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  Does Voice Coaching really work?

  by Quarterback in

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  i do remember how my voice sounded in my younger years.

  that voice is rusty and dissappeared through many years.

  have any of you had voice lessons, and does it really work?.

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  If you want to change your speaking style, say for instance you're a woman that sounds like a little girl, or maybe you want to change your accent or other problems, there is a book called Talk To Win. I found it very interesting.
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  Embarrassed As A Witness

  by EmptyInside in

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  even as a witness,i was uncomfortable talking about everything we believed.

  i remember working with my brother out and service and he found an interested person.

  my brother was sharing information out of the bible teach book.

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  I used to wonder why I couldn't "incidental witness". I can remember situations where I felt I should "witness"...Why couldn't I? I figured I was weak, inept and unworthy. I think I commented at the meetings about 10 times in my 30 years of being in it. Always wondered WHY I couldn't comment. I must be worthless...what is wrong with me? If only I knew those two words Cognitive Dissonance, then I would have known why.
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  Any of you folks from the awesome state of Colorado??

  by SweetBabyCheezits in

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  my wife and i are thinking of moving our family to a better place in the us....away from jw family and out of the southern bible belt.

  just curious how many of you live around co and, more specifically, near fort collins?

  of course, we're open to any city that is less conservative and has awesome summer weather and outdoor activities.

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  Lived there for about 6 months after leaving the Motown (Detroit) we thought Colorado High ala John Denver. h-m not so much. Every time we went camping in the mountains....it was rainy. Went away thinking Mountains=Rain. Well we moved on to the Pacific Northwest. Still it rains. I did like Bolder though. And I remember Estes Park and liked it. Seriously though you just have to try it, you never know what you might like. Of course having a job wherever you go is most important.
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  Ex-JW Vicci Martinez on TV Show "The Voice"

  by Justitia Themis in

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  this young woman has an excellent voice.

  she and i were in the same congregation.

  her family came to my youngest daughter's high school graduation party, and vicci (vickie) sang there.

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  Hi Justitia, I was thinking... I wonder if her Dad had doubts about the JW's for a long while because he always supported Vicci and her musical ambitions. Who does that in the way of JW thinking and if your really on board with it? Along with his progressive thinking and protection of his family...remember how he had such a cool and understated manner? He could get away with saying things that would give the more pious JW's reason to wince but he was so respected that no one would take offense.

  Another reason I wonder if he had doubts for quite awhile before his illness and subsequent death is the fact that he gave Vicci his blessing to go after her goals, I can't remember how Vicci worded it in her introduction but it seems like her Dad definetley accepted her in every way.

  Anyway, I know we are both so proud of her and her accomplishments in spite of the JW indoctrination.

  BTW, weekly Margaritas? Why wasn't I invited? Oh yeah, Ldrnomo was an elder and I was his sidekick.

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  I'm on the front page of AOL o.O

  by brizzzy in

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  hey guys, so the book came out today.

  my story and the book are on the front page of aol news right now (and i was just on npr and heading into another npr interview right now): http://www.parentdish.com/2011/04/26/brianna-karp-girls-guide-to-homelessness/?icid=maing-grid7|main5|dl5|sec1_lnk2|58386.

  some of the jw stuff is mentioned and of course there are a few jws and jw apologists flooding the comments section proclaiming my apostate-ness ;).

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  Can't wait to download it on Kindle
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  Did you watch R rated movies when you were in it?

  by ldrnomo in

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  last night, i watched an r rated movie that featured violence.

  at least 30 people were shot in the first 45 min of the movie.. while i was in and an elder, i watched r rated movies all the time just didn't talk about it.

  so how many of you watched r rated movies even though "mother" said not to?.

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  I remember out in service one day I somehow mentioned the movie "Rainman". I thought I was contributing to the conversation. One sister said: RAINMAN! that's rated "R". At the time I couldn't figure out why. I later realized they said the F word ONCE. That was the only reason it was rated "R".
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  One year out

  by WhatWasIThinking in

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  the last meeting i attended was the memorial last year.

  i haven't stepped foot in a kh since then.

  since i didn't go to the memorial today, i'm considering it my one year anniversary of snapping out of my stupidity and regaining my freedom.

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  WWIT: I so pick up your vibe. My sentiments exactly. Before I joined the cult some 30 plus years ago. I was an ex Catholic, newly married, newly moved to another state with husband and child and not happy about a lot of things. Knock, knock...JW's showed up. I've been able to miss 3 memorials now. Wonderful to be out. When I chose my name for this forum I gave some thought to my life when I was young, puzzled about life and trying to set my course. Now I try to capture my state of mind at that time and pick up from there. That's why I say...

  ...WhereWasI

  Best of everything for you. The cult tries to catch us when we're off guard when we aren't thinking or too young or whatever. It's not our fault.
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  62 tornadoes hit N.C. yesterday leaving 22 dead,lots of injuries and major damage. Has anyone heard from Oompa and other posters near hard hit areas?

  by StoneWall in

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  i'm in n.c. but in our area we were spared the most severe storms but still had some minor damage.. i'm just curious if anyone has heard from any of the other n.c. posters and if they're alright.. if any of you have phone numbers or any other means to contact them let us know how they are doing.. also if any n.c. posters are reading this just weigh in and say hi to let us know you're alright..

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  I saw a video once where she was being interviewed. Her Avatar and posts here are great but doesn't convey her personality fully. I would link it if I could.
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  I'm a clique of one...

  by mrsjones5 in

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  i'm a loner.. offline, i have few friends.

  the friends i do have are dear to me but i'm bad at communicating with them, meaning i don't call often.

  facebook has been a boom with me cuz i can keep contact with folks i really care about without being constantly in contact with them which would drive me crazy.. on this board i haven't got too deep with folks.

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  Josie, I met you at one of the Tahoefests. I noticed how difficult it was for me to talk to you and so I kind of gave up and focused on your beautiful children. I wondered why since your personality here seems like you are an easy going, fun yet thoughtful person. Thanks for explaining that for me. I get it.

  I think it takes effort to make and keep friends. I can't say that I have any really close friends (other than my sister) but I make an effort to do things now and then with people that I like being with. I plan to get in touch with someone who I used to be neighbors with when I was "in". She was a good neighbor despite my self-righteous self. I did stop by once to tell her I was no longer JW. It was a good visit and I must see her again. I've been thinking about that so maybe I'm getting closer to doing it.

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  State your "epiphany moment " for leaving the WT

  by caliber in

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  i have found some powerful reinforcements when people have stated their " epiphany moment "... please share some.. my turning pointing began when i was badly hurt by a person i had always viewed as a literal brother.

  i realized that if his.

  love was conditional.... if it was the case with him , then how about those i had less affection for and trust in ?.

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  WhereWasI

  I was decending down the stairs and I stopped midway, and I said out loud: Somthing is Wrong.

  A lot of other stuff happened but that was when my mind tripped.