast in the org and shunning the rest of us), i have been fighting an even greater battle these past three years - cancer!.

Mrs Smith

Hi Ian

I took a days leave yesterday and almost missed my chance to wish you all the best. I will keep you in my prayers, your kindness on this forum has touched me deeply. I wish you and your family a speedy recovery. God bless.

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Taking control of my life....this is what i'm gonna do.

by R.F. in

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as many of you may know, i'm currently an ms and pioneer, and been missing meetings consistently for almost 2 months.

i have been concerned about my dad's reaction to me wanting to leave the org and he's been questioning me about missing meetings.

well i've decided now not to jump through the elders' hoops anymore.

Mrs Smith

What's up with ladyofsmiles??? Take responsiblity for you actions and stop blaming everyone around you!!!!! Take birth control too!

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NEWBIE- MARKING TALK

by Tallman64 in

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newbie here.

i feel i will enjoy my stay.

interesting talk last nite on marking.

Mrs Smith

Hi Tallman

Welcome to the forum. Marking serves to put the fear of god into the rest of the congregation so that they remian in good standing a well liked! It's really pathetic. Please tell us a bit more about yourself. What brings you to the JWD forum?

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Is this the correct place for an introduction??

by student1 in

long time lurker from the uk... making my first post ooh scary...the reason posting now is that i need some advice on talking to my jw family and friends, without their walls coming up!

having read this forum for a good year, you all seem to be expert linguists!

i want to be like an indiana jones type character and slip through the sliding door in to the tomb (my sisters brain!

Mrs Smith

Welcome to the forum.

Baby steps works best with JW, if you come to your sister with a question and asking for her help on a specific topic like 607/587 she will still be the JW teacher and you the student. You will be making her think and that's all you need a little seed of doubt. Call her up and tell her your sorry the way you reacted and ask her for help.