Posts by FreeChick

Turning 30 was really liberating for me, and I stopped worrying so much about other's opinions and started becaming my own person...life starting making sense. More importantly, I finally enjoyed my b-day party without all the guilt.

FreeChick

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Therapy or Counseling for ex-jws

by stillin4now in

i am in the beginning process of trying to "fade" and have been dealing with depression and anxiety for a variety of reasons for a long time.

does anyone know of resources for finding counseling that is appropriate for someone like me?.

i have never been to a therapist and am afraid that they won't understand the unique issues of a person who is.

FreeChick

Gill said, "I remain 'interestingly weird!'"

teehee, Ditto...

When calling around for a therapist, they are happy to answer questions regarding their background and expertise.

FreeChick

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JWs putting literature in electric bills!

by Dogpatch in

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this was a riot!

can you imagine if they did that in the us?.

http://www.messenger.com.ge/issues/1237_november_15_2006/ps_1237.htm.

FreeChick

Yep, someone probably didn't want to go door-to-door and still had their 50 tracks to place. Probably counted service time for stuffing envelopes, too.

FreeChick

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I am so weary................

by delilah in

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if i hear one more jw family member tell me "you know it's the truth", i think i will go f#*$%@g postal !!!!

my grammy has just been put to rest, and already my parents and my s/i/l have said this to me.

they know i'm feeling sad, and missing my grammy, and they say, "she's going to be resurrected you know, be happy for her.

FreeChick

Delilah,

Sorry to hear about you Grammy.

FreeChick

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Strange picture In J W publication

by BluesBrother in

.this "new world scene " is from p 190 of the "bible teach " book dated 2005.. it is just a joke.

they have transformed their key belief into a cartoon type kiddies scene.

is there no thought of child safety?

FreeChick

Looking at that picture makes me now. I can't believe I fell for it all. Beach balls....

FreeChick

PS - Someone asked about having children in the New World. I remember my mom saying that we should be ready to raise children that are resurrected without their parents. Also, families who lost children would be reunited.

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I'm giving up smoking tomorrow

by ballistic in

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friends

wish me luck... i gave up before for a year and a half... i really am at that stage where i *hate* smoking but just keep doing it... will post my progress in the morning.

FreeChick

Good luck to all of you trying to quit!

FreeChick

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Breaking it to my grandparents

by AirDuster in

so i've been deciding for the past year or so whether or not i want to stay in this religion, and i have decided that i do not.

i plan on telling my grandparents (whom i live with) this very soon, possibly tomorrow.

of course i can't be just like "i don't want to be a jehovah's witness anymore", but rather "i don't believe in this anymore, and here are the reasons why".

FreeChick

Hey AirDuster,

These major life decisions can sure be difficult. But, it does sound as if you are fairly set on letting your grandparents know your feelings. May I suggest that you wait until you are between semesters or quarters at school? I would hate to see your classes get sidelined right in the middle of a term if things don't go well.

I wish you all the best...

FreeChick

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Repulsed by the thought

by serendipity in

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yesterday, i was cleaning out the dark recesses of my purse and found the blood card.

i was going to throw it away but stopped.

after doing some research on blood in the bible, i no longer believe in the jw blood doctrine.

FreeChick

I threw away my card right away. My father has the No Blood keychain. I hate seeing it whenever he picks me up, it turns my stomach.

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Why all the Athiest/Christian bashing?

by AK - Jeff in

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i know i am different than many, and though i accept christianity, i just don't understand the constant debate and haggle over the matter.

not a week goes by without one side starting a fight with the other, then the other retorts with it's position.

lots of wordsmiths appear and try to reason above the other persons head, and make naked accusations about an entire class of persons unknown.

FreeChick

Thanks for starting this post. I really enjoy this forum, reading the posts and learning other's beliefs. I'm guessing many here are for the first time thinking on their own and expressing their viewpoints publicly. Like many here, I was raised a JW. After being df'd, it took years to figure out how to be spiritual without being religious. Out of habit I went back to the JW viewpoints on many subjects. I read and asked a lot of questions of those I met.

There are certain things that I still don't have a personal answer for and maybe don't need one. But, where else could I go to get so many opinions at once? It has given me the opportunity to solidify some beliefs and rethink others. This has been a great experience and resource. Sure some posts need a sprinkling of sugar while reading them, but that's okay.

FreeChick