I have been DF'd twice, this time for over 6 months. An elder called me the other day and wanted to know if I'm renting my house or buying it. Also, he wanted to know who keeps my children while I work. I truly could not understand the phone call and everyday since, I've been wanting to call him and ask him if he was planning on paying my housenote or daycare expenses for this month.
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An elder called me the other day............
by IWish4Truth ini have been df'd twice, this time for over 6 months.
an elder called me the other day and wanted to know if i'm renting my house or buying it.
also, he wanted to know who keeps my children while i work.
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.........and continues to make it beat?
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High Standards in "the world" ??
by IWish4Truth inyes, im a newbie here, so my idea is to get the different viewpoints of people with different experience, strength, and possibly some hope to offer.
it's quite obvious to me that my view on certain matters upset some but; oh well.
i can handle it.
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Yes, Im a newbie here, so my idea is to get the different viewpoints of people with different experience, strength, and possibly some hope to offer. It's quite obvious to me that my view on certain matters upset some but; oh well. I can handle it. It has been my observance that the majority of this world has no true standards. Yes, people individually may or may not have a certain code of conduct that they abide by, but for the most part, it does seem that anything goes. This attitude does not bring true happiness and usually still leaves the majority of mankind searching for something to feel that void. I do know of many churchgoers that are wrapped up in that lifestyle and may be termed religious fanatics, but it seems that many of those people still experience many troubles in their lives for which they have no true answers. High Standards are just that for a reason and are optional. Although I have many resentments toward the WTS, did not putting forth effort to reach high standards produce a high quality of life? Were there not any rewards at all??
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Are you stable? (Mentally, that is)
by ashitaka inok.....any response will do, but if you're going to post a funny one, please also type your real thoughts along with it.. as for me, i'm pretty wild, but stable.
i never mention or show my fears; especially if my wife is around.
i can't bear to make her nervous.. ashi
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I think Im am mentally unstable at times. I think too much. Im still working thru a lot of things within myself, so Im trying to become more mentally balanced!
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Turn back on God because of WTS or JW's??
by IWish4Truth inin my opinion, it's one thing to not agree with organizations that impose certain rules upon it's members, but it's quite another to turn one's back on god himself because of disagreements.
is there not still some higher power out there who has the best interest of humans at heart?
how can it be denied, especially in these terrible times, that something or someone is gonna have to step in and take over and end this havoc.
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In my opinion, it's one thing to not agree with organizations that impose certain rules upon it's members, but it's quite another to turn one's back on God Himself because of disagreements. Is there not still some Higher Power out there who has the best interest of humans at heart? How can it be denied, especially in these terrible times, that something or someone is gonna have to step in and take over and end this havoc. Surely no human or government can fix the real problems at hand, or can they? Especially not the WTS or any JW I know. Have you ever had God's Holy Spirit? If so, who gave it to you?? Certainly not the WTS or any group or person. As an ex-JW, do you feel you have that protection?
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the little voice in my head........conscience??
by IWish4Truth inthere's constantly a little voice in my head, yeah, you know the one that never let's a situation sit for long without making it an issue?
i wonder if im too hard on myself.
i have a constant inner struggle with certain things.
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There's constantly a little voice in my head, yeah, you know the one that never let's a situation sit for long without making it an issue? I wonder if Im too hard on myself. I have a constant inner struggle with certain things. I know that acceptance in life is paramount but at what point does the mind start to ease up, to where you are not constantly consumed with thoughts of this one particular thing. To go back or not to go back? If so, why? I guess that with time, the answers to such questions will arrive. If anyone out there can feel where Im coming from, please holler back at me. Go easy on me!
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I don't know how to date..............
by IWish4Truth ini am a 32 year old female.
i think my view of sex and relationships is pretty much screwed up.
i was taught that all men are dogs and that all they want is sex.
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I am a 32 year old female. I think my view of sex and relationships is pretty much screwed up. I was taught that all men are dogs and that all they want is sex. Yes, my witness parents taught me that. Although I do not totally agree with that, I do have the tendency to mistrust all men, thinking that there is an underlying motive for anything "nice" they may do. It's almost as if I sabotage a potential relationship b-4 it even has a chance. I meet some really interesting men but it seems I cant go beyond a certain point. Even if I get intimate, it's always something in my head telling me that the guy can't possibly be sincere or that I'm doing something wrong??
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DF'd 4 smoking........feel unworthy;yet....
by IWish4Truth ini was df'd 6 months ago for smoking cigarettes.
i really reached out for help but had a hard time breaking the habit.
maybe i should have been disfellowshipped, according to why it is done.
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Hi. I was DF'd 6 months ago for smoking cigarettes. I really reached out for help but had a hard time breaking the habit. Maybe I should have been disfellowshipped, according to why it is done. But the thing is; The only folks I ever knew are JW's. Im 32 and grew up that way. Now, Im pretty much isolated and alone all the time except when at work. I know that God cares for me and Loves me. It's unbelievable how other imperfect humans stop caring for you and loving you in an instant. I did not know that Love could be turned on and off that way.My mom is a witness and only talks to me when she needs/wants money or favors. Im not here to bash the WTS or other JW's. But what I will say is that one thing that I have learned from all this is that when it all boils down to it, all I can really put my full trust in is God Himself. Not the WTBTS, not the kingdom Hall or Mom. It's just between me and He!! True??