Your honesty is refreshing.
Well...if there's one thing the JWs taught me... :D Thanks for the welcome, OM!
amama2six
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New here, but not to being an Ex-JW...
by amama2six ini 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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What was the most laughable JW teaching??
by chuckyy inhi all.
in your opinion, what was the silliest , most laughable watchtower teaching/doctrine, since its beginning until now???.
chukyy.
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amama2six
If anyone knows whether Jesus is supposed to speak at conventions and assemblies in the New System™, I still really wanna know.
I don't see why not. The lions and lambs should be there too...licking each other lovingly. I wonder if Jehovah will bring back the dinosaurs? They seem like they would be very lovable creatures! :D Oh wait, no, didn't he just use them to get the earth ready for us? Yeah, that's it. :rolleyes: -
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Banned from my sisters wedding
by LunaFing ini'm feeling rejected and hurt because i've just been informed that i am not invited to my little sisters wedding.
first, here's a little background story on my relationship with her: she and i are three years apart.
when we were younger we were very close (i was in the "truth" back then).
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amama2six
That's why we can't go to their receptions...we'd get them all hot and bothered. hehehe (Oh, and I'd be bringing my OWN booze if it wasn't going to be served there!!!) :D
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Banned from my sisters wedding
by LunaFing ini'm feeling rejected and hurt because i've just been informed that i am not invited to my little sisters wedding.
first, here's a little background story on my relationship with her: she and i are three years apart.
when we were younger we were very close (i was in the "truth" back then).
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amama2six
Inviting me to a JW wedding reception would probably be a very bad idea. I would most likely get completely trashed and start stripping. hahaha (well maybe not the stipping part, but definitely the getting trashed) :D
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Weed Anyone??
by Quirky1 inagain my previous thread was about mowing.
so, what about trimming your yard or garden?
do you you use a wed eater to trim?
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amama2six
My mind tends to wander when...ummmm...I've burned some weeds. ;)
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New here, but not to being an Ex-JW...
by amama2six ini 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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amama2six
A medal for insanity maybe, sweetstuff. :D
Thanks Quirky! HEEL!!! :P -
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Weed Anyone??
by Quirky1 inagain my previous thread was about mowing.
so, what about trimming your yard or garden?
do you you use a wed eater to trim?
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amama2six
Oh, this thread is about yard work and gardening? *turns around and walks back out* :P
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Banned from my sisters wedding
by LunaFing ini'm feeling rejected and hurt because i've just been informed that i am not invited to my little sisters wedding.
first, here's a little background story on my relationship with her: she and i are three years apart.
when we were younger we were very close (i was in the "truth" back then).
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amama2six
Awww that sucks, Luna...I'm sorry to hear that. :( I will never understand how they can condone, let alone encourage, treating anyone that way...let alone family!!! :mad:
On a slightly sillier note...I doubt the wedding and reception will be much fun, anyhow. :P -
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Why does the WTBT Society exist?
by Princess Daisy Boo inthey don't really have the truth so it can't be that?
unless "they" at the top truly believe it - do you think they do?.
is it for monetary gain?
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(4) Keep expenses low with volunteer labor.
Oh yes, I remember the few Kingdom Hall quick-builds I went to where they got all JWs to volunteer their work...no labor charges! They just fed everyone for a couple of days...big whoop. I think even a lot of the material was donated.
My Dad used to do the literature counter for awhile...we'd go to Brooklyn every month or so to pick up more. We toured the factory a few times over the years and went to the Stanley Theater, too. They HAD to have money to get that place looking the way it does!!! Actually, it seems a little lavish (the Stanley Theater) for what are supposed to be a "non-materialistic" people. -
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New here, but not to being an Ex-JW...
by amama2six ini 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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amama2six
Wow, can't believe I missed these responses!
On me becoming more confident over the years...it has definitely been a battle and one I have not completely won yet...but I'm getting there!
On the kids helping me with the house...the older three do. The younger two are a bit young for it (the 3 1/2 year old wouldn't be but he's also autistic so I can't expect much at this point). Regardless, NONE of them are capable of cleaning the house the way I want it to be...lol. But I have them pick up their things, sweep, take out the trash, load the dishwasher, etc. It definitely helps! :D
On going to the KH and being "love=bombed"...oh yes, I remember that vividly. Don't worry, I'm much too intelligent to fall for it! :D
Oh, and Sylvia...I think what happened with me and your daughter is probably quite typical in this situation. It's sad, really. Now the JWs will blame it on "letting the demons in" and straying from Jehovah but we all know that's a pile of crap. It's strong will that hasn't been taught how to make decisions for itself, so when it first breaks free it rebels completely. Over time that usually settles down, though, and we go on to live normal, self-sufficient lives. Is that Satan's work, too? hahaha