Posts by ex-nj-jw

we actually knew each other before knowing we both posted here on jwd of course, being part of the same congregation and living in the same city and all.

how about the rest of you?.

ex-nj-jw

Nope, never met anyone. But hope to soon!

nj

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Has your brain been re-wired with the "F" word?

by Gregor in

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i learned an interesting fact from my father's doctor when he was being treated for a stroke.

mom had mentioned that even though dad couldn't speak well enough to ask for a glass of water he could clearly say, "goddammit".

the dr. explained that epithets are from a different part of the brain and this area had not been affected by the stroke.. i found this very interesting.

ex-nj-jw

I don't know about the hard wiring thing, but I've always had very colorful speach (damn, I can't remember how to spell speech) WTF????

Anyway, I can let loose like a sailor. My kids say it's the jersey coming out when I get started??

What I really hate is when someone uses the first letter of the "bad word", if you'r gonna say the letter might as well say the damn word!

nj

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Am I allowed to see a friend get baptised following a year of my fading?

by mtsgrad in

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today my wife told me a teenage friend of mine is getting baptised this weekend and she wants me to come.

would it be hypocritical as a fader to attend?.

a reproved mtsgrad.

Personally, I wouldn't go. For me it would be like say'n "good job" or "I'm happy for you". Instead I think I'd try to talk the person out of it, you know what he's/she's getting into, that person might not be fully aware!

But you have to do what you think is right for you.

nj

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Were You Surprised That Your JW "Friends" Dumped You After All These Years?

by minimus in

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how does it feel knowing that your friends were so conditional----or your family?

?

ex-nj-jw

I didn't have many JW friends so it was not a loss. My parents and 2 siblings that are still JW's don't "really" shun. They do it when it's convienent for them or around other JW's. Sometimes I wish they would shun me!

nj

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Need help sending a letter

by slvrtrixter in

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my ex-daughter-in law wants to send a letter to the congregation where my son a jw goes.

she has never been a witness.

my son abuses his son physically.

ex-nj-jw

I agree with everyone else, child protective services is your best bet. The elders will side with the father, and nothing will be done.

nj

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Herbal lore, natural remedies, and information on fasting, and meditation

by MadTiger in

http://www.3rd-millennium-inc.com/natural/

ex-nj-jw

Can you make this link clickable??? And natural doesn't mean safe!

nj

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Give me time, I want to talk.

by AK - Jeff in

give me time, i want to talk.. you know it - if this thread is meant for you.

ball is in your court.

i may bttt this for a few days.

ex-nj-jw

Jeff,

Is this the same coward from before? If so, he's really being a pain isn't he or she???

Didn't we tell him to get a life already?? GEEZZZZ

nj

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4 weeks

by BlackSwan of Memphis in

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4 weeks left.. of work for him.. not complaining.

just trying to remember to breathe.

and talking (or typing) helps.. if he can't (which he likely won't) get a job here, but gets one down in _fill in the blank_ and we can't sell the house (which we likely won't) .......... .

ex-nj-jw

(((((((((((((((((((BSOM)))))))))))))))))))))

Keeping my fingers crossed that something will work out for you guys!!!! Keep your head up.

nj