Posts by FreeFallin

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Personality Survey

by ninjaturtle in

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what's your personality type?

take this test if you're not sure:.

http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp.

Part 2: Torn between Two Worlds

by Amazing in

part 2: torn between two worlds .

in late november 1989 we decided to visit our new town, and see our new house.

we scoped out the small town for its amenities, and this included a visit to the kingdom hall where we would eventually attend.. hindsight, being 20-20, i regret now that i did not try to get my family out of the organization before the move.

FreeFallin

Amazing

Wow, what a story, I can hardly wait for the next installment. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

FreeFallin

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Judicial committee meeting audio on web

by cherjcd in

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i have posted a judicial committee meeting audio file recorded in the early 1980's.

i may only leave it up for the month of january as i have run out of server space.. it is listed at http://www.jwinfoline.com/page/audio_tapes_of_month.htm.

anyone else have their committee meeting taped?.

FreeFallin

Same here

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Farewell to all

by Amazing in

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i already said farewell in my apology post to julie.

but many of you may not have read it since it was specific to her.. i was planning a long farewell statement because i have a number of things i want to share, but decided i would do that in private if anyone wishes.

you can reach me at [email protected].. i chose to leave for a number of reasons, and some stated on my last post.

FreeFallin

Amazing

Your insightful and intelligent posts were very much appreciated. I will miss them. Best wishes to you and your family

FreeFallin

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American Words Unused Here. Vice-Versa Also.

by Englishman in

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in the uk you never hear words such as:.

railroad.

mortician.

FreeFallin

cop=bobby
baby carriage=pram
hood of car=bonnet
trunk of car=boot
right on!=spot on!
keep your chin up=keep your pecker up
piece of cake=Bob's your uncle
woman dressed in clothing suitable for younger woman=mutton dressed as lamb
And a whole lot of crazy food names like bubble and squeak,bangers and mash, toad in the hole, spotty dick.

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Worried about my Dad in hospital :(

by Simon in

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we visited angharad's parents at the weekend and got a call on sunday night from her sister who'd been called by my sister as they hadn't been able to contact us .... the message was not a happy one:.

my dad has had a heart attack and was in intensive care in hospital.. it was a while before i managed to speak to anyone over there with people probably out but i eventually spoke to his wife who says he's doing ok and has now been moved to the main ward but is being kept in as you would expect.

he may have to be moved to calgary for some investigation / tests.. he had heart surgery about 15 years ago and i think 4 of his 5 bypasses have failed so he has to take quite a bit of medicine for pain and stuff.

FreeFallin

Simon,

I'm so sorry about your Dad. May he have a speedy recovery, and may you and your sissters sort everything out.

Free

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Justice #22 - Legalism or Mercy? - THE END

by Amazing in

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justice #22 need for mercy in place of rigid legalism.

intro: the account is mostly about two jw men, brother jay and elder dean.

but his two-week vacation pay was under $500.

FreeFallin

Amazing,

What a moving story. Thank you for posting it. I missed your other stories, but will look for them. I'm always a little surprised when I read of the doubledealing by elders. I used to think they were above that, and it was only "sister-born-in-the-truth-special-pioneer" who would stick it to you. Thank you again for the insight.

Free

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"Watchtower Evil" (depictions by Tally)

by sf in

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< http://www.intrex.net/tallyman/wt_evil.html.

skally.

wcrestnpeace

FreeFallin

Oooh, the Flamingo pink Paradise book. My parents had one in the house when I was a child. The pictures of people falling in ravines and all the fire and hail. Still scares me.

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To: Ex-JW Women - Your Side

by Amazing in

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ex-jw women: i, and i assume other ex-jw men, would enjoy hearing your views, opinions, feelings, analysis, and conclusions about your jw experience.

how did you feel about your husband, fathers, brothers, elders, ms's, and other women in the organizations?

did you generally feel oppression, and why?

FreeFallin

(((to everyone)))

What moving experiences, some of them are so sad. It sounds like most of you have conquered your oppressors. My story is so boring in comparison. i never had a problem with the headship thing, or elders being superior, because for as long as I can remember, I felt women were inferior to men. I always wanted to be a boy, because that would have made my father happy. We weren't in the truth, he had a drinking problem, but when he was in a good mood, it was great. When I started to "develope" that's when all hell broke loose.

I've always had almost a fear of men in authority: cops,teachers, and yes, elders. But with that fear comes a later reaction, seething anger, resentment and stubbornness. I guess that's why I was so shaken by an elder that showed humility and compassion.

Lady Lee,
That sign language story was incredible! What must people in the real world think of this nonsense.

Someone else mentioned a sister putting a towel over her head to offer a prayer because of 6 or 7 year old boys being present. Guess I was never in the right place at the right time to see this bit of foolishness.

Thank you Amazing for starting this thread. I think I'm seeing things clearer everyday.
FreeFalling(Almost Free)