Also children are taught to feel implicated in/responsible for their parents salvation. If a child is disobendient or 'bad' then the parents will be accountable to Jehovah and very likely to be destroyed at armageddon. A lot of pressure on children!
bernadette
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Your opinion on my really important question, please.
by jambon1 indoes a jw upbringing simply confuse a child or is it really damaging?.
i have no doubt that a jw child is, at least, confused with life.
in my own case my wife brings up my 2 children (aged 5 & 2) as jw`s.
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My plan--fully revealed
by Junction-Guy ini think most of you already know what i have been planning.
i have mentioned it somewhat already.
i have sent bits of pieces of my story to several christian ministries, and they want to know more.
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bernadette
It is not that my life is tough right now, I just don't know what I want. I have had to depend on Dave for so much in the past, And he would always that I couldn't do something without him. I am a stubborn, hardheaded woman who thinks she can do it all. And maybe Dave is right but I am not ready to give up yet. My bills are still getting paid on my own for right now. And I have some extra money left over.
You sound a lot like what I'm trying to do too. I definitely understand the need for space and trust for now.
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My plan--fully revealed
by Junction-Guy ini think most of you already know what i have been planning.
i have mentioned it somewhat already.
i have sent bits of pieces of my story to several christian ministries, and they want to know more.
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bernadette
((((((((Amanda)))))))))
Sorry about your grandma being ill - your life sounds really tough at the moment.
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UK: JW harasses lesbian co-worker who may get 120,000 pounds
by blondie inshopworker in line for 120,000 after suffering homophobic bullying05.03.07 add your view.
marlene bielak: suffered months of bullying at the hands of a colleague who disapproved of her homosexual lifestyle.
a lesbian shop assistant is in line for more than 120,000 after leaving her job because of a colleague's taunts about her sexuality.
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bernadette
The paranoia amongst some of the JWs re any hint of being gay/lesbian is just so pathetically extreme.
2 sisters sharing a flat, if they were seen to arrive at the meetings/ministry together and then sat tog at the meetings would be whispered about - this happened to 2 separate pairs of sisters who were sharing accommodation, and to 2 brothers who were sharing a flat.
A rumour would start and then there'd be sniggers.
Its completely daft.
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what is kool aid?
by dobbie inisee this mentioned alot here but haven't a clue what it is?
!can somebody put me out of my misery please?i keep thinking of plasters but that's band aid!thanks.
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bernadette
Apparently its a very versatile product - can even be used to dye one's hair
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68-year-old JW woman misses Saturday FS to go to school
by blondie inhttp://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/03/05/pursuit_of_diploma_requires_final_challenge/pursuit of diploma requires final challengemcas hurdle tests 68-year-old studentlula mae johnson of mattapan took a math class saturday as she prepared for the mcas exam.
(wendy maeda/globe staff) by tracy jan, globe staff | march 5, 2007. after being out of school for 45 years, lula mae johnson enrolled in an adult education program five years ago in hopes of earning her high school diploma.. now 68, johnson is the oldest student in the boston public schools taking the mcas this week -- her final hurdle before walking across the graduation stage at faneuil hall in may.starting this school year, adults working toward a high school diploma must pass the math and english exams of the massachusetts comprehensive assessment system test.
traditional high school students have been required since 2003 to pass the state exams to graduate.. some older students who have gone back to school for a shot at better careers balk at the idea of sitting for the five-day exam, which includes multiple-choice questions, open response, and an essay.
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bernadette
What an inspiring example - fds take note
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Was this like Armageddon over Sydney yesterday?
by ozziepost inbeen off-air mopping up since last night.
the mother of all storms hit us and quite suddenly - one minute it was hot (as usual lately), the next all went dark and the most violent of thunderstorms hit us.
in a time of drought this was some reversal!
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bernadette
WOW Awesome pics.
Glad you're both okay.
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My plan--fully revealed
by Junction-Guy ini think most of you already know what i have been planning.
i have mentioned it somewhat already.
i have sent bits of pieces of my story to several christian ministries, and they want to know more.
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bernadette
thanks for explaing
sounds like you and Amanda have a very solid bond
Its very damaging the way the wts fosters that horrible lonliness in children and adults. I feel for you
keep on track, once you've got it out you can properly heal.
love
bernadette
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My plan--fully revealed
by Junction-Guy ini think most of you already know what i have been planning.
i have mentioned it somewhat already.
i have sent bits of pieces of my story to several christian ministries, and they want to know more.
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bernadette
Hi junction guy
Sounds like you have a good plan.
What is reparation therapy?
The impression I'm getting is that your family are a major stumbling block to whether or not you can properly explore your gay side in a balanced way. They may never give you the backing and approval you need.
So if you have the therapy in place first it may give you the peace of mind to deal with your family when you tell them.
just my 2p worth.
take care
bernadette
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My real childhood experience
by Junction-Guy infollks im gonna have to post this in increments as my webtv is acting up, i had a big post already started and then it went haywire.
should i blame it on the demons?
trying to shut me up?
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bernadette
Its really sad that you had such a lonely childhood but am glad your inactive grandma supported you somewhat.