Hortensia

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  Do you still keep in touch with the Witnesses?

  by Iamallcool in

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  Hortensia 11 years ago

  No.

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  Contemplating a Major Life Change.

  by Joe Grundy in

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  11 years ago

  never was a jw, but been here long enough to have made some friends and respect opinions.. retired in 2004, lived in cyprus 2005-2010. back here in wales since then.. just back from a holiday in france (most recent of many).

  love the country, the lifestyle, can get by in the language.. just seen an advert for a country estate (british-owned) they want someone to live on site, do a bit of handyman stuff, etc., look after (mainly brit) holiday visitors in return for zero rent (only utitlties).

  family would be abe to come and stay for free.

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  Hortensia 11 years ago

  Be sure to get a clear understanding of their expectations, how much work and specficially what duties in return for rent. The clearer your agreement with them, the more likely it will turn out to be a dream deal.

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  Contemplating a Major Life Change.

  by Joe Grundy in

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  11 years ago

  never was a jw, but been here long enough to have made some friends and respect opinions.. retired in 2004, lived in cyprus 2005-2010. back here in wales since then.. just back from a holiday in france (most recent of many).

  love the country, the lifestyle, can get by in the language.. just seen an advert for a country estate (british-owned) they want someone to live on site, do a bit of handyman stuff, etc., look after (mainly brit) holiday visitors in return for zero rent (only utitlties).

  family would be abe to come and stay for free.

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  Hortensia 11 years ago

  I'd jump on it, if I had the chance. Go for it!

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  That does it ! I'm leaving ! ! !

  by Billy the Ex-Bethelite in

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  11 years ago

  leaving the university with my degree!.

  exams are finished and it's just a matter of days before i walk.. i was certainly stressed about doing this.

  i'm older than my classmates and armageddon was sooooo close!

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  Hortensia 11 years ago

  Congratulations! I am so impressed with all of you who got your education in spite of the difficulty and cost. Good for you!

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  Do you have a newfound thirst for self-expression after leaving the religion?

  by Apognophos in

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  11 years ago

  i'm not even out yet and sometimes i feel like expressing my opinions loudly, wearing t-shirts with messages on them (gasp!

  ), and getting up in people's faces when they annoy me.

  sometimes the thought of a fistfight sounds appealing.

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  Hortensia 11 years ago

  I did lots of stuff "just because I could" when I first left the wtbts. Self-expression feels great, it was a wonderful experience to simply speak my mind whenever I wanted to. I toned it down after a while, but still said what I want to say whenever necessary.

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  I need some encouragement.. Well Mrs.ObjectiveTruth needs some encouragement.

  by objectivetruth in

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  11 years ago

  hey everyone.. i'm trying to convince mrs.objectivetruth to join the forum, but she's a bit nervous.

  perhaps if you all can give her some words of encouragement, it will convince her to join the jwn family... btw she already knows ttatt.. she's just not convinced to join the forum..

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  Hortensia 11 years ago

  Hi Mrs.,

  Maybe just hang out and read posts until you are comfortable with the forum. There's no hurry, after all. Sooner or later you'll jump in and post your opinion on something and we'll get to know you then.

  Welcome!

  Hortensia

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  "Only if you get a court order." wink, wink

  by rebel8 in

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  11 years ago

  recently had a discussion with a surgeon who said jw parents "usually" (her word, not mine) privately say they will take blood if the provider gets a court order.. yet another person, with no connection to dubs and no motive to make this up, saying this same thing.

  interesting.. i'm surprised the thought police have not come out with an article saying jehoopla reads the hearts and judges as bloodguilty those who are relieved when forced to take blood..

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  Hortensia 11 years ago

  Many years ago my sister kidnapped her baby and went into hiding -- big big foofarah

  Now my sister and her entire family are out of the org. What a risk she took back then, although it worked out well, I wonder what she was really thinking

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  Do you eat foods labeled "low-fat"?

  by compound complex in

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  11 years ago

  greetings, health-conscious friends:.

  i had a wonderful cup of peet's coffee today at a friend's house, but had only low-fat half-and-half to add.. just isn't the same .

  .. what do you eat and drink?.

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  Hortensia 11 years ago

  Foods labeled low-fat tend to have a lot of sugar, unless you just eat things that are naturally low-fat, like veggies and fruit, grains, blah blah blah

  I just go ahead and have the real stuff in my coffee. It's only a spoonful, and only three cups a day.

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  How to cope with depression?

  by make yourself in

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  11 years ago

  i know its very common for jws and ex jws to deal with depression.

  maybe it's a side effect of cognitive dissonance or the whole outlook on life being a jw.

  but what are some ways to cope with depression?

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  Hortensia 11 years ago

  I've been there -- I agree that getting help is important. Talk to your doctor, maybe find a counselor or a support group. Medications can help, there's no point in suffering if you don't have to suffer!

  Eat better, exercise outside as much as possible, find ways to give yourself treats.

  Don't just try to tough it out, that's a miserable existence and pointless.

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  Have any of you had to endure a Friedman Sales seminar ?

  by troubled mind in

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  11 years ago

  one of my part time jobs is at a retail gift store .

  i have worked there for over 20 yrs .

  the owner has had this seminar a few times over the past few yrs ,and i am scheduled to once again attend this weekend .

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  Hortensia 11 years ago

  Sudden illness? Ask the boss for a different seminar as you've heard this one before? Offer to teach the seminar yourself, make up a good sample outline and think of all the things you'd really like to tell trainee salespeople?

  I feel for you -- I can barely stand anything resembling a meeting at the KH. Even after all these years I still can't stand anything like a meeting.

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