Posts by Witch Child

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My Memorial Experience-not so good

by wednesday in

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well i just got back form the memorial, and well it was not all loving and warm like scobbysnax had.

two or three couples spoke to us, not one elder.

an elder came up to some people who had apparently just showed up for the first time, and they were all over them.

Witch Child

Oh Wednesday, I'm so sorry. What a "loving brotherhood" huh? Big cyber hugs to you and your husband. ~Witch

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What parents need to know...

by SheilaM in

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today on montel he is discussing a subject i just did a speech on yesterday.

it's about the medication of children for adhd.

1. that ritalin is a class ii drug and is on the same as cocaine.

Hi All,

you may know that my oldest has been diagnosed as "High Functioning Autistic." You may not know that he has been put on a very low dose of Adderall a stimulant, and an amphetimine. It has made a huge difference in his life. He was unable to have normal conversation before this.

I was quite reluctant to label and drug my kid. I fought the schools for 3 years. Finally I had to admit that behavior modification, therapy and all the rest were NOT enough. I finally allowed him to be evaluated by a psychiatrist. I was merciless in my interogation of her. I questioned EVERYTHING she said. I made her explain her diagnosis and reccomendations in minute detail. The meds have made a world of difference to this kid. He still has trouble in school but he is so much better at home! He is like a new kid.

Sure in some cases kids are getting drugs they don't need and that is tragic. It would be equally tragic if a kid like mine didn't have the option of a small dose of medication that changes his whole life for the better.

~Witch

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I'm stressed

by shera in

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hello people who read this post by me..... sometimes i don't know why i start my own threads...not any body really responds to me.i thought i had friends here,that i could whine and be a big sookie to and that would be ok.sorrie if i offend anyone here who does care.. well,some of you may know i have a disabled child with autism.i am at my end of my rope with him.i love my son a great deal but sadly to say.i may be placing him in a home.for he can get the help he needs.i know there isnot much help for austic people and i know i basically get no help for matthew.

(petty i am still thankful for what you tried to do for me,you mean a great deal to me) i have asked for help,over and over.i asked for teaching for myself,for i could help my son.it will not be givin to me.

i get some goverenment help for my son,whcich is 300 a month for care ,trasportation.it doesnt help at all.people want 10 an hour or more to take my son out,and i have to pay for places to bring him....gezzzz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

Witch Child

Shera, man, Honey I am so sorry you are really going through it! I too have an autistic child. He is what they call "High Functioning" so I am not dealing with exactly the same things you are. I wish I could offer you some help... I don't know much about autism. With my son his problems are all social. He is aggressive and combative, overly-stubborn and almost charmless when he's having a bad day. (He is incredibly sweet sometimes) His problems are greatly exacerbated by being forces to attend meetings at the KH and out in service. (his dad is a JW) He is currently suffering horribly and I am fighting to try and give him as normal a life as possible. I really hope things work out for you and your son. Hang in there and know that all of us on the board really do care. ~Witch

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Where to get assistance

by Anthony From St Pete in

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is there a member in the st pete, fl area that can help me?

i am on social security disability and my check does not come until april 21st.

i need either cooked food until then, gas money ( i am homeless, i stay in my van) or whatever you can help with.. email [email protected].

Witch Child

Mega Dude,

too funny, man. Where did Yiz go?

lol

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Mourners offended when JWs target them at the cemetary!

by joe_from_kokomo in

friends and 'ex-friends': .

you'll find this little ditty of a news story very amusing.

it seems some overly-zealous sister from the uk was pestering the grieving worldly ones at the local cemetary so much that they got mad and complained to the cemetary owner, who then complained to the kh overseer.

Witch Child

Big Tex,

Oh barf... I'm sorry that happened... ewwwww!

Leave the elderly alone! If someone tries to harass my gramma they are in for it!

~Witch

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How many of you were whipped by JW parents, relatives,random cong. members?

by avishai in

as you requested, lisa, here is your thread

Witch Child

avashi, My 9 month old is asleep in my arms... I am so sickened and enraged at the thought of ANYONE beating an 11 month old that I am shaking. Your poor brother, and poor little you! If anyone ever did that to my kids.... oh man, I can't even imagine... I guess I would try to have them charged with assault & battery and I would try to get a restraining order. Though my gut reaction is that I would do something far less civilized. ~Witch of the mama Tiger class

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Overcoming CONversation Stoppers...

by Huxley in

do you folks remember that section in the reasoning book?

i recall several service meeting parts where we were supposed to "keep pitching" after someone said, "i'm not interested.

cute, catchy little zingers like, "well our message is geared for busy people.".

Witch Child

Sad, isn't it? Like one of you said; in real life no means NO. In SALES situations salespeople are trained to get 3 "NOs" before they give up... but that is usually only effective on a salesfloor... where people have come to shop or browse anyway. Really jws should be thinking of telemarketers... do they really enjoy it when a telemarketer keeps pushing? But the GB who sets the rules is like the head of any other corporation; they don't care whether their insignificant salespeople are humiliated, yelled at or what not... they only care about sales! Forget the fact that all the rank and file are supposedly their cherished siblings... Gods, it makes me sick.... ~Witch

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An Iraqi Story

by freedom96 in

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i was listening to the radio this morning, a local regular dj morning show.

they interviewed a guy who has lived here for 9 years, previously grew up for 40 years in iraq.

he told how life in iraq really is.. for those who say that under no circumstances should we go in and liberate iraq, i think this might make you re-think.. in no particular order:.

Witch Child

For backround purposes; I am a liberal, a peacemonger,I loathe Bush Jr and I don't trust him at all. That said Saddam Hussien is an evil, evil man and crushes his people into the dirt. I heard on an NPR news program about a man who obseved something near 30-40 executions carried out by Hussien. The method of execution was to feed the people into a machine designed to shred plastic. He said sometimes they were put in head first and died quickly, sometimes feet first and their screams ... were haunting. He will never erase them from his memory. I hate the way this war has come. Bush Jr has cost the USA many many allies. He has made us appear as outlaws refusing to submit to a world court and ignoring the UN. But there is no question in my mind that this war is nessesary. I just wish we would have waited until we had more support from other nations Now, I pray it will be over soon with few casualties and that our next president will work at redeeming the US in the eyes of the other nations. ~Witch

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