Hmmmm, things are fairly fluid at the moment so given to change without any notice, but here goes: Mentally: I'd have to say 7. Sleep deprivation is a bitch! Financially: Also a 7. In debt for school, etc, but nothing I can't manage. Emotionally: Dealing with a LOT of fallout from the dubs, so periods of ecstatic joy followed by periods of rage, grief and fear. Also going through a divorce, so that adds to the rollercoaster ride. 5 Sexually: Just got hit on by a smart sexy woman and though I don't swing that way, it was flattering as all get out, lol! 7 Friendships: I have a small but very solid and supportive circle of friends. 9 Family relationships: Huh, I am reestablishing a relationship with my older brother for the first time in twenty years and I can't believe how much joy that brings me. Conversely my parents are growing more and more distant but I can't exactly say I regret that. 7 Work/Occupation/Education: This definitely is a 10. I love my job, I'm going to uni, which is what I've always wanted and I love it. Things are definitely improving. I think so many of us essentially put our lives on hold while we were dubs. There was no growth personally or emotionally. Everything was static and we refused to acknowledge reality, though that goes without saying. It might be worse in the short term, but there is no doubt in my mind the further from the dubs I get, the healthier and better my life will be! Great topic, Crumpet! and cheers for all of us who are moving on and living real lives away from the evil empire!!
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End of quarter 1 Review - survey/poll/quiz - fluffyish
by Crumpet ini got to wondering how you feel things have improved or not on a personal basis for you compared to last year.
have you got further in any goals you have set for yourself?
are you happier/less happier etc?
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It's saturday and starbucks is packed
by cultswatter ini just went to starbucks to grab a coffee and it is unusually packed out.
i look around a bit and notice alot of briefcases and most of the customers have pig shaves.
i walk out yek!
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They DO hate it, Crumpet!!! Why do you think they harangue them so much to do it! I hated every freaking second of it!!!
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Angry, humiliated and in pain
by brunnhilde indubs just stopped by.
saw my husband working outside and literally chased him around the back of the house and pounded and called through the sliding glass door.
when we ignored it, he went around to the front and pounded and called through that door.
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We have a friend staying with us, she's "worldly." She couldn't believe it. She was completely in shock. Now she's utterly furious and sending emails out to everyone she knows. Maybe it wasn't a complete loss. She's been after me to write a book and now she's talking about writing one, lol! It was truly awful though. Thanks so much for the support. I'm pretty shaken...
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Your favorite movie music?
by zagor inwell these two would be my all time favorites .
chariots of fire .
gladiator
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Lord of the Rings - incredibly evocative, stirring and moving.
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Angry, humiliated and in pain
by brunnhilde indubs just stopped by.
saw my husband working outside and literally chased him around the back of the house and pounded and called through the sliding glass door.
when we ignored it, he went around to the front and pounded and called through that door.
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Dubs just stopped by. Saw my husband working outside and literally chased him around the back of the house and pounded and called through the sliding glass door. When we ignored it, he went around to the front and pounded and called through that door. In my efforts to stay out of sight, I tripped and wrenched my knee. Out of respect for my parents we've chosen to fade; if it was up to me I would have sent a letter DAing myself months ago but instead I'm stuck hiding in my own home. I'm so angry I can't think clearly. My son was scared and confused and I felt like a coward and a fool. God I HATE the WITNESSES and their twisted UNloving policy that leaves me with no options. No comments please from the Drone brigade in residence despite the Governing Bodies strict instructions. I'd rather just hear from good old fashioned apostates like me!
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I'm Attending the Memorial
by RichieRich inmy lovely girlfriend and i sat down over a homecooked meal, and discussed the pros and cons of attending the memorial.. i decided, with her support, that we would attend.. i spent years of my life pretending to be a witness to please my mother.
when i left the witnesses, my mother said some hurtful things.. and those things really hurt me... for a while.
but i established myself as my own person, developed my own relationships, and have gotten a good start on my own life.. i don't know that i want to hurt my mother back, but i do want to make it abundantly clear to her, my grandmother, and all the members of my former congregation, that richierich is alive and kicking.. and i think that walking into the kingdom hall, dressed respectfully in a suit, yet with full piercing jewelry intact, and with erika wearing something classy that steals the brother's eyes, and draws glares from the humble sisters, will be just the thing to send that message to my mother.. i don't plan on partaking or making a disturbance.
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Good for you, RR. I really respect that you're listening to YOURSELF and recognizing what you need to do for closure or completeness or whatever. Maybe I'm misreading it, but it sounds like this isn't really about the dubs at all. More like you're proving something to yourself? Not about them possibly being right, but more that you are complete and whole and strong without them, or maybe I'm just blowing smoke *grin*! Anyhow, hope it goes well and be sure to tell us the juicy details! Oh, who am I kidding. It's Memorial, it will be dull and obnoxious and RR will be the highlight of the evening!!
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Atheists For Jesus - Richard Dawkins
by mavie inhttp://richarddawkins.net/article,20,atheists-for-jesus,richard-dawkins.
rather enjoyable, especially the picture of dawkins in the "atheists for jesus" t-shirt..
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GReat link, Mavie! That is some funny sh**. My favorite line has to be, "evolution would vote Republican." ROFLMAO!!!
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WHO ELSE IS GOING TO THE MEMORIAL THIS YEAR???
by Mary ingeeze, the memorial to remember your place in the organization jesus christ is next tueday i think.......anyone else getting roped into going besides me?
i'm trying to talk my brother into going....just so i'm not the only slacker there.
i know whats going to happen.
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Not I, that's for sure!I don't think I could get myself to go through that door with a gun pointed at my head!
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Who wants to see this year's DC invitation?
by sir82 inif someone is willing to host them, send me your e-mail address in a pm.
i will send you 4 scanned jpg files, of the invitation & boe letters associated with it.. .
teaser: there are some brand-new, unprecedented features to this year's dc!.
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I do!! You've got a PM from me :)
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I should have kicked him out...
by brunnhilde inback when i asked for advice about staying together for the kid/s, i should have listened and just gotten the divorce.
i was just too effing spineless to do it though.
huge mistake.
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Back when I asked for advice about staying together for the kid/s, I should have listened and just gotten the divorce. I was just too effing spineless to do it though. Huge mistake. He still has no full-time job, I'm sleeping on the couch and he's already scouring the personals. A very good friend just basically told me I was taking the path of least resistance and while it was easier now, it was a huge mistake; that ultimately it would be easier on my son if we split now because he's younger and more resiliant. I guess I'm just sick at heart that I could lie so effectively to myself.