He was 24 & I was 16 when we married. We met at a "share a pan" aka- cong. pot luck, when I was 10 and he was 18. Still going strong after 18 years.I know how lucky I am to still be happy with this person and especially that we got "outta Dodge" together!
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How many of you Ex Jehovah's Witnesses married early and it was a disaster?
by isnrblog inwhat a common tale.
you marry early becasue you can't have sex.. i was married at 19 and divorced at 50. the only thing that held it together was our involvement in the jw's.
otherwise it would have been over in less than 5 years.. my kids are not witnesses and have a terrible relationship with their mother, as she is always trying to shove it down their throats.. this is still happening.
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Newbie Hello
by yomomma ini am very new to the site and i'm sure there is a learning curve, so please bear with me.
i have looked around a little and find the site very interesting and encouraging so far.
it is heartwarming to meet other people with questions or experiences who can relate them without needing to hide behind blatant negativity or automatic judgemental attitudes.
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yomomma
Yes. A very helpful book, given to me by a true friend. I especially like the 2nd book "In Search of Christian Freedom".
Thanks to all for the warm welcome.
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Newbie Hello
by yomomma ini am very new to the site and i'm sure there is a learning curve, so please bear with me.
i have looked around a little and find the site very interesting and encouraging so far.
it is heartwarming to meet other people with questions or experiences who can relate them without needing to hide behind blatant negativity or automatic judgemental attitudes.
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yomomma
Hello,
I am very new to the site and I'm sure there is a learning curve, so please bear with me. I have looked around a little and find the site very interesting and encouraging so far. It is heartwarming to meet other people with questions or experiences who can relate them without needing to hide behind blatant negativity or automatic judgemental attitudes.
A little info on me (also see my bio on my profile) - I had been fading out over the past decade, but recently hit a "CoC" which was the breaking point. I am lucky (a word I was never allowed to use, "must say fortunate instead") enough to be walking this road with my love for God much stronger, my marriage to my JW sweetheart still intact, my children adjusting well (so far) to the changes we are making, a father & sister who walked this road years before me, and many friends, especially CCS (most of whom I would have previously judged unfit and missed out on) who have all been so supportive as I put the pieces of my new true self together.
2007 was the most painful, yet blessed year of my life. This new year will no doubt also be a rocky one, as not all of my family and none of my in-laws (long-time JW zealots, one and all) are aware of the changes we have made. I am growing tired of the weight of what now seems like a worthless farce, in order to maintain family connections. However, my husband is (rightly) concerned about losing his elderly, ill mother. And, I would hate for my actions/words, or desire to be free of this weight, to cause him or our children pain.
I'm sure I will be looking here for a little "light" on those future rocky days and hope that I too can add something of value to someone else.
Yomomma
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Let's Talk About NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS
by jayhawk1 indo you attempt to set a new years resolution or several?
in the past, i have not.
this year is different, i guess.
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yomomma
Hello!
This is my first post, was referred to the site by a "true friend". Last year was my first year with eyes wide open, very painful but also the best year ever. NY 2008 resolution: seeking balance and inner peace. Will need to involve the usual exercise plans. Already lost some weight last year with portion control, but now want to be stronger not just thinner. Am trying to keep focus on the good that came from being raised as 3rd generation JW (met/married soulmate, taught to have love for and awareness of God, and was raised with moral fiber that I still primarily try to hold true to - parts that came from biblical principles rather than uptight WTS), rather than get swept away by anger and bitterness at being lied to for so long and all of the good people still under "the trance". Will also continue to try to grow as a new/true Christian, not JW! I have so much to learn, but am enjoying a love for the Bible that I thought I had lost.
May the coming year bring you growth, happiness and good health!