came out as an apostate to the wife, came out about the depression, anger at being second fiddle in her life to 9 old guys in brooklyn, came out about having turned atheist, came out about the indiscrections, the tobacco use, everything.. fuck.
me..
Because you have children. Children who are gonna watch your EVERY move for awhile, because they NEED to know the truth.
Shelby is right, you are now your children's role model for what an ex-JW really is. Show them a good example, don't bring those Watchtower stereotypes to life.
came out as an apostate to the wife, came out about the depression, anger at being second fiddle in her life to 9 old guys in brooklyn, came out about having turned atheist, came out about the indiscrections, the tobacco use, everything.. fuck.
me..
NVL, I'm sorry it's come to this painful turn for you.
Now is time to look out for your children. Most important, don't put them in a position where they are pressured to take sides with one parent or the other--and don't let your wife make them do that, either! Neither of you should be telling them details of why you're breaking up, about who did what to whom, or speak ill of the other parent (even if it is true, don't put children in the middle of adult disputes).
It may sound odd, but splitting up means you and your wife must now work together more than ever as parents. The worst part of a break-up is the effect on the children. Do what you can and must to take care of them, physically financially and emotionally. Expect to turn the other cheek many, many times--just remember that now you're doing it for the sake of your children, not for your wife.
It starts out rough, but trust those who have been there, with patience and time it will improve. Call out on the board when you need support.
GLT
it's getting to be that time of year again.
i don't really want to gear up for the new school year but have no choice!.
anybody else here homeschool and, if so, what curriculum do you use?
What worked best for us was an "online academy", operated as a charter school by the school district. They offer assistance from certified teachers, online discussions of lessons, conducted the required state testing, kept track of progress and grades, set up field trips, etc. The quality of home school programs does vary, so check into the options where you live to see which will fit your family's needs.
We home-schooled up to the high school level. It was hard work, but it has been worth it. Our youngest is now doing very well at the local public HS. You get results according to the effort and dedication you put in. From what I can tell from your posts here, you have the makings of a good home-school parent: you know your stuff, are willing to work hard, and really care about your children.
Good luck!
(check your PM)
this is funny.
i guess these people must not have jobs!.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5gcewegiqi.
"Galactic Rebellion fior Dummies (Princess Edition)"
lol!
suppose an active jehovah's witness sees a worldly person abusing a worldly child; for example, touching her genitals, and the witness goes to the police.
the worldly police will take action.. now, suppose the same jehovah's witness also sees a witness abusing a witness child in the same way, touching her genitals.
the witness knows he can't go to the elders because there are not two witnesses to the fact.. does the witness get to think that there is something very wrong about the two witnesses rule?
Thanks for the info.
You're welcome.
I remembered hearing this on the news a few months ago, so (with a little help from Google) I was able to find the right link. This is according to the US Council of Catholic Bishops policy, but I will also say that Archbishop Chaput takes it seriously, as he does all aspects of his office. We could use more leaders like him!
2 years ago i attempted to donate.
there were so many questions that were asked of me (and all donors).
most questions made sense or were explained by the technician.
Is the U.K Blood Service taking a risk?
To a small extent, yes. It's a risk to which all beef-eating UK residents were exposed during the 1980s and 1990s, though, so the UK blood service doesn't have much choice. The US Red Cross does have a way to avoid that risk, by excluding European residents as donors. According to the American Red Cross:
In-Depth Discussion of Variant Creutzfeld-Jacob Disease and Blood Donation
In some parts of the world, cattle can get an infectious, fatal brain disease called Mad Cow Disease. In these same locations, humans have started to get a new disease called variant Creutzfeld-Jacob Disease (vCJD) which is also a fatal brain disease. Scientists believe that vCJD is Mad Cow Disease that has somehow transferred to humans, possibly through the food chain.
There is now evidence from a small number of case reports involving patients and laboratory animal studies that vCJD can be transmitted through transfusion. There is no test for vCJD in humans that could be used to screen blood donors and to protect the blood supply. This means that blood programs must take special precautions to keep vCJD out of the blood supply by avoiding collections from those who have been where this disease is found.
especially if you can't give your children a perfect world.. i mean, who do people think they are?
jehovah?.
Having children is an act of faith in the future, their future and humanity's future. Certainly this is an imperfect world, they will experience pain and heartache, they will have challenges to deal with, indeed they have already learned from those experiences. I have confidence they can face these challenges and find their way in the world. They won't have an idyllic "perfect" life, but they certainly can have one worth living. Life isn't a "bed of roses", but it isn't all thorns either. I'm glad they're in this world and proud to be their dad. That's why I chose to have kids.
suppose an active jehovah's witness sees a worldly person abusing a worldly child; for example, touching her genitals, and the witness goes to the police.
the worldly police will take action.. now, suppose the same jehovah's witness also sees a witness abusing a witness child in the same way, touching her genitals.
the witness knows he can't go to the elders because there are not two witnesses to the fact.. does the witness get to think that there is something very wrong about the two witnesses rule?
Can you name one Major Religion that officially announces warnings of "Accused Child Molesters" to the flock?
This could happen whether or not the couple had premarital sex.
Yes, it could. My position is that such problems are more likely when the relationship is founded on a sense of entitlement and valuing a person only for physical purposes, the "test drive" mentality I originally responded to. There's no guarantee, but the odds are better when you put the other person ahead of what that person does for you.
Our marriage means more than that...and the sex is still great
I suspect the sex is still great because your marriage means more than that. I hope it always will be that way for you!
2 years ago i attempted to donate.
there were so many questions that were asked of me (and all donors).
most questions made sense or were explained by the technician.
Crutzfeld-Jakob disease, the human version of "Mad Cow Disease". From the donor brochure:
Blood donor tests may not be available for some contagious diseases that are found only in certain countries. If you were born in, lived in or visited certain countries, you may not be eligible to donate.
It isn't just the UK, this applies to 31 different European countries. There are also restrictions if you have been to countries where there is high risk for malaria. See the details, as published by the Red Cross.
