"i hate all of you u but wouldnt consider hanging out anywhere else. Happy new years everyone." fakesmile
l.o.l. Happy new years back .
first off, i love frequenting this forum.
it has given me the opportunity to truly put jw stuff to the test and i thank everyone for their helpful responses.. however, i have noticed a couple things.. 1) the use of the word "troll" is completely childish.
this is no different than the name calling used by jws (e.g.
"i hate all of you u but wouldnt consider hanging out anywhere else. Happy new years everyone." fakesmile
l.o.l. Happy new years back .
the prime directive of all destructive cults is to keep members absolutely convinced they are not involved in a destructive cult.
if that directive is not sustained the game is over for the leaders of the cult.. i thought about this because of an interesting experience i had not more than a half hour ago.
i wanted to call a childhood friend of mine; we had made contact a year or so ago after forty years.
So Farkel, did you find your friend?
well it has been an interesting year for me; some heartache; some growth; and a lot of change.
regardless of where we are on our journey away from the jehovahs witnesses we will be confronted with opportunities to learn and grow.
we dont know where life will take us.
Happpppppppy New Year!
I have still got 1 hour and 40 minutes to go
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Welcome, the good thing is you are young and have a clue... Getting your education is wonderful and you know it. Dont let anyone try and persuade you otherwise.
It seems that staying quiet about the religion is what you need to do for now... That you care about your mom is not a bad thing. Feel her out a little her thoughts about shunning. She brought up a good son... (speaking as a mother here)
my wife just called me from work and wanted to know if i wanted to go tonight when she gets home from work.
anyone interested in making new friends here in michigan?.
koz.
I'm in the mood, but the plane would arrive after you and everyone left the building.
65 almost a grown-up!
Details please
1. my husband's time is finite, it's wasted on spouses arguing over money, sex or family mattters with stupid home visits.. .
i hate people's constant open hand for money, it's the weak individuals asking others to pull their weight.
my family worked extra hours instead of begging the strong members for district assembly money, cat food for seven cats or tiny little rag-a-muffins weiner dogs.. .
Aunt Connie do you hate us Ex's because we escaped and you haven't found the exit yet?
i'd bet my left.... pinky toe that the wt's monster 4/9 confidentiality letter was put out as a direct result of the jane doe/candace vs wt case as they were preparing to go to trial.
there had already been a year of legal proceedings - surely the wt knew the shit was about to hit the fan.. thanks goes to atlantis for posting the boe letters originally as pdfs.
the person that a restraining order is a personal legal matter that does not involve the congregation.. thereafter, the elders should call the legal department immediately for direction..
bump
i'm ready to get my sewing machines out of hiding, and will be sewing once again this winter.
i'd like to start quilting again, as it is fun to do, eases stress, and is healthier than just sitting in front of the tv.
i have even designed a few items of clothing in the past that i have sold, although i am by no means another madeleine vionet or issey miyake-lol.. i've always liked sewing machines even as a child (much to the dismay of my parents-lol), and there are a couple favorites that i have had for many years.
I have a good friend who makes tie quilts (mostly wall hangings) and she says its tricky because of the fabric being cut on the bias she puts a cotton backing on it so it wont stretch. It also makes the project heavy. She also goes to thrift stores and garage sales to get her ties. Once in a while a bag of ties just turns up on her front porch. Sometimes she will do a pillow or wall hanging as a memory project after someone's grandpa passes away.
Estate sales often have ties but may be more pricy because of sentimental value.