Posts by helncon

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Sweetface's father has a message for everyone here!

by sweetface2233 in

after being raised as a jw, my dad was df'd for the 2nd time in 1994. that year he lost a wife, 3 children, mother and brother, as well as every friend he had made throughout his 40 years of life.

over the years my sister and i gradually started contacting him, but never had a real father/daughter relationship.

a few years ago, during my divorce, he and i sat down and started discussing his feelings.

helncon

He said that no matter what stage of recovery you are in, enjoy your life. You may feel that things are horrible, that no one cares, and that the WTS has taken everything from you. We all go through that stage, but things get better and we all come out of it. He said that you have our whole lives ahead of you and be thankful that you chose to leave when you did. You will never regret your decision. He also said that he loves all of you and hopes that you all find happiness, no matter where it is. Your life is what you make of it!!!!

Hi, Sweetface,

I love what your dad has said and its so true.

I am glad that you have been able to get back in contact with him and now have a father/daughter relationship.

Its your siblings who are missing out by shunning him and for their children who loss out on a grandfather.

Helen

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Hurt

by 4mylove in

i was at my parents yesterday chatting with my dad.

he asked me what i wanted to do for my bday and i said dinner would be nice.

i explained that this was always a touchy subject with us (hubby and me) and his face changed.

helncon

(((((((((((((((4)))))))))))))))))))

I hope it all gets better for you.

Helen

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Friendship, Trevor, and Oscar!

by purplesofa in

jw
friends

i had no reason to ever question the validity of who trevor and linda were.

i believed.

isn't that what friends do, trust?

helncon

Purps,

You have gone above and beyond what i have done and that you have the time for anyone and everyone.

Please don't let this fiasco get to you we were all duped some more than others.

It will all blow over and seem like a distant memory.

Keep caring you do a great job.

Helen

BTW I enjoy our chats even thoug they are never long.

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My Emotional Rollercoaster

by Princess Daisy Boo in

jw
friends

what a week this has been!.

linda died.

although i am still a relative newbie to this board and can't say i had the honour of knowing her, i am so touched at the outpouring of love that i have seen - and priviledged that i can be a member of this community!

helncon

That is a rollercoaster ride.

I know what you mean about having your own business and that is involved.

I hope it may become more steady for you.

Take care of you and your family as they need to come first.

Regards

Helen

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Secret Santa 2007 (forum gift exchange !!)

by Angharad in

jw
friends

well christimas will soon be here !!.

for those that are new we have done this for the last few years, what it involves is that those who want to join in will post to this thread and then pm me their name and address.

i will then collate the names and addresses and assign everyone a person to buy a gift for.

helncon

I missed this thread..

Count me in !!!!

Helen

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A Moment of Silence For Linda

by BFD in

jw
friends

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helncon

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The lost generation

by noni1974 in

do any of you find it weird that a lot of the ex jw's here and at other sites are in there 30's??.

it's like the jw's have lost a whole generation..

helncon

I think the age of the internet was starting to be predominant when we were all late teens but untill you get late 20's you want answers and the sense of self awareness.

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