As for me - not hard to figure out ex=no longer, nj=New Jersey, jw=you know what that is, I'm ashamed to even admit I used to be one of those , the only place I can admit that is here.
I wish I had chosen a better name, but oh well!!!
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My name... screen names and thier meanings
by Miss 8572 ina few days ago someone asked me what my name meant, 'miss 8572.
as an unabashed star trek fan i find all the references to the witnesses as "the borg" on this site really charming.
when coming up with my name i just thought "what is anti-borg?
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BOW TO YOUR NEW MASTER!!! (Pretty Please) ;-)
by Open mind inhomer simpson here.
i just wasted my 500th master post ( doh!!
) on somethin' pretty trivial on another thread.
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YOU GOT IT!!!!!nj
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We need a secret hand signal!
by Miss 8572 indo you still go to the assembly just to laugh quietly inside?
wouldn't it be great for those of us that do still go to the assemblies and meetings,etc.
to have a secret signal that lets us know who we are?
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I can't even think about going to an assembly, forget going for a laugh. Hell, I'd be puck'n from start to finish, YUK!!!
Sorry guys I can't get with this one!!!!
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Has anyone ever played with a ouija board?
by delilah inthis past weekend, we met a new couple in our campground, and the conversation soon came 'round to the supernatural.
the lady said she has had quite a few supernatural experiences, and that she plays her own home-made version of the ouija board.
my husband was all excited and begged her to play .
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We have a mutual understanding.
I stay out of their way, they stay out of mine.
Works quite well.
I'm with nvr on this one!!! I was so afraid of demons as a child, ok ok, even adult when I first left the borg, that I wouldn't go to the bathroom alone!!!
I'm happy to say that I'm all grown up now and I'm not afraid of demons anymore. If spirits (good or bad) don't bother me I won't bother them. We have a good relationship.
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My secret admirer......
by AK - Jeff inhttp://www.jehovahs-witness.com/12/135521/1.ashx.
the poster must be a local, but not very familiar with the spelling of local names.
i prob revealed all the 'clues' he/she has alluded to here on jwd.
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Sounds creepy Jeff, I know JW fantasy lander are crazy, but are the also stalkers????
Be carefull watch your back - not in a JW the elders are gonna get you way, but who knows what kinda of quack this person is.
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Hi all, I've been lurking.........
by jibberish inhello, i've been lurking for a few months now.
like many others here i've been through quite a bit lately, and what i've learned (thanks to jwd) is very eye opening to say the least.
will write my story when i have time.
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Welcome to JWD jibberish!!
Very proud in deed, I won't even let my JW brother bring his bookbag into my house. He thinks I'm crazy, Ha!! "At least I have a brain" that's not soaking wet from washing, I tell him.
Looking forward to hearing more of your story!!
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Lazy teenager....need help before I lose it!!!
by snarf ini have a teenage daughter and she is very lazy.
we have to get on her constantly to get her room clean, when asked about her progress, her answer is always"i am working on it".
then when we check, it is usually worse than the day before.
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I've learned that there is usually no reason why a child does or does not do something (normal everyday, not traumatic experiences in their lives). Usually it's because it's because they are allowed to, and are given the opportunity to have excuses made for them.
Not every thing is a battle, I agree when raising children. And as parents we have to pick our battles, a battle to you may not be a battle to me. There is no need for me to "help a teenage" pick up his/her room. At 3,4, 5 years old yes, teenager absolutly not, IMO.
They don't hesitate to ask you for money, a ride to go places, etc, it's not unfair of a parent to ask their children to help out, especially when most of us work all day.
I'm not trying to be confrontational - but it really bothers me when I hear parents that constantly make excuses and excuse the behavior that they themselves do not like. If it's not an issue why bother to discuss it. If closing the door and not looking at the person's room is fine for you then go with that, if cleaning it yourself or helping is ok with you, go for it. If insisting that they clean their mess is your battle then stick with that.
Pretty simple - say what you mean, mean what you say and stick to it.
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Lazy teenager....need help before I lose it!!!
by snarf ini have a teenage daughter and she is very lazy.
we have to get on her constantly to get her room clean, when asked about her progress, her answer is always"i am working on it".
then when we check, it is usually worse than the day before.
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Oh, one last thing!!
Teenagers love their privacy - when things got tough and no other punishment worked, I took their bedroom door off the hinges!! That's right if you act like a 2 year old I have to watch you like a 2 year old.
Once I took my middle son's TV, VCR, Video Game, stereo....everything the only thing he had was a dresser a bed and some books. He really deserved this too!! Then I took the door to his room away. He was 13 so privacy was a big deal.
After 2 weeks of firm punishment, he was allowed to earn back one item a week of my choosing. The door was the last to come back.
It's easy to make excuses for them such as, teenage years is tough, she may be going through things. But the reality is that life is tough and if we as parents don't teach them now they will act like children when they are adults and will expect other adults (coworkers, friends) to make excuses for their behavior also.
IMHO
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Lazy teenager....need help before I lose it!!!
by snarf ini have a teenage daughter and she is very lazy.
we have to get on her constantly to get her room clean, when asked about her progress, her answer is always"i am working on it".
then when we check, it is usually worse than the day before.
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Nothing is worst that a lazy teenager!!!
I have 3 boys who all went through this. I took a Saturday (or any day you choose), tell her specifically what you want done, ie. pick up clothes, hang them up, fold them and put them in drawer, or dirty.
2nd make her start doing her own laundry, I know how you feel about washing clean clothes.
3rd maker her dust, polish, sweep, vaccum
Give her 2 hours to complete her tasks and be there for help and encourgement thereafter.
When she's done, you tell her to look around at how nice her surroundings are. Tell her you expect it to stay that way daily, with big cleanng done once a week.
Tell her that she is not allowed to go anywhere until her daily chores are done. If you have to, make a suprise visit at home when she least expects it and do a spot check. If her chores are not done and she is not home, find a suitable punishment. I found it easier to punish the kids as they got older vs when they were little.
Good luck
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Would Any of You be Interested in going Door to Door?
by smellsgood inas part of a cult awareness campaign of sorts???
to de-ignorize (new word) householders and give them tools for engaging a cult member on their door step?
i had that idea and got some positive feedback...so, any of you would find that something you would want to participate in ?
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I made a promise to my legs, feet and brain a long time ago to never again go door to door for any reason!!!
Sorry I can't hang with this one, but good luck
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