Posts by Hortensia

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time to reboot jwn??? attn. tech49, formerlongtime elder, others.

by nowwhat? in

first of all let me start by saying who am i to judge, but... i understand jwn has completely evolved over the years, but what i would like to see a forum that has current members and former jw's that still live by bible principles and respect the bible, but are not afraid to call out the watchtower on their practices and revised history.

i think quality posters as mentioned above, after venting their frustrations and experiences realize this website is taken over by athiests.

and punk kids-[ see similar post.

Hortensia

Exchanges like this always amuse me. It seems to me that the atheists are outnumbered, but they're loud and they don't back down. It's wonderful that there are so many debates on the forum, and amusing when they descend to name-calling. "Mean-spirited atheists." I don't suppose atheists are any more mean-spirited than believers.

There are some true intellectuals on this forum. I love to read what they share with us. I learn a lot from these debates. You should consider yourself lucky to be a member of a forum where freedom of speech actually exists! Freedom of speech means having sometimes to listen to stuff you don't want to hear. If you just want to have your ears tickled, go somewhere where your ideas are safe from being challenged. Otherwise, man up and wade into the debates with some honesty and willingness to learn.

Have you actually read the bible is a good question. I read it through several times, because we were told to do so back in the day, three chapters a day and you read the whole thing in a year. I did it for several years. Man, what an awful book. Clearly it reflects the lives and culture of the people who wrote it, and we have learned so much since then that I am amazed that people still follow that ancient book of folk tales.

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Have you grown detached from caring about JW family and old friends?

by tootired2care in

jw
friends

after being out of the borg for a year and a half, weve dealt with a lot of nonsense from local elders stopping by unannounced, well-meaning do-gooders trying to encourage us.

somehow weve managed to get through this without getting dfd/dad.

for me the worst part of it all has been that much of my family has shunned me, and stopped talking to me, as soon as they heard through the grapevine that i wasnt going to meetings.

Hortensia

Tootired2care -- We never had a discussion to hash it out. My mother asked me once why I didn't go to the KH any more. I told her I didn't believe the Bible, not one word. She asked why not and I said, "there's no point in discussing it, Mom. I'm not going to change my mind." And that was that. We just never talked about it again.

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I scored big today

by KariOtt in

jw
friends

i went shopping for more skirts and blouses today.

i found 3 complete outfits for $77.37.

woo hoo..

Hortensia

There's some really sad gits on this forum.

Up yours, buddy.

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I scored big today

by KariOtt in

jw
friends

i went shopping for more skirts and blouses today.

i found 3 complete outfits for $77.37.

woo hoo..

Hortensia

Great price -- sounds like fun.

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Have you grown detached from caring about JW family and old friends?

by tootired2care in

jw
friends

after being out of the borg for a year and a half, weve dealt with a lot of nonsense from local elders stopping by unannounced, well-meaning do-gooders trying to encourage us.

somehow weve managed to get through this without getting dfd/dad.

for me the worst part of it all has been that much of my family has shunned me, and stopped talking to me, as soon as they heard through the grapevine that i wasnt going to meetings.

Hortensia

I got very detached from my JW relatives, I still had contact with them all but couldn't invest much in them emotionally considering all that had gone before. Now, years later, I have a good relationship with one sister and am forging a better one with the other sister. No one is a JW anymore, BTW.

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Planning the xmas party-suggestions needed

by TweetieBird in

i am in charge of planning the resident xmas party (300 apartments that i manage) and about 100 to 150 residents will be there.. i already have a musician lined up but need ideas for food, theme, etc.

$400 budget for food, etc.

any ideas?

Hortensia

Does the party need to be a full meal or would finger foods be OK? I think for that money I'd do just desserts or just hors d'oeuvres, plus coffe/tea/punch.

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Getting Married next year

by blablabluh in

hi all, so i am getting married next year and just looking for some advice.. i left the jw's about 10 years ago now and i am marrying a non jw (who is also a scientist) next year.

my family are all still active and my brother has even agreed to be my best man.

there hasn't really been many issues apart from my mum taking it upon herself to tell everyone early that they do not do toasts.

Hortensia

It's not a JW wedding. Do it the way you like and let the devil take the hindmost. If your brother doesn't want to do a toast, OK. Someone else will do it instead.

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10 things you don't know about me

by Hortensia in

it's going around facebook, sometimes it's kind of interesting.

1. i'm a navy brat from san diego.. 2. i've lived in california since i was 6yo, but i've visited china, tahiti, mexico, hawaii, guam and canada plus many of the other states in the us.. 3. i collect green pottery, for no reason except that i like green.. 4. i studied latin for three years in school and can't remember any of it.. 5. my pet cat is extremely neurotic.. 6. my favorite movie is "to kill a mockingbird.".

7. i'm a whovian.. 8. if i had to pick only one favorite book, it would be archie and mehitabel.. 9. i have an inappropriate sense of humor and i'm kind of proud of that.. 10. my goal is to live forever on a paradise earth.

Hortensia

from the Urban Dictionary:

Whovian the whovians are considered to be psychopathic rainbow ponies from the extinct planet of gallifrey. They obsess over the words "Pond" and "Bad Wolf". The whovians are very strong. They can beat the shit out of other fandoms, and still have time for a cup of tea with their other fandoms, the supernaural fandom and the sherlock fandom. These fans are willing to donate their eyebrows for the current doctor, Matt Smith who seems to have no eyebrows. They fear nothing in the Earth except their whovian leader, Steven Moffat, the head writer of Doctor Who. They all seem to plan revenge on Moffat for ruining their lives.

The fandom is currently worldwide, planning on being universal (outerspace). If you cross a whovian, make sure you don't say these phrases:
"David Tennant's hair sucks"
"Rose Tyler deserved to die"
"Fuck Rory! AND FUCK AMY TOO"

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bad manic episode-went to hospital

by love2Bworldly in

hi-- for those of you who struggle with bipolar & depression, just wanted to share my experiences.

i had a major manic episode last month and spent a week in a phsyciatric hospital, what an experience that was!

not fun.

Hortensia

Hang in there -- it sounds as though you are getting a handle on it. Bipolar disorder is difficult - I used to live with someone who was bipolar. He would talk himself out of taking his meds once he starting feeling better, and then the cycle would start again. I'm so glad you see the need to stay on your meds.

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Introduction

by Pyramid God in

i'm somewhat new here, even though i've posted a few times, so i decided it was time i properly introduced myself.

i've been lurking for several months.... .

i was born into the jw and served for 21 years.

Hortensia

I really admire all you young people who had the brains to get out of the wtbts early. I didn't get out until I was 30ish. Stay independent, run your own life and get a good education.