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  Hello!

  by MisfitMeL in

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  as you can probably tell, it's my first post here!

  i've visited this forum several times over the past few months and i've just decided to join and wade into the community.

  i'm looking forward to some interesting conversations and meeting new people.. .

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  MisfitMeL

  ... and so many JWs would think that someone like you went off to college and then left the truth. Frankly, most mentally leave "the truth" long before college. Anyway...

  Welcome to JWD MisfitMel ! And PLEASE go to ApostaScotland in my place ! I love a good brew and have a pair of legs that look great in a kilt !

  Billy

  Hello Billy!

  You're right... A lot of youngsters would probably drift away sooner if it wasn't for the constant pressure of parents dragging us to the meetings. I lived a double life for years before I finished school and moved away! Yet I'm sure when family friends back home hear about me it will be "Tut tut! She had to move for education and look what happened to her! The wordly system took her away ... her mother must be so heartbroken... and she was such a nice girl too! "

  I must be an even worse case, because not only did I leave home the first time to do my Bachelors, but I also decided to leave home again to do my Masters! Oh the horror!! The only person who seemed openly hostile to this was the POs wife. If anyone else disapproved, they certainly didn't show it... a few actually were enthusiastic and encouraged me to continue with my plans!
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  Hello!

  by MisfitMeL in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  as you can probably tell, it's my first post here!

  i've visited this forum several times over the past few months and i've just decided to join and wade into the community.

  i'm looking forward to some interesting conversations and meeting new people.. .

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  Thanks for the welcome guys! Didn't think so many people would reply!

  Howdy! don't let them guilt you into going back into the org! In fact, stay away until you are firmly set on some other path.

  I don't think I could ever go back to the Org, although I wouldn't underestimate the power of guilt!

  I have a feeling, if I was ever found out, I'd probably be DFd for being a stubborn apostate

  Dealing with my mum is a different kettle of fish though. Deep down I still feel bad to disappoint her. She doesn't realise what I do, and to her, this means everything (pretty much like most JWs), so letting her down is going to be a big issue... Oh well.. I guess we can't please everyone!
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  Hello!

  by MisfitMeL in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  as you can probably tell, it's my first post here!

  i've visited this forum several times over the past few months and i've just decided to join and wade into the community.

  i'm looking forward to some interesting conversations and meeting new people.. .

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  Don't worry about that MisfitMeL. I'm shy (maybe the WTS lifestyle has something to do with that?) and it will be my first get-together with ex-JW's. Anyway, I'm sure all who are going would make you very welcome. There's a lot of understanding around here.

  If going appeals, give your shyness the finger and go for it. :)

  Thanks for the encouragement!

  Well there's over a month to go, so I just might turn up
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  Hello!

  by MisfitMeL in

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  as you can probably tell, it's my first post here!

  i've visited this forum several times over the past few months and i've just decided to join and wade into the community.

  i'm looking forward to some interesting conversations and meeting new people.. .

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  Thanks for the welcome Open Mind!

  I'm sure I'll have plenty to share with the other members in the coming weeks!
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  Hello!

  by MisfitMeL in

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  as you can probably tell, it's my first post here!

  i've visited this forum several times over the past few months and i've just decided to join and wade into the community.

  i'm looking forward to some interesting conversations and meeting new people.. .

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  Hi misfitmel

  Wecome why not so to the Apostascotland in April and meet some of us?

  Regards David

  Hello David!

  I think I would be a bit too shy I'm not a very sociable person
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  Hello!

  by MisfitMeL in

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  as you can probably tell, it's my first post here!

  i've visited this forum several times over the past few months and i've just decided to join and wade into the community.

  i'm looking forward to some interesting conversations and meeting new people.. .

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  misfitmel, your screen name sounds familiar. anyway. welcome.

  *covers head with paper bag*

  I have no idea what you're talking about

  It's quite plausible we may have chatted elsewhere before. I've lurked in a few other places on the tinterweb
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  Hello!

  by MisfitMeL in

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  2. friends

  as you can probably tell, it's my first post here!

  i've visited this forum several times over the past few months and i've just decided to join and wade into the community.

  i'm looking forward to some interesting conversations and meeting new people.. .

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  MisfitMeL

  Hello MisfitMeL,

  Glad to hear you've managed to change over the past couple of years or so. Isn't life amazing when you stop kidding yourself that it isn't real? :D

  This thread may be of interest to you.

  Thank you very much Eyes Open!!

  I'm definitely bookmarking the page. And yes, i'm so much happier these days. I'm not filled with so much despair and gloom. I have a long way to go, but the night isn't so dark anymore
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  Hello!

  by MisfitMeL in

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  2. friends

  as you can probably tell, it's my first post here!

  i've visited this forum several times over the past few months and i've just decided to join and wade into the community.

  i'm looking forward to some interesting conversations and meeting new people.. .

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  MisfitMeL

  Hello hello!

  *waves to esw and betweenworlds*
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  Hello!

  by MisfitMeL in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  as you can probably tell, it's my first post here!

  i've visited this forum several times over the past few months and i've just decided to join and wade into the community.

  i'm looking forward to some interesting conversations and meeting new people.. .

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  MisfitMeL

  Hello DJK and Maddie!

  Glad to see you're in the UK as well Maddie
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  Hello!

  by MisfitMeL in

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  2. friends

  as you can probably tell, it's my first post here!

  i've visited this forum several times over the past few months and i've just decided to join and wade into the community.

  i'm looking forward to some interesting conversations and meeting new people.. .

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  MisfitMeL

  And so pleased with myself as well. Used to see so many others do it but could never figure out how so you have been extremely instrumental in my edumacation! Gotta sign off for today, though....glad you found the site!

  Glad to have been of help. See you later Junkie