Posts by jamiebowers

I have to agree with S&R...sounds like a herniated disc in the back is pressing on your sciatic nerve. I've had the same problem for 30 years. Because a doctor tried to bully me into having back surgery many years ago, I avoided getting treatment. Now the nerve damage is permanent, and I don't have full use of my left leg. If I have to walk any distance or stand for long periods, I use a wheelchair.

There are now many alternatives to surgery. Please pursue them. I don't pray anymore, but my positive thoughts for healing are certainly sent your way.

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i am a regular pioneer in my cong reading crisis of conscience.here goes...

by MsGrowingGirl20 in

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i'm on page 90 right now...the info is definitely new and gives me a totally diff view as to how i used to think of faithful and discreet slave.

i was thoroughly disgusted with the way the brothers handled the oral sex and leadership problem and the insight on the scriptures book...... still have alot of questions though.

jamiebowers

Welcome to JWN! This is the place to describe how you're feeling about what you're learning. Please don't do it with your jw family and friends until you've decided the best course for your life. Many have stood in your stead and can advise you.

I'm curious as to why you're reading CoC. Please let us know as long as it's not a violation of privacy. Hope to hear lots more from you soon!

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On being born in and celebrating Birthdays

by baltar447 in

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so i'm in my mid 30s and about to have a birthday next month.

was putting together a very modest wish list and just broke down crying.

i was in tears.

jamiebowers

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!

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"You should never look for/expect happiness in this world"

by ilikecheese in

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my jw boyfriend says this all the time whenever i'm venting about life and some of its disappointments, career aspirations and how hard they are to make happen sometimes, problems with friends/family, or just random stuff that gets to me.

i'm not a negative person or anything; i only get moody occasionally.

i am a woman; it's kind of required.

jamiebowers

You should never look for/expect happiness in this world

Please be aware that the Watchtower pounds this thinking into jw brains, because it is a way to get them to spend most of their time and effort on the cult and nothing else. Please don't marry or have children with this guy until he is sure about the Watchtower. You think it's a drag now; having him think that he's your head and/or he has to save your children from Armageddon would be a whole lot worse!

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where would we be without it.

by bigmac in

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i was just reading on another thread--and came across the idea that the wt soc is dying.

oh--i wish--but lets be realistic--not very likely.. .

then the thought occurrs--if the wt soc did collapse--died--just became part of history----.

jamiebowers

I would be making up for the almost quarter of a century that my mom has shunned me by helping deprogram from the cult.

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"NEW LIGHT" FROM BROTHER WALDO D/O SANTA MARIA ,CALIFORNIA 1/22/2012 "HOW JEHOVAH IS LIKE BROTHERS ACCUSED OF BEING A CHILD MOLESTER!

by Bubblegum Apotheosis in

i was shocked to hear how the slander against jehovah's name that we see in the world can be compared to a good man accused of being a child molester.

he went on to describe how terrible such an accusation would be, and how "friends" of the accused would know he's not capable of such an act and would rally to his defense.

at several points in the talk, he refers back to the child molester "example" and how eventually, despite the hideous slander heaped on a man in this situation (depicting jehovah in the bigger picture, we assume), that man's good reputation would be restored.

jamiebowers

I think it's a prelude to some news. I remember that happened back in 2002? when it was on NBC. I remmeber the talks from the podium before it aired. I joked back then that the meeting was going to be sparse as they will all be watching the expose' of hiding Child molesters in the congregation.

I hope you're correct on this. Even if another scandal doesn't wake up the rank and file, at least current child molestation victims may find the courage to come forward.

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I just thought I'd introduce myself...

by celticstorm in

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Welcome to you and Just Ron!