this is an honest question on my part.
someone on this board asked me 'how do you know' a while ago and i really struggled with it.
in fact, it was a turning point for me.
Today for example:
It's warmed up enough that my neighbor has his 2 blue macaws outside again. I can hear them screeching. There's butterflies all over my backyard and I go outside to enjoy it.
While I sit outside in grateful solitude, I feel more spiritual on this Sunday morning than I ever did sitting inside a windowless Kindgom Hall, listening to a mindless repetition of general Bible doctrine.
i use usualusername as i am not creative enough to think of anything sexier.... .
what significance is there behind your profile name?.
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My real name means "palmtree" in Hebrew.
this is an honest question on my part.
someone on this board asked me 'how do you know' a while ago and i really struggled with it.
in fact, it was a turning point for me.
For various reasons, I prefer to read these threads and not post on them. But Still-baby has done a lovely job of keeping it respectful.
I believe I was led out of the JW's by certain "revelations" (I don't call them that) and I continue to have "revelations". They are accompanied by the calm, peaceful feeling that others have described, but I think of as more a "wave" of calm, peaceful, warmth.
I don't really "doubt" myself, per se......but when I am trying to figure something out, I do feel "pulled" in certain directions and I weigh things for a long time. For me, it seems I don't have a "voice" whispering the answer in my ear or an internal "voice". It always feels more like being coaxed down a path, one small revelation building on another, until I have the answer. Then the "wave".
probably a Canadian, they always drop F bombs
Hey!
I resemble that remark.
Fanastrick
How's that?
Is that a swear?
If it is, I'm telling.
ass-wipe
I'm telling.
http://thecurrentconscience.com/blog/2011/09/12/a-message-to-women-from-a-man-you-are-not-%e2%80%9ccrazy%e2%80%9d/.
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Morbidz: I'm glad you liked the article, I've followed your story on the board and often thought our EX's were alike.
Tammy: Yes, definately food for thought, no matter what gender we are.
Mrs. J: I actually thought of you and your mother when I read the article. From some of the experiences you've posted, she's definately a "gaslighter".
Still: I agree, we should all think about this.
Mr. F: It would be nice if more men called each other on this. Your love and respect for your wife alwys shines through your posts! And I want to see "Gaslight" now, too......
http://thecurrentconscience.com/blog/2011/09/12/a-message-to-women-from-a-man-you-are-not-%e2%80%9ccrazy%e2%80%9d/.
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Conversely, when we (men and women) get called on our bullshit, we should still examine our emotional reactions to things to see if how we feel actually fits the situation and if they are justified.
Irrational emotions and behaviours only make things worse. Being upset over not being "heard" is OK, but an "over the top" reaction to it is never okay. Temper tantrums are for children, not grown adults. And there is NO excuse for abusive or manipulative behaviour.
http://thecurrentconscience.com/blog/2011/09/12/a-message-to-women-from-a-man-you-are-not-%e2%80%9ccrazy%e2%80%9d/.
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It looks like this author will be releasing an e-book soon entitled: A Message To Women From A Man: You Are Not Crazy — How We Teach Men That Women Are Crazy and How We Convince Women To Ignore Their Instincts.
http://thecurrentconscience.com/blog/2011/09/12/a-message-to-women-from-a-man-you-are-not-%e2%80%9ccrazy%e2%80%9d/.
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My mother was/is mentally ill and my EX would always shut me down by saying, "You're crazy, just like your mother."
