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  Where now?

  by bez in

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  its been a long time coming but i kinda think im finally at the point of no return....... right or wrong, i have spoken to my 'friends' about my new feelings and the fact i no longer believe that this is gods chosen people etc etc... and have already been told that if i was to now celebrate my childs birthdays , her 'truth' friends would not be able to come to sleep again and associate with her... (she is 7).

  this is despite the fact they are allowed to play with there non witness friends who live down the road....why??

  the explanation is that their daughter would perhaps feel it is ok to do this when it is not... i ask why could they not just simply explain it is not our family's belief anymore (as my husband is with me on my decision), and my response is that it would be difficult to do that as we once were witnesses and now are not so it would confuse her daughter and make her think its ok to do these things now... .

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  truthseekeriam

  Welcome Bez,

  We went through a similar thing after our child was molested by a fellow JW and we stopped attending meetings. It was really hard at first trying to explain to the kids why they were not being invited over to their friends homes anymore or why their friends stopped coming over our house. After all it's not the fault of their friends.. it's the control of an ORG on their parents. If you don't go to meeting, no matter why..you are not considered good association and therefore your unworthy in their eyes!

  It took awhile for us to start over again but what helped us was putting the kids in sports, music.. really anything that allowed them to meet new kids. Eventually they started making new friends and even started attending birthday parties. They love their lives now and they hardly mention their old friends.

  We are getting back to being Happy and you will too...

  Just give it some time.
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  In which ways do you think this forum has helped you as a person?

  by cyberjesus in

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  i came here to learn more about the jws.

  i ended up leaving them.

  i learned to open my mind to opposite thoughts.

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  It has helped me to stop feeling sorry for myself. As I started reading here day after day, I started to see my horrible experience with the WTS wasn't unique. Many have been hurt, some even worse then we were and they moved on and are living life.

  I know for us, we will never forget.. but if we allow it to control our lives and thoughts we are only hurting ourselves and our family.

  So now, slowly but surely I'm starting to see my old self when I look in the mirror, That sparkle for life is coming back and my kids and husband are loving having me back
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  Cleaning the KH toilets - short amusing story

  by Little Imp in

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  just thought i would post something on a lighter note.. it was our group's turn to clean the kh following the sunday meeting.

  an elder asked my husband to "look at the toilets", hubby went into the toilets came straight back out, said to the elder "they're still there, bye".

  he then grabbed my hand and rushed me out the kh.. i think the elder was too gobsmacked to speak.. hubby said that they want obedience and to follow instructions accurately and he maintains that is exactly what he did!!.

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  truthseekeriam

  Very funny!
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  Ran over my dog today

  by BurnTheShips in

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  she was chasing my car up the road.

  i didn't notice her.

  she is gone.. bts.

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  truthseekeriam

  Oh man!! I'm really sorry.

  That's one of my fears. My daughter has a little dog that is her baby and he loves to race out to the garage as were are all pilling into the SUV. So far we have caught him in time but oh man..I don't know how my daughter would handle it if we accidentally ran him over.

  I'm for sure going to be extra careful every morning to make sure he's locked up, before we rush out the door.
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  If you want to see Episode 1 of the new XJW documentary, "Belief," here are links

  by AndersonsInfo in

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  belief: episode 1 - sacred ground.

  belief: episode 2 trailer.

  the video it looks better in full-screen version so click on "box" at right bottom.

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  truthseekeriam

  I watched the whole thing.

  Very helpful for those of us who are in the beginning stages of leaving. I really appreciate people who are brave enough to put themselves out there to help so many of us see we are not alone in what we are going through, in how we feel. Sometimes it just takes the advise of those who have been there themselves to pick us up and show us.. we can do it! We will survive.

  Thank you Mani Garcia for your wonderful work!

  I look forward to watching the rest.
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  What do you wrap Corn Tortillas with?

  by asilentone in

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  i would like to see variety of suggestions.

  thank you!.

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  truthseekeriam

  I'm off to bed before I raid the fridge
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  One Reason Why I Speak About Racism

  by snowbird in

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  http://www.eric.ed.gov/ericwebportal/search/detailmini.jsp?_nfpb=true&_&ericextsearch_searchvalue_0=ed018874&ericextsearch_searchtype_0=no&accno=ed018874.

  if anyone cares or dares to read this, this is how it was when i was 13 years of age.. the gap in funding for black and white kids' education is still stunning to me 46 years later, but it's there in black and white.. it's a testament to our determination and fortitude that we acquired an education at all.. this, in the richest country on the planet!.

  for your edification and, hopefully, understanding.. syl.

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  truthseekeriam

  Has anyone mentioned the whole Dr. Laura thing??

  Oh man that upset me to no end!!

  I'm Mexican husband is Black and we have personally experienced racism, some times through our kids being treated unkindly..is it horrible? No. Is it still bad? Yes.

  Do I hope it will get better? Of course.
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  What do you wrap Corn Tortillas with?

  by asilentone in

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  i would like to see variety of suggestions.

  thank you!.

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  truthseekeriam

  That's good when eating menudo!! Extra lemon, oregano and onion...rolled corn tortillas.

  Okay I'm getting hungry.
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  What do you wrap Corn Tortillas with?

  by asilentone in

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  i would like to see variety of suggestions.

  thank you!.

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  truthseekeriam

  I'll have to try them! I'm rip and scoop type as well :)
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  What do you wrap Corn Tortillas with?

  by asilentone in

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  i would like to see variety of suggestions.

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  truthseekeriam

  Carnitas with cilantro onion and tomoteo sauce with a side of Spanish rice..Yumm. Just made some the other day.

  Carnitas are really easy to make. Just buy a pork shoulder or butt and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and red chili powder put in a roasting pan at 325 for 3 to 4 hours depending on how big. You'll know when it's done when it shreds easily. Warm corn tortillas and add the fixings