Posts by LearningToFly

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Youtube video: Therapist discusses Mind Control

by LearningToFly in

i came upon this video while viewing another video from a previous post.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viswagy_emg .

topic: ex jehovah's witness, now therapist discusses mind control.

LearningToFly

I came upon this video while viewing another video from a previous post. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vISWAgy_emg

Topic: Ex Jehovah's Witness, now Therapist discusses Mind Control.

I wish when I was looking for a therapist after my departure, that I could have met with someone who actually understood the psychological impact of such indoctrinated control experienced within the JW organization. I experienced true concern, and empathy, but no real understanding of where I was coming from. More recently having been diagnosed with PTSD, another therapist shared that I was fighting as well.. "Post Cult Trauma Syndrome" directly related to the psychological impact of spiritual abuse and other abuses experienced within the organization due to their controlling atmosphere.

I am still not free.. but am understanding daily how seriously my experiences within impacted my entire life and psychological wellness.

I thank the poster for posting this video in Youtube. Every little bit helps in processing life!

LTF

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Have you seen this video? Jehovahs Witnesses: History of Shame?

by Lady Liberty in

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dear friends,.

i came across this the other day and thought i would share it with you, as i thought it was an excellent short history on the jws.

it even shows a clip of russell speaking.. let me know what you think.

LearningToFly

That was very good, thank you Lady Liberty! "Religion is a snare and a racket" I totally agree! I would like to see the entire video, so will take a look at the other options posted here.

LTF

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Holiday pics of the Rockies

by Simon in

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we had a trip round the rockies a couple of weeks ago.

is there anywhere more picturesque than this?!.

i still can't believe we live just hours from this .... .

LearningToFly

Very beautiful photos! Makes me homesick even more for Western Canada.

LTF

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Aliens,other dimensions, just foolishness? Open ur mind!

by fedorE in

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(dr. michio kaku, tells a short story of how fish, naturally moving forward or side to side, with no idea of up, ).

my own fascination with higher dimensions began early in childhood.

one of my happiest childhood memories was crouching next to the pond at the famed japanese tea garden in san francisco, mesmerized by the brilliantly colored carp swimming slowly beneath the water lilies.

LearningToFly

I really like the way you think Fedora! Quoting from you: "The Theory of Everything
Sometimes I believe that we are like the carp living contently on the bottom of that pond; we live our lives blissfully ignorant of other worlds that might co-exist with us, laughing at any suggestion of parallel universes."

I totally agree with you, how vain of us to believe we are IT, this is IT! There is just way to much out there to look at, to ponder on, theories both old and new that prompt my mind to delve deeper. As I have said in other postings, I have no clear answers, so much unproven.. I wish I had the time to devote my entire life to studying everything out there.. but in the meantime, I very much enjoy the time I do have to investigate and ponder more on life.

LTF

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Oct 2007 Awake "Keep your children safe"

by still_in74 in

well here is october 2007 awake, maybe this has been posted a million times already but i got this sooner then most do.. i reattached with larger images so you can read the fine print.

of course the wt is one that truly supports the protection of children over its image..

LearningToFly

Thank you for the article! I agree as previously posted.. it is damage control!

My old congregation was a pedophile haven, with unbaptized attendees to a ministerial servant! It's a easy place to hide out for anyone inclined in these behaviors.. hard to have 2 witnesses! And when bible teachings teach that anything out of the marriage arrangement is fornication, not many young people/children are going to feel safe speaking out. As their conscience tells them from what they have been told that they are "bad". Sadly it takes maturity in most cases to bring this about. And so.. the cycle continues!

Bitter topic for me

LTF

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my story part 2: in the grips of missanna

by bigdreaux in

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as per request, here is the story of bigdreaux and misanna's courtship.

hope you enjoy.

as i sat watching busload after busload of my fellow neighbors, flowing into the rest area, the reality of what was actually happening hit me.

LearningToFly

"Smiles" It is so lovely to hear happy endings! Just shows how perseverance in what one truly feels in their heart can make ones dreams come true!

Congrats to you both

LTF

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Fox News on UFO Disclosure

by Legolas in

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i can't seem to embed the page so here is the link to youtube.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udooz_ipb6y.

"disclosure is at hand.

it is very close.

LearningToFly

Anything is possible! What is an alien anyhow? Likely not the scary little critters we see in sci fi movies. Nothing yet has been proven, but I myself believe it is extremely unlikely that we humans here on earth are so special. and are the only other living beings in the universe. Much has been written during the history of man that could all be myth or not in reference to "aliens" or visitors not of this planet. It is all very interesting, but as of yet, no proof! But then how much in life, do we have absolute proof about?

LTF

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My Theory

by Princess Daisy Boo in

i have had this theory for a very long time and i would like to hear what everyone has to say about this.. i think that people are either inherantly religious or not.

if they are inherantly religious, then the wtbts will naturally apeal to them, all the deep in depth study and the bible analysis and so on.

they feel the need to look to a higher source for fulfilment.. and then there are those that are not inherantly religious... the ones the prefer to concentrate on the here and now.

LearningToFly

Interesting theory! Although I cannot define myself as belonging to any particular belief structure, I do love the hunt for more knowledge, from every angle out there. And very much enjoy the thought process that goes along with this hunt. Many people truly dont care, they are very content to live their life in the moment without taking a look at the greater picture of things, involving religion, history ect. Either or, there is nothing wrong with either type. I'm obviously one of those "need to know" people.. with all the information out there.. most is unproven.. I love to ponder all that which is unproven..

LTF

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GROWING UP IN MAMAS CLUB

by Dogpatch in

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i do not know richard personally, nor do i or free minds, inc. get any $$ from this, but it sounds like a good book!

we will not be carrying any new books for awhile, but you can check the links directly.

randy.

LearningToFly

It looks like a very good book, thank you for sharing! A certain confidant has constantly encouraged me to write a book on life within, and the after affects till now. This book will be an interesting read!

LTF

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Could the WTBTS get JWs to kill?

by serotonin_wraith in

i'm not saying those in power would even contemplate doing this, but i wonder just how far jws would go to obey their leaders.

would they go as far as to kill, if they thought god had given that message to 'his people'?.

it would probably take years of subtle changes in their message so that it didn't come as a big shock.

LearningToFly

Yes I believe so! I also believe that any fanatical religion that has absolute power over their members has the ability to direct their followers to OBEY, because they DO believe the instructions are coming from God.

As well, as others have posted.. they do kill from not administering blood, (my youngest brother needed blood at 3 years old to live) he would have died if not for the medical association taking over.

Killing is also done by brainwashing techniques, those who never escape mentally and only physically from the organization often kill themselves from inner beliefs. This is murder in my mind. I agree though, that it is not only the JW religion that creates this.

LTF