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  Once a nerd, always a nerd :)

  by freeflyingfaerie in

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  feelin' pretty groovy that i'm starting my college 'career' or what have you...with a 4.0. it is great to be back in school...to stimulate my mind in a college setting, get out of my cave for a bit, and maybe even eventually have the accomplishment of a degree.. or two..who knows... less than 10 years ago, this didn't even seem like a real possibility for me...because i didn't imagine it to be.

  but, since the good ol' paradise didn't show up...i decided to create my own paradise (quirky and flawed as it may be) !

  and this paradise includes educating my self in and out of school, being open to ideas and possibilities, experiencing things for myself, living until i die... .

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  freeflyingfaerie

  hi fakesmile, lol
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  See JW's, this is what we have all missed out on....

  by Newly Enlightened in

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  2. experiences

  by not having dreams and goals outside of the watchtower box and encouraging our children to expand beyond the cult.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=digfo2dgc9y.

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  happiness
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  Can you take someone with you in Judicial Committee?

  by zound in

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  2. beliefs

  i've heard of a couple of cases of a person being present (maybe wife, or friend) for support at judicial committees - is this commonly accepted by the elder committee or is it just a rarity?.

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  freeflyingfaerie

  11. If the accused is a married sister, it is best to have her believing husband present for the hearing. He is her head, and his efforts to restore her and direct her can be very helpful. (1 Cor. 11 :3) If unusual circumstances are involved or the elders feel it would be best not to invite the husband because of their concerns for the safety of the wife, the elders should call the branch office.
  12. If the accused is a married brother, his wife would normally not attend the hearing. However, if the husband wants his wife to be present, she may attend a portion of the hearing. The judicial committee should maintain confidentiality.

  Wow.
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  Once a nerd, always a nerd :)

  by freeflyingfaerie in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  feelin' pretty groovy that i'm starting my college 'career' or what have you...with a 4.0. it is great to be back in school...to stimulate my mind in a college setting, get out of my cave for a bit, and maybe even eventually have the accomplishment of a degree.. or two..who knows... less than 10 years ago, this didn't even seem like a real possibility for me...because i didn't imagine it to be.

  but, since the good ol' paradise didn't show up...i decided to create my own paradise (quirky and flawed as it may be) !

  and this paradise includes educating my self in and out of school, being open to ideas and possibilities, experiencing things for myself, living until i die... .

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  It's totally fine.. you didn't make a fool of yourself. It was good to hear from you.

  College is a new world for me, so I'm taking it all in..

  I'm not super-ambitious by nature, so who knows where this may go... it has been a good experience so far

  'cerebral hospitalization'/convalescence ~ it has been like coming out of a coma that I was always in.
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  Once a nerd, always a nerd :)

  by freeflyingfaerie in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  feelin' pretty groovy that i'm starting my college 'career' or what have you...with a 4.0. it is great to be back in school...to stimulate my mind in a college setting, get out of my cave for a bit, and maybe even eventually have the accomplishment of a degree.. or two..who knows... less than 10 years ago, this didn't even seem like a real possibility for me...because i didn't imagine it to be.

  but, since the good ol' paradise didn't show up...i decided to create my own paradise (quirky and flawed as it may be) !

  and this paradise includes educating my self in and out of school, being open to ideas and possibilities, experiencing things for myself, living until i die... .

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  freeflyingfaerie

  Thanks, rmt1~

  I hear what you are saying. A high GPA is certainly not my goal in life. I enjoy learning, and it is rewarding to see that I did well... had I not recieved those grades, I wouldn't be less of a person for it. For sure going to college is not a way to 'get back' at the JW entity, or even 'the ultimate' way to heal. Healing seems to happen in time and without so much force...I am living my life~ raising my little ones, growing my little independent business, teaching yoga, dancing, going to college... I do get these rushes of joy when I think upon the realization that my lifestyle now is only possible because I chose to leave the religion...I thank my self for that often...and I'm sure my little ones will too

  I'm living my life, not to spite JW or anything/one. That would take too much energy. I imagine that I am peacefully swimming along...
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  Once a nerd, always a nerd :)

  by freeflyingfaerie in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  feelin' pretty groovy that i'm starting my college 'career' or what have you...with a 4.0. it is great to be back in school...to stimulate my mind in a college setting, get out of my cave for a bit, and maybe even eventually have the accomplishment of a degree.. or two..who knows... less than 10 years ago, this didn't even seem like a real possibility for me...because i didn't imagine it to be.

  but, since the good ol' paradise didn't show up...i decided to create my own paradise (quirky and flawed as it may be) !

  and this paradise includes educating my self in and out of school, being open to ideas and possibilities, experiencing things for myself, living until i die... .

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  freeflyingfaerie

  s&r~ the nerd in me is doing a happy dance these days

  rmt1~ I like how you put that...speaking of 'intense experiences' (which is so very relative and subjective), ideas have been brewing in my head regarding all kinds of things thta I'm beginning to view differently... my new views since leaving the religion have been leading me astray in a good way.. no regrets, really
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  Once a nerd, always a nerd :)

  by freeflyingfaerie in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  feelin' pretty groovy that i'm starting my college 'career' or what have you...with a 4.0. it is great to be back in school...to stimulate my mind in a college setting, get out of my cave for a bit, and maybe even eventually have the accomplishment of a degree.. or two..who knows... less than 10 years ago, this didn't even seem like a real possibility for me...because i didn't imagine it to be.

  but, since the good ol' paradise didn't show up...i decided to create my own paradise (quirky and flawed as it may be) !

  and this paradise includes educating my self in and out of school, being open to ideas and possibilities, experiencing things for myself, living until i die... .

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  freeflyingfaerie

  "I remember getting slack for just going to massage school"~~me

  meant flack, lol!

  wish people would've handed out more slack
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  Once a nerd, always a nerd :)

  by freeflyingfaerie in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  feelin' pretty groovy that i'm starting my college 'career' or what have you...with a 4.0. it is great to be back in school...to stimulate my mind in a college setting, get out of my cave for a bit, and maybe even eventually have the accomplishment of a degree.. or two..who knows... less than 10 years ago, this didn't even seem like a real possibility for me...because i didn't imagine it to be.

  but, since the good ol' paradise didn't show up...i decided to create my own paradise (quirky and flawed as it may be) !

  and this paradise includes educating my self in and out of school, being open to ideas and possibilities, experiencing things for myself, living until i die... .

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  freeflyingfaerie

  Thanks guys!

  This is a rather big deal, as a former JW, as you all know. I remember getting slack for just going to massage school when still in.

  Ironically, you are praised for doing well in school, through high school graduation. It seemed like the culture was to do well through h.s. graduation, then never open a book again if it wasn't published by WT.

  Thoughtless~~ I hope the best for you!

  Signed,

  Increased-brain-activity-since-leaving-the-borg
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  Once a nerd, always a nerd :)

  by freeflyingfaerie in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  feelin' pretty groovy that i'm starting my college 'career' or what have you...with a 4.0. it is great to be back in school...to stimulate my mind in a college setting, get out of my cave for a bit, and maybe even eventually have the accomplishment of a degree.. or two..who knows... less than 10 years ago, this didn't even seem like a real possibility for me...because i didn't imagine it to be.

  but, since the good ol' paradise didn't show up...i decided to create my own paradise (quirky and flawed as it may be) !

  and this paradise includes educating my self in and out of school, being open to ideas and possibilities, experiencing things for myself, living until i die... .

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  freeflyingfaerie

  Feelin' pretty groovy that I'm starting my college 'career' or what have you...with a 4.0

  It is great to be back in school...to stimulate my mind in a college setting, get out of my cave for a bit, and maybe even eventually have the accomplishment of a degree.. or two..who knows..

  Less than 10 years ago, this didn't even seem like a real possibility for me...because I didn't imagine it to be

  But, since the good ol' paradise didn't show up...I decided to create my own paradise (quirky and flawed as it may be) ! And this paradise includes educating my self in and out of school, being open to ideas and possibilities, experiencing things for myself, living until I die..
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  Board of bitterness

  by 1009 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i always was a critical jw, now df and agnost.

  but still this religion fascinates me.

  in my eyes most jw are very sincere, but dumb sheep.. this board is filled with ex-jw.

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  freeflyingfaerie

  Maybe you are in a state of denial?

  There is no way of getting around going through a grieving after leaving the religion (if you were really 'in' for any length of time), and for some it involves more venting than for others, and in different ways... you cannot deny that the religion leaves a 'bitter' taste. Intensify the feeling for each loss..be it a loved one, sqaushed talent, etc etc. Each of these a blow. A kick in the gut. Come to us by living the best way we knew at the time. Our minds..our souls were messed with, for crying out loud

  There has to be anger somewhere in the healing, and sadness, and yes, bitterness... at least some..at least at some time..

  ...and this is coming from someone who wears rose-coloured glasses most days...