carpediem

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  What is the one think about yourself you would like me to know as a board member.?

  by acolytes in

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  carpediem

  I think too much too!
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  Will he call me?

  by Newborn in

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  i again find myself in that position that i'm hoping for a guy to text me or call me back...will he?.

  what's wrong with me??

  am i just starving for love and affection.

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  Hi Newborn

  It is hard to say but I hope he does call you. I have been in that situation a couple of times and it is a horrible feeling, especially when you really like someone. There could be many reasons why he hasnt called yet. Why dont you give it a couple of days then call and tell him you had a lovely time with him. Nothing ventured nothing gained and all that. All the best with it.
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  Things you would like to do that you havent yet done

  by carpediem in

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  as i am new this may have been asked before.

  but it is something i have been thinking about since i left the religion.. .

  things i havent yet done but would like to do include:.

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  carpediem

  As I am new this may have been asked before. But it is something I have been thinking about since I left the religion.

  Things I havent yet done but would like to do include:

  Visiting Aussie

  Visiting New Zealand

  Taking a ride in a hot air balloon

  Walking from Lands End to John O Groats

  Do a writing course

  Speak Spanish Fluently

  Spend some time living in Spain

  Open a cafe/bar in the UK

  Celebrate Christmas (not long for that one!)
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  My JW sister's daughter is getting into trouble. What can I do to help?

  by Joshnaz in

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  my sister is a jw.

  her daughter who is 15 has decided a long time ago not to join her in being a jw.

  (way to go) unfortunately, she's been getting into a lot of trouble lately.

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  I agree with the comments so far. I would like to add that my daughter was lovely up until she was 12 years old, then turned into a horror, got up to all sorts of bad behaviour, and many times I had to bail her out of difficulties. I really thought it would never end and I had raised a monster. However, she has just turned 18 and is a much nicer person these days - more sensible, more reasonable and she will ask my advice and take it (something she would never have done in the 13 - 17 age bracket). I think if you handle things calmly and keep the lines of communication open, things may settle down with time and maturity on her part.
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  What is the meaning of life according to you?

  by Newborn in

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  since the meaning of life has change for most of us here, i thought it would be interesting to hear your answer to this question now.. for me, the meaning is to be close to family and friends, enjoy life as much as possible and follow my heart while being as good person i can be.. your turn.

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  I couldnt have said it any better than you Newborn, and wholeheartedly agree. Further, this is one instance where I could quote the Bible, to eat, drink and be merry!
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  If you could choose to live in any generation in any time period,

  by John Doe in

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  which would you choose and why?.

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  Recovering - it is digusting that they allowed you to be baptised at 12. It makes me sick they justify this by saying some children are very spiritual. How does a 12 year old child know what they want? I still didnt know who I was at 25 let alone 12. It just highlights what a sick organisation it is.
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  Hi, Im newly out

  by carpediem in

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  nice to be here and look forward to meeting you all.

  i made a very sudden exit from 'the lie' approx 5 months ago.

  was going to try and slowly fade but couldnt do it.

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  Goldensky

  Encanta! Es agradable conocer a alguien espanol. Me encanta Espanol. Estoy aprendiendo Espanol desde hace un ano - asi que no soy muy bueno en este momento.

  TGIF - Thank God it's Friday or Gracias a Dios es Viernes. That is something witnesses cannot say.
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  time to throw the banannas out,

  by John Doe in

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  or is there a use for them?.

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  Banana fritters are lovely, but very fattening I might add. Make some batter, roll the bananas in the batter and deep fry for a couple of minutes. Lovely with vanilla ice cream. You can do the same with old apples.
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  Whom

  by John Doe in

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  do you miss?.

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  carpediem

  My best friend. We had been friends for years until I left. Now they tell her I am a bad associate .

  Also an elderly couple in the congregation who I love so much. I actually bumped into them and they were really happy to see me. They didnt avoid . me like some of the others, although I havent been df'd or da'd yet so some may still talk to me.
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  If you could choose to live in any generation in any time period,

  by John Doe in

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  which would you choose and why?.

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  I would choose now. Although we have a long way to go, certainly in Britain with the DDA, things have improved a lot in regards to stamping down on inequality. Being married to a witness I have HATED the belief that he is my 'family head'. Yeah right!

  I would however like to spend a few hours in about the year 2059 and see what has happened to 'the lie' when Armageddon still hasnt arrived.