Posts by Country Girl

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Parents Just Don't Understand!

by Sparkplug in

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friends

ok, so i got in a fight with my brother today.

i was so upset.

well my mom called and while i was upset i blurted out a comment on how easy it is for people in our family to cut people off.

Country Girl

Sparkie:

No, they don't. But sometimes we don't understand our own kids, either. It's what they call the "generation gap" only in this case is the "cognitive dissonance" gap. For me: I can't understand the things my kid does sometimes. Yet, at the same time, my parents didn't understand some of the things that I did. I'm not sure if it's all the JW's, the age difference, or the combination of both. My best thought is that it's a combination of both.

Although she gave you the usual JW runaround: twisting words, testing you with all the latest sales scams to get people to convert, you stood your ground and just brought it down to basics. Good for you! If you don't believe in God, how can you pray to something you don't believe in? Doesn't that ring any bells? You can't convert or reinstate someone who doesn't believe in the basic premise of a religion. Won't work. I fail to see how they understand that, but they are taught to persevere and endure.

Thank heaven (oh no! another Christian!) she agreed to come to your graduation! That's enough to be thankful for for now, right? Just let her have a good time and see that all the XJW's don't bite and they won't scar her for life and give her the 666.

Good luck and I'd just chalk this episode up to relatives trying to control your happiness.

Congratulations. Love you.. and remember that it just takes time.

CG

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Called JR Brown regarding Cano Pedophile situation

by LDH in

just called their media line:.

http://www.jw-media.org/contact.htm.

asked a young man named bryce where is the official press release on the cano pedophile situation.

Country Girl

I remember the tale of the JW son who, one week after his 18th birthday, brought his books and Bible downstairs and told his parents that he didn't want to be a Witness any more. His JW father told him he couldn't remain under his roof if that was the case so the now-unbelieving (didn't say anything about a JC or judicial action) son moved out. *One Week Later* the xJW son found himself in a bar, chatting with a "worldly" girl. What he didn't know was that she was the girlfriend of one of the men in the bar. The man told the 18-year-old now xJW to stay away from his girl, xJW told him he could do whatever he wants, xJW is killed in the fracas that followed. This is what happens when you walk away from Jehovah, Get Down Brown proclaimed! No hope of resurrection, grieving family left behind knowing that they would never get to see their son again!

Nope. It's what happens when you are raised in a cult and have no social skills, BUT a sense of superiority and entitlement.

CG

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I am now confronting my molester.. PLEASE HELP ME NOW

by Country Girl in

i talked to him on the phone.

i said that i wanted an apology for him molesting me and my brother by sunday or i was going to take it to court on monday.

he denied what he did to us, but he acknowledged yes on all the identifying questions.

Country Girl

Hi everyone. I appreciate the sound advice, and will definitely utilize it! When I made the phone call, I dialed several times and hung up before I finally just took a deep breath and dove in. I'm glad I did it, it gave me a personal sense of satisfaction that I had at least confronted the horror, and it wasn't as intimidating as I thought. Amazing how frightened you are of something as a child, and when you get to be an adult you realize that it really wasn't all that big or scary in real life, and you somehow feel more brave. The monster in my mind all these years is now a meek little mouse that squeaks.

Thank you again, all, for your kind words and direction. I decided to go slow on this. When I initially did it, I was hyped up: angry and anxious. Now, I just feel somewhat relieved. He wasn't a mean man, and he wasn't an angry man. Seemed more like someone who is insecure and cowardly. However, like with all things, sometimes there is a wolf in sheep's clothing. This may even be the end of it... really, the confrontation was just what I felt I had to do these 40 years, and that's now been done.

Wishing you *all* the best,

CG

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I am now confronting my molester.. PLEASE HELP ME NOW

by Country Girl in

i talked to him on the phone.

i said that i wanted an apology for him molesting me and my brother by sunday or i was going to take it to court on monday.

he denied what he did to us, but he acknowledged yes on all the identifying questions.

Country Girl

I talked to him on the phone. I said that I wanted an apology for him molesting me and my brother by Sunday or I was going to take it to Court on Monday. He denied what he did to us, but he acknowledged YES on all the identifying questions. I said that he KNEW what he did.. and I had spent 20 years trying to find him.. and I wasn't giving up now. Not when I had him now after all these years. He said he'd take a lie detector test to PROVE he didn't do it. He says h e doesn't remember doing that. It was 40 years ago..

Should I entertain his takinga lie detector, or just forget about his bullshit and just file suit? I need some serious talk right now. Need someone to call and talk about this. Please, if you can, call and talk to me about this, I am confused and upset.

PM me and I'll give you my numberCG

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I need a REALLY BIG FAVOR

by Country Girl in

jw
friends

i met this man in texas that is a witness.

we talked for several hours, but what he really was focusing on was the un involvement.

i've looked all over the interet again and again and can not find the letter where the un acknowledged the that the witnesses were involved in the u.n. .

Country Girl

I met this man in Texas that is a Witness. We talked for several hours, but what he really was focusing on was the UN involvement. I've looked all over the Interet again and again and can NOT find the letter where the UN acknowledged the that the witnesses were involved in the U.N.

What I need is a COPY of that letter, instructions on how to get it, and I just want to print it up for him. I'd also like a copy of ANY letters from the society re that letter if I could get that. Please send all copies to:

[email protected]

Today's been a good day for me. After 20 years, I've finally found my molester. I am not sure what I will do from this. I saw a picture of him on the Internet and it made my skin crawl. I am not sure if I have a cas eor not.. and I am not exactly sure what to do now. I know where he is, but I am sure that the statute of limitations is up, but I can still file a civil suit. I just need to know where to go with this now.. Please PM me if you can help me..

CG

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Shocking Announcement: Society feels Armaggedon coming this year?

by truthseeker in

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a rumor alert indeed, but it could be related to the distribution of kingdom news no.37, "false religions end is near.".

the following is posted from e-watchman's forum.. make of it what you will, but in light of all the rhetoric about "deliverance at hand" and "independent thinking", nothing would surprise me anymore.. http://e-jehovahs-witnesses.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=1502&st=0 we posted about an announcement it was only local to our cong.

however we have found out that there is going to be an announcement sometime in september and it is supposed to be shocking.

Country Girl

Been there. Done that. Got *that* stanky T-shirt and gave it to da Goo-Will.

CG

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Sorry, need to moan and belly ache

by Elsewhere in

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friends

i normally try not to moan and belly ache here, but today i'm really down.

the other day i was kidding and joking about being "socially-challenged", it can be fun to do this... but sometimes it catches up to me.

i spend the vast majority of my evenings and weekends alone... movies, restaurants, community events, parties, you name it.

Country Girl

Hey Elsie!

That's a good thing to bitch or moan about. At least you aren't saying something like: "Well, I went up to this chick at this party, and she must be blind or something! How could she be so stupid? I am hot, smart, and she'd be lucky to shine my shoes!" heheheh. Elsie.. part of your charm is your shyness!

I just have two things to say:

1. People love to talk about themselves. Well, unless you meet another person who wants to let YOU talk about yourself, then it can get silent! <LOL> Asking questions of people, and meeting them eye to eye, and offering honest-to-goodness compliments (that they know are true) are good ways to make friends. When you meet someone, let them know you are engaged with them for the moment. If you like people, and appreciate that everyone on Earth has something good to offer, something good to learn, you will be much more comfortable, and so will they! People like to talk about themselves, and they like to talk to, and engage, with someone that seems interested in them. They also like follow-up. Remember people's names, and use their names a LOT in conversation with them. I *love* it when a person at a restaurant calls me by my name. That's a sweet sound and often results in a bigger tip for them! This is not a big farce, by any means. We can all learn a lot from people of different cultures, persuasions, religions, etc. We don't have to agree with it by any means, but it's nice to just listen and be listened to.

2. Take the opportunity that you've been offered at parties and social occasions to just chat with anyone near you. They might not be your future date or mate, but they might KNOW someone. In other words: network socially! Don't look upon each opportunity as a place to find a mate, or even a date. Look on it as an opportunity to make friends with someone who may enrich your life and make your experience even better. Every person you meet is someone who could be a friend, a partner, or just an acquaintance. Be genuine, looking at each meeting as a possible friend. This will make people (women AND men) feel more comfortable around you, and you will find the results amazing. Just be interested in people, and they will be interested in you.

CG

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Funny (and sometimes annoying) things your pets do.

by outbutnotdown in

i have two cats.

brother and sister.

good cats and i love 'em, but the male cat is really clingy.. it's usually no problem, but every time i answer the phone, the male cat immediately jumps on my lap, demanding attention.. it makes it really challenging when i am at the computer, attempting to search files, etc.

Country Girl

Bebu (named after Bebu on this board because I *love* that name!) growls when she hears the pitter patter of Bebbus Kittis's feet on the downstairs tile. She hates her, even when she's not in the room. When Bebbus Kittis jumps on the bed, Bebu growls and screams like a wildcat and jumps off the bed and runs out of the room, tail swishing, and eyes flashing.

Bumpus, our 11 pound male cat who is about 11 months old, jumps up on his hind feet and puts his arms aroung your neck and gently bites your chin. He purrs so loud that the vet can't hear his heart beat. He was even purring recently when we took him to the vet and they put the thermometer in his hiney.. LOL! We call him the million dollar cat because he recently got sick from something, and they kept testing him for this and that, and I could hear the "Ka-Ching!" of a cash register each time the vet called and said the test was negative, and they'd next want to test for this or that. Yikes! It cost a small fortune, but I am glad to say that he is almost back to his old self after some antibiotics.

Gia, our "Bebbus Kittus" I got from the Siamese Rescue, is an interesting meow-meow. She is ADHD and constantly, 24/7, has to be walking around on you, shredding toilet paper in the bathroom, drinking coffee out of my mug, lacerating my feet and toes with her claws as they move under the covers, standing in front of the television, standing on my book or magazine as I am reading, catching mice and bringing them into the bed, and standing on the keyboard. hehhehe.

I have a parrot named Gussie that can make the sound of the phone ringing. I've learned to wait for a second ring on the real phone so that I know that the phone is really ringing, that's how real she sounds. Sometimes she repeats the noise in the right time sequence and I end up answering the phone to find no one there. She also makes the sound of the fire alarm, which is excrutiatingly LOUD and grates on my nerves. One parrot, Astrid, SCREAMS when we put the dishes away out of the dishwasher. Guess she likes the sound of the clinking glass. Who knows.

I love all my pets, but yes, sometimes they get on my nerves. But.. so does my husband. Heh.

CG

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Will my relationship survive if we are unevenly yoked.

by sjohnson333 in

i am studying the truth and i am very pleased with the jehovah's witness congregation.

i am interested in becoming a follower.

i have a true desire to serve jehovah.

Country Girl

You, as a Mother, should be more concerned with your cfhildren being raised in cult. Are you ready to stop them from enjoying their childhoods? Are you going to force them to go out in "field service" 10 hours a week, as a JW mother is required to do? If you LOVE you children, tell me why you would subject them to being WIERDOS to the rest of their class/playmates?

As you know, you can do *whatever* you want to, but before you make a move that involves your children, PLEASE read more posts on here, and then come back and tell US why you would subject your children to this. Why would you put them in a place that pedophiles run free?

CG

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Did the elders ever blackmail you with dead loved ones?

by Fleshybirdfodder in

this is kind of a sensitive subject for me, but i had to get it off my chest.

when i was eighteen my father died suddenly of a heart attack, and i started drifting from depression.

i wasn't doing anything wrong, i was just in shock and started really questioning my beliefs.

Country Girl

Pretty common in JWLAND: be happy that those in your family that die BEFORE Armagheddon that aren't baptized, you will meet them in the New World. Do they even call it that anymore? I've been out so long that I can't even remember the terms except for back in the 70's. Don't grieve them TOO much, that's wrong, because they'll be coming back in the New World and you will have the privelege of helping them out of the grave. Such total nonsense it makes me sick to think I believed in all this.

CG