When it comes to private healthcare here in the UK, it's main appeal is that if you need an operation (not life threatening) you can get treated quickly - queue jump! The care you get is pretty much the same, or as my friend said when she went private - you get a pot of tea instead of a cup! For the major life-threatening illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, premature births, long term health conditions, prematue births etc etc - private health care makes no difference. Most are happy to be part of the NHS, in fact, a lot of private policies do not cover major situations.
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89Healthcare reform has passed and is signed into law... this is a Big F*cking Deal!
by Elsewhere injust ask our vice president joe biden.
once again, he has put his foot in his mouth by dropping the f-bomb when he shakes obama's hand.. granted... i'll take biden's "this is a big f*cking deal" over dick cheney's "go f*ck yourself" any day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqenikp1rj8.
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Healthcare reform has passed and is signed into law... this is a Big F*cking Deal!
by Elsewhere injust ask our vice president joe biden.
once again, he has put his foot in his mouth by dropping the f-bomb when he shakes obama's hand.. granted... i'll take biden's "this is a big f*cking deal" over dick cheney's "go f*ck yourself" any day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqenikp1rj8.
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For all its faults and failings, I think there is nobody in the UK who would have their healthcare system other than free at the point of need. It's understood that working people have it deducted from their salaries, as do employers, but it's something that we are all used to. There is nobody standing up asking for it to be privatised, unless they are fortunate enough to be able to look after themselves with private healthcare - and the emphasis has to be on 'looking after themselves'.
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I come here because my life over the last 30 odd years has turned to out be a waste of my life (apart from my kids). My husbands behaviour has absolutely baffled all my friends and family.........but people here understand that he is a very damaged person, and understand why. I try to explain this to people, but they have no real understanding of what I mean. In moments of despair, I am able to get my life into context and not feel alone. Aside from that, I love all the information & research and discussion.
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With 2 small babies it would have been hard, if not impossible, but I would have left my husband, left the org, taken the kids and then started my life anew. Oh just one thought - then I wouldn't have had my wonderful third son! No......I would have to wait another 8 years and then do the above, it would be worth it.
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I'm new here!
by its_me! ini have been reading your posts for 2 weeks now, and i am riveted!
i spend every spare moment on this site.
it has become rather like a drug to me!
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Welcome to you. You have made the first and most important step - seeing things as they truly are. Don't worry too much about where you go from here. Take it one step at a time and at your own pace. I wish I had such a fabulous resource as this site when I left - I was completely on my own, and sometimes doubted my sanity, or was made to feel that way. You can look forward to some intelligent discussion, with lots of love and some hilarious posts - in other words - exactly the opposite of what you have been used to!
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Mother's Day
by cry inso tomorrow is 'mothering sunday'.
this is the first one i will have 'celebrated' in over 30 years.
my youngest took me out for a meal today - it was lovely, just to be 'normal' and so warming to see my son feeling that it was ok to recognise his mum.
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So tomorrow is 'Mothering Sunday'. This is the first one I will have 'celebrated' in over 30 years. My youngest took me out for a meal today - it was lovely, just to be 'normal' and so warming to see my son feeling that it was OK to recognise his Mum. I also sent my mum a Mother's day Card - the first one since I got married to a JW at 18 years old. Although not a believer for some time, I was respectful of my husband's beliefs and didn't celebrate ANYTHING! I am sure my mum must think that I was controlled for all those years, it was not the case. I was just trying to not rock the boat (and please everyone). Personally, I think it is wonderful to acknowledge Mothers and all that they do. One day out of 365 surely is not too much to ask? But, of course, the Borg would think otherwise. So to all you mothers out there...................we salute you!
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Porn is .....Mostly Irrelevant
by metatron inthis is one of those things that can amaze you (well, me actually).
you are taught a relentless fear about porn and it gets demonized heavily - but what is the real result?.
most guys don't want a porn star for a wife and separate fantasy from reality in regard to interaction with the opposite sex.. maybe that's why religious types like witnesses demonize it so much: they are unable to distinguish fact from fantasy.. see:.
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I equate porn with 'fast food' - it serves a purpose, satisfies you quickly, but never really fulfills, and shouldn't substitute for real food, good ingredients, cooked from start to finish.
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I need you help! When I was a child my dad exposed himself at work, but older elder just told me it never happened.
by life is to short inok i came from a very crazy family.
lots of abuse.
my dad exposed himself to me from the age of three until i left home at 18. my dad did lots of gross things but that is not the jest of this post.. one of the things my dad did that i clearly remember was exposing himself in the elevator at work to woman twice and he almost got fired for it.
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I can relate to your post, not personally, but my best friend had a similar situation - not JWs. Her dad masturbated in front of her regularly and when her mum found out the solution was for my friend to go and live in a caravan at the bottom of the garden! Unbelievalbe, but true. She spent her teenage years in a frozen caravan - so that she wouldn't 'tempt' her father! She never wanted to involve the authorities, but she never got over the fact that her mum saw 'her' as the problem. I encouraged her to get counselling, which she did, and it helped greatly. Sadly, she died at only 38years of age and at her funeral her dad was crying and wailing. I wondered if his grief was over what he had done. I will never know. Unfortunatley it's not only the org. that keeps it hidden or attempts to put the blame on the victim.
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As You've Gotten Older Have You Changed Your Thoughts On Marriage?
by minimus inmany witnesses got married at a young age (because they felt they had to).
you can't sin, right?.
some people get married and for years, are very happy.
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My views have definately changed. I was married at 18, my hubbie was 22! There was a certain amount of pressure to marry, but it as also the done thing. Living together was called 'living in sin' - hardly how you would want to start out bringing up a family. Now the world has changed so much, and people can live together and make a commitment between themselves. Now I am separated, I wonder what was the point in being married - it doesn't stop people behaving badly.
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New Here
by CuriousButterfly inhi new to this message board.
i was trying to contact the admins or mods and the link at the botton if the message board does not appear to be working.
am i able to pm them?.
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Welcome to you Curiousbutterfly. You obviously are not rushing into anything and doing things at your own pace, good for you. Hope to hear more about you in future posts.