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  New here

  by Dubslayer in

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  just want to say "hello".

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  Dubslayer Welcome
  
  Hope your stay is a pleasant one.
  Many good stories and experiences on here as well as some sad ones. But it all is a part of who we are and what we are about. Usually easy to relate to people on here because so many have been either thru the same or similar things that we have experienced in life due to the JW ties. Looking forward to hearing more from you.
  
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  Emotionally drained

  by heybaby in

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  we got into another "discussion" about the validity of the wts and whether or not they teach the truth....i expected that, so it wasn't a big deal.

  what i didn't expect is the interesting turn that the conversation took.

  we actually discussed getting a divorce.

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  I can only speak from experience.
  Like you and your husband...my wife was 18 and I was 21 (imagine that) when we got married. That was 20 years ago. We have had so many good times along the way.
  

  But along the way there was these hard times that were like bumps in the road of happiness and at times it seemed these bumps were so large that they filled the whole road in front of us with no way around, over or through them.
  But one thing we noticed is that given time and not getting in a hurry to get to the other side of the bump, something would come along and either fill in the bump, cover over the bump (like a bridge), or open up a path along the bump so we could continue on the road.

  
  

  A marriage stays strong and healthy with two good givers but never with two takers. Takes two to make it work...but only takes one to destroy it.
  
  Evaluate where you are in your own road. Look back at where you started. Was it a happy start?
  
  Sounds like to me there is some needs not being fulfilled on the part of one or both of you. Never be afraid to communicate your feelings to him and don't make lite if he expresses his needs or desires to you. You may find out that things aren't as bad as they may appear right now. Just like a house needs a little TLC or maintenance so does a relationship.
  
  Hoping and wishing the best,
  StoneWall
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  I am new

  by Domina in

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  i am new to this group, but am in a few others for exjw's.

  my parents were not the best people, and when my witness sister offered me a 'safe haven' i thought it was a blessing.

  little did i know how much that choice would hurt me over the years.

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  Hi and Welcome to the board Domina
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  Proud father

  by caballoSentado in

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  dear friends, .

  i do not post much here... but i read the forum daily.

  i do have to share this with you, my oldest son has just finished his studies in the university.

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  Congrats caballo !
  top 10% in his career very impressive.
  It is so nice to see when a parent takes delight in the accomplishment of their children.
  I am happy for both you and your son. We all like to hear good news about others. Thanks for sharing with us
  StoneWall
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  rejection

  by beerose in

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  hi all, newbe here!

  around 4 years ago i started a study with a jw lady.i didn't tell her this, but i was sexually abused at the age of 4 untill i was able to get away from them!

  i went through life being angry,and i smoked pot so i could forget about the pain.my moms a jw and so is my brother,so i believed what they teach to be true!

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  Welcome to the forum beerose.
  It took me a while to put up my first post so I know where you coming from on that.
  We are glad you finally did and know that you are among friends.
  StoneWall
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  No one else fulfills the preaching of Matt 24:14

  by passwordprotected in

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  as explained to me recently, only jehovah's witnesses are actively fulfilling matt 24:14, thus showing them alone to be the true religion.

  sidestepping the glaring issue of jesus stating that love would mark the identity of true christians, let's examine that notion.. .

  i have personally rebutted that opinion by stating, with accuracy, that many christians have a gospel ministry and manage to reach hundreds of millions of people across the planet with their message.. .

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  Quite simply two of my favorite scriptures to debunk many things about only we have "truth"
  
  Acts 1:7 "He said to them: “It does not belong to YOU to get knowledge of the times or seasons which the Father has placed in his own jurisdiction
  How many times has it been said about the special knowledge they have of the times and specific dates...?
  
  Luke 21:8" He said: “Look out that YOU are not misled; for many will come on the basis of my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The due time has approached.’ Do not go after them
  Kinda funny the translations they used before the NWT in Russells time said "the time is at Hand".. Take a wild guess what one of his books was called back then?? The time is at Hand
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  If I were a building,

  by John Doe in

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  i would be __________ because ___________.

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  An outhouse because everyone craps on me
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  New here, but not to being an Ex-JW...

  by amama2six in

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  i just thought i'd briefly introduce myself.

  my name is april, i am a navy wife and mother of six children, will be 30 next month, and have been disfellowshipped for almost 12 years.

  i was also reproved two years prior to that.

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  Amama Welcome to the forum
  Yours is a very interesting story and glad that you are already at ease to share so much of your past with us. Sometimes takes a while for people to get over their uneasiness to be able to post.
  
  Would just like to bring something to your attention. You said you really couldn't afford a lawyer right now to get your daughter back. My sister thought same way till someone pointed out how each of the states have programs usually that help low income or people in dire situations to get a professional attorney at no cost. All you do is type in Pro Bono in google and you will see where to take it from there.
  Pro Bono is Latin "for the public good"
  Her ex-husband hired a big time attorney and my sisters "free" attorney raked them over the coals..
  I kinda felt sorry for him paying all that money out and still got the short end of the stick and lost custody of the child...
  He got limited visitation but that was about it...and man he got hit for alimony big time.
  
  Looking forward to hearing more from you...Hang in there and take good care of those kids
  
  StoneWall
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  Is it possible to listen to these 2 songs with a loved one and not feel....

  by StoneWall in

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  romantic.

  click here for song one.

  click here for song two

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  Romantic
  
  Click Here for song one
  Click Here for song Two
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  What are your dreams?

  by Renegade in

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  one day, i was with my grandma and she asked me what my dreams (for the future) were.. i told her i'd like to be in band because i love listening to, and making music.

  plus, it'd be great if i could earn some good money with it.. she some how got the nerve to say,.

  "no, i mean a realistic dream.".

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  Hortensia you do massages???
  And you are all the way on other side of country from me :(