Oompa - I'm so glad you went to a therapist - they do help in my opinion. HUGS and keep your chin up! You're awesome!
tere1998
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I'm placing a Climax book with my new therapist
by oompa inyep, oompa started today with a new therapist who of course wanted to know if i had anything in particular that was the cause of me seeking his service.
so i kinda gave him a jwcult for dummy therapists cliffnotes version, and he seemed like he just couldn't believe some of it.
he understands my awakening has been difficult for me and the stress it has put on my wife and marriage/family.
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Enough favorites! What did song/band did you HATE?
by JeffT inyou know the one that made you think of fingernails on blackboards.
we all have some.
i'll check back in later with a couple of my own.
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tere1998
Anything by UB40 or the Carpenters... Cocomo (sp?) by the Beach Boys.
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I HAVE MADE A DECISION TO LEAVE
by Maddie ini haven't been on jwd for the last few days as my good friend had her mum die suddenly and i have been spending time just being there for my friend.. i was shocked and saddened to hear that trevor and linda was a sham.
it's sometimes hard not to become cynical with life and not trust anyone when this sort of thing happens.. i have made a big decision and i hope that i don't live to regret it.
i have posted that i have been trying to "fade" as my son and his family are jw's and i don't want to lose them because of being shunned.
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tere1998
Maddie - HUGS to you. I left the (b)org many years ago but recently wrote a letter to disassociate myself for the same reason - I don't want to be included in any way with such an evil group of people who LIE about everything just to maintain control. I do understand that for many, fading is the best choice for them and I don't judge them either.
We all have to do what we feel is right and what we can live with.
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I shouldn't be shocked but I am.
by reneeisorym inhttp://www.jehovahs-witness.com/9/143755/1.ashx.
i posted this oct 8, '07.
backgroud: i am a 5th generation jw.
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tere1998
I'm so sorry. I hope your mom wakes up someday.
HUGS
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New to this Site
by prodigal_son ini have been a disfellowshiped joho (what i call jehovah's witnesses now) for 7 years and i still find it hard every single day!
i have just recently reunited with 2 of my 4 sisters who have taken a stand just like myself!
i encourage anyone who is struggling with the decisoin to leave or not to leave, but beleive me and the countless others, it was the best decision of my life!!!
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tere1998
Welcome and congratulations!
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Do YOU Hate Jehovah's Witnesses?
by minimus ini don't hate the people.
i feel bad for many of them.
i don't like the religion because it is a cult.
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tere1998
Having been totally immersed in it for many years, I don't hate them, but I feel so sorry for them.
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Quit your job and go sell ice cream
by Hiddenwindow indid anyone see the information on a recent watchtower study article (w-07 0/01, p. 30, 16) in which a witness who quitted his job and started selling ice cream on the streets in order to have more time to preach, is presented as a good example?
i found it extremely offensive and asked myself: are they really serious or is this joke?
but the worst part is that no one else in the hall seemed to find it offensive, with the exception of a ministerial servant who privately told me it was an act of disrespect on the part of the society.
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tere1998
The WTS doesn't want people to go to college because it is much easier to control ignorant (and poor) people.
I remember going door to door and when we worked the "rich" neighborhoods, not 1 person would listen. But when we worked the more "ghetto" areas, people were more willing to talk at least. Look at the majority that make up the JWs - most are barely getting by.
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Quit your job and go sell ice cream
by Hiddenwindow indid anyone see the information on a recent watchtower study article (w-07 0/01, p. 30, 16) in which a witness who quitted his job and started selling ice cream on the streets in order to have more time to preach, is presented as a good example?
i found it extremely offensive and asked myself: are they really serious or is this joke?
but the worst part is that no one else in the hall seemed to find it offensive, with the exception of a ministerial servant who privately told me it was an act of disrespect on the part of the society.
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tere1998
I guess at least the guy still had a job selling ice cream. I've known WAY too many JWs who mooched off the govt - food stamps, welfare, (undeserved) disability and/or unemployment or even mooching off of relatives so they could pioneer, and they were practically worshipped by the congregation. Made me want to peuk. I made the choice to finish college and raise my son without any handouts and they shunned me.
I think govt help should be taken when needed, but if a person is able to work, they should. Jesus would never have been a mooch. I wonder when the Watchtower article will come out about how to take advantage of govt benefits so a person can pioneer.
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Out of the ordinary sacrifices you've made
by REBORNAGAIN inwhat kind of unusual sacrifices did you make as a jdub?
i knew a sister who avoided nail polish because a householder didn't like it.
she wanted to please the lady.
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tere1998
Oh, and SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS!!!!! I never got to watch them cuz we had to go out in service every freakin Saturday.
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bible study...
by *summer* inhad weekly bible study today.
so confused.
ready to give up on everything...everything:-(
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tere1998
Don't give in to guilt. They are so good at that. And the threat of dying at Armageddon. Do what you think is right and stand up for what you believe in.