GoddessRachel

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  I feel vindicated

  by Junction-Guy in

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  i recently discovered that it wasn't me after all, and that some people are just jerks.

  i am at peace.

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  JG said: "If you have treated me with respect, then don't have a guilty conscience, because it is not about you."
  
  It's not about you, changeling, it's about JG! It's always about JG! When will this board figure that out? In fact, could we please change the board to be called "Junction-Guys-Jehovahs-Witness.com"? Please, Simon? Wow, that would be going out with a bang, now wouldn't it?
  
  Rachel
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  Tell Simon why we want JWD to stay... our apprecaition...

  by burningbridges in

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  2. announcements

  ok, i'll start, maybe if we can all tell simon our reason why this site means so much to us he will reconsider and leave it here.

  this site has given me the courage to speak out.

  i used to be ashamed of my history with the witnesses.

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  GoddessRachel

  What makes you so sure, kerj? Seriously. Are you saying Simon is just messing with us? I don't get your post.
  
  
  
  
  
  Maybe not messing with you, but it's sure nice to hear how important this site is.
  
  
  
  
  
  Hey, I don't personally want to spend hours and hours running and moderating a discussion forum. I like the freedom I have to just post and read and contribute when I have time to spend here. So, I don't mind letting Simon know how much we appreciate the site. I think he (and Ang, and the mods) deserve to hear it from us, and should have heard it from us without things coming to this. Whether or not he is shutting it down (which I think he should stick to his word, even though I am really sad to see it go), this thread is just about some waaaaaaaaaaay overdue appreciation, the way I see it.
  
  Rachel
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  Tell Simon why we want JWD to stay... our apprecaition...

  by burningbridges in

  1. forum
  2. announcements

  ok, i'll start, maybe if we can all tell simon our reason why this site means so much to us he will reconsider and leave it here.

  this site has given me the courage to speak out.

  i used to be ashamed of my history with the witnesses.

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  GoddessRachel

  kerj said: "It's not closing people!"
  
  What makes you so sure, kerj? Seriously. Are you saying Simon is just messing with us? I don't get your post.
  
  Rachel
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  JWD closing haikus and poetry

  by Mysterious in

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  the darkness outside.

  lingering over us now.

  will dubs find the light.

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  GoddessRachel

  Mysterious, I like the idea.
  
  Tyrone, your poem is great! It even rhymes!
  
  OK, here goes nuthin':
  
  Many friends were made
  Countless lessons have been learned
  I am ever grateful
  
  
  
  
  
  A little broken hearted, but nonetheless understanding,
  Rachel
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  Parental FAILURE.

  by easyreader1970 in

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  one thing i really hate.

  the wbts basically says that if your child does not grow up a productive members of jehovah's witnesses, in spite of everything else they may be capable of achieving, you fail as a parent.

  this bothers me.

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  GoddessRachel

  Beta Male said: she actually said she'd just "have moe kids"? what a dick, saywhat. i wouldnt know how to react to something like that.
  
  Believe it, Beta, my mother has said something similar to that on more than one occasion to my siblings and me, separately, not to all of us together. The first few times it really hurt, but now I know she is just trying to protect herself since her own beliefs are actually that she is going to lose her own children and how sad that makes her feel.
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  Parental FAILURE.

  by easyreader1970 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  one thing i really hate.

  the wbts basically says that if your child does not grow up a productive members of jehovah's witnesses, in spite of everything else they may be capable of achieving, you fail as a parent.

  this bothers me.

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  GoddessRachel

  Yeah, my mother breaks my heart with how guilty she feels. She cries a lot and says how she did the best she could but yet she failed (3 out of 4 kids not JW's). I hate it! We are all successful in our lives, but the non-JW stuff isn't worth sh*t to them!
  
  I just want my mom to be happy too, and she will never be happy unless I am miserable! (i.e. am a JW again)
  
  It's all about the guilt and shame. Like Sir Nose (I think) says it's good for business.
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  "College Just Wasn't For Her"...my a$$

  by Freedom2003 in

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  2. experiences

  so, i ran into my older brother at the store yesterday.

  we haven't spoke in five years except at my grandmother's funeral in 2006.

  ( my husband and i were df'd almost five years ago........apostasy!!

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  Oh man, I feel so badly for that poor girl! She is too smart to waste her life away this way! I hope she gets a 2nd chance at college - she needs to get away from her family!
  
  Do you get to talk to your nieces and nephews? I'm guessing they have to shun you too... I'm sorry ... just thought maybe you could be a positive influence in their lives...
  
  Rachel
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  How many knew of...

  by tresdecu in

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  elders, mss, pioneers, ... heck even cos who privately expressed doubts to you directly or other reliable sources?.

  (i hate the distinction between those "spiritual giants" (i never was one...just a r&f/ms) and the common folk).

  but it's interesting / stregthening to hear stories of them expressing their distaste at some of the bs..

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  This makes me wonder about my favorite CO. After I left, I have often wondered how he could be so smart, and so charismatic, and not know it's all a farce? He probably does know...
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  Craziest thing you've ever been "counseled" for????

  by superman in

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  2. friends

  i know that this has been a popular post in the past.

  but after my last post, it got me thinking.

  i used to always use those stupid field service report slips as scratch paper.

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  GoddessRachel

  Mama, I just wanted to say, that even though I am sure it's painful for you to talk about your experiences, it is so VITAL that you do - one more voice against this stupid religion and the way it ruins so many lives! I am so sorry for all the pain that you have endured, and I am amazed, like others have brought out, how well you have turned out, considering you didn't even get a chance to grow into a well-adjusted adult! I'm glad you are here!
  
  Love,
  Rachel
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  New here, but not to being an Ex-JW...

  by amama2six in

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  2. friends

  i just thought i'd briefly introduce myself.

  my name is april, i am a navy wife and mother of six children, will be 30 next month, and have been disfellowshipped for almost 12 years.

  i was also reproved two years prior to that.

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  GoddessRachel

  Hi Amama2six - thanks for sharing! Glad you are here.

  Rachel