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  Ever tried "Dry January"? Join Ms. OM & me for a 30 day liver vacation!

  by Open mind in

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  2. friends

  there are a few things i picked up from watchtowerism that i still find value in.

  (although, i could have easily picked them up elsewhere.).

  one of these is the 30-day test to abstain from all booze.. .

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  Magwitch

  Toward the end of my JW membership I always came home from the meetings needing a FEW stiff gins followed by a glass of wine or two. After I left it only got worse. I finally realized I had to give it up for good and forever.....and I did a little while back. I sleep sound, have tons of energy, look 100% better (probably smell better too). The only bad part is that when you give up alcohol you lose a ton of weight. I am skin and bones and yearn for the days when that bottle of wine kept a little jiggle on :) 

  
  

  If I was still going to meetings, I firmly believe I would be downing my beverage BEFORE the meeting and have no desire to give it up. 
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  From 1 to 10, how do you rate the value of the Internet in your awakening?

  by Hidden-Window in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  as we all know, the internet is a real game-changer in allowing us to know the truth about the watch tower and its history.

  i always had doubts and it was the internet that presented me with the ever-growing number of individuals who were going through a similar struggle.. i give the internet a 9 in my awakening.

  what about you?.

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  Magwitch

  Zero for me. 20 years of marriage to a very well respected elder that loved his position at all costs. Every time he stepped foot on stage, it was as if I had X-ray vision into the corruption of the organization. I would seethe with anger at the audacity of this man and his horrendous religion.
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  Wives who complain about their husbands work schedule but refuse to get a job

  by hoser in

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  2. friends

  i listen to one of these all time in our hall.

  she brings it up constantly about how they would do this or that but he has to work that saturday.

  i think she should get a job and then he could find a lower paying 9 to 5 job..

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  Magwitch

  I was married to a man that refused to work because he only wanted to pioneer and be on stage. His parents supported us for the first decade (lovely, right?). I was not allowed to get a job because I would probably fornicate and do other unspeakable brazen acts.
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  HELP ME COMPILE A LIST OF DISCARDED WORDS AND PHRASES from the WTS

  by Terry in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  in fort worth, texas around 1959. gradually i became aware of the argot.

  special, private language).

  jw's had these phrases they used over and over again.. upon first hearing, these words and phrases stood out as odd, weird or awkward.. however.

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  Magwitch

  AAA...Available after Armageddon
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  How did your family react when you made it known that you did not want to be a JW anymore?

  by Yondaime in

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  2. experiences

  please share your experiences..

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  Magwitch

  All my siblings had left years before and welcomed me with as much love, affection and excitement you could possibly imagine. My parents were sad, but deep down totally understood due to me being married to an elder that more resembled a member of ISIS than your average husband. Even after being DF'ed, my JW parents have continued to stay very close to me through the years.
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  My dog just died.

  by panhandlegirl in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i just buried my beloved poddle, little brother.

  he died suddenly.

  i know to most people that is not an important event.

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  Magwitch

  Feeling so sad for you!
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  My Memes

  by ozbrad in

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  i've been using my photoshop skills for good rather than evil.. and it also helps relieve the shunning frustration.. .

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  Magwitch

  Thanks for the laugh tonight
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  Elders: Born-Ins vs Recruits

  by breakfast of champions in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  this is an unofficial survey.. was curious as to the number of currently serving elders who were born-in and/or raised as jw versus those who were "recruited"( i.e, not born in or raised as jw.).

  for instance, right now in the hall i am assigned to:.

  2 elders were born-in and/or raised as jws.. 5 were not (recruited as adults).

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  Magwitch

  BOC, another interesting thing I have observed is that a lot of born in elders have (had) unbelieving fathers
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  July 1986 "Divine Peace" Convention, featuring M.G. Henschel

  by WingCommander in

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  the date: july 3-6th, 1986.

  (a hot 4th of july weekend) this was the "divine peace" district convention.. location: the capital centre, landover, maryland.

  usa.. my age at the time: 6 yrs old.. the wt representative giving the keynote address: none other than vp of watchtower, milton g. henschel.

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  Magwitch

  I remember that convention well. I was newly married and my husband and I had a few years of full time service under our belt, so we decided to sign up for possible candidates for Gilead. I was guzzling the kook aid.
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  A Non J-Dub paying a visit to KingDumb Hall!

  by J-DUBBED in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i was thinking of doing a pop-in visit when they're doing their thing(what ever that might be).

  to just see what it is that lures and hooks people, like our son.

  i was worried there is some sort of subliminal messages in audio or video that start to brain-wash a person.

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  Magwitch

  Expect to be offered a free home Bible study by a seemingly kind, sweet elder.