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  Have you stopped pushing yourself physically and mentally?

  by compound complex in

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  dear recovering friends,.

  lady lee's thread on health issues and disabilities prompts this thread.

  removed now from theocratic pursuits and 'pouring yourself out like a drink offering' at all costs, are you tending to your mental and physical health realistically and without feeling guilt?.

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  Good thread CC - Yes I was suffering from ME/CFS since 1992 in the Org and since I've left I've noticed a considerable improvement in my health/energies

  Loz x
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  Interesting quote on leadership - what do you think re: the Governing Body?

  by sir82 in

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  today i read a newspaper columnist who wrote something that caught my attention:.

  "...obedience is a natural response to effective leadership, and this is true regardless of whether the people being led are adults or children.".

  now, think about the gb.. virtually every wt "study edition" contains at least one, if not several, reminders about how we should "obey the gb".. dozens of the songs in the new song book extol how worthy of obedience & devotion the gb is.. each assembly & convention features dozens of reminders on how important it is to be obedient & submissive to the gb.. service meeting parts routinely offer "loving reminders" of how jws should obey the gb re: conventions, literature, donations, etc.. .

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  I disagree Wannabefree - governing body isnt a 'proper' noun or name its just a description of a group of men but they've capitalized it as if it has more importance than the holy spirit like StGeorge says....just my opinion of course...

  Loz x
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  Im finally leaving my jw husband.

  by littlebird in

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  some of you know i have struggled with this for awhile.

  i really do believe in marriage and the committment, however, sometimes enough is enough.. his endless preaching at me and calling me and my (adult) children satan has me realizing that this situation is not going to get better.

  the other day he kicked my son out of the house for wearing a cap, in his car, with a skull on it.

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  Littlebird - Wanted to commend your courage and wish you well. Sweetie I finally gave up on my bad marriage in my 50's and oh how I wish I'd done it a decade before. Dont hesitate. You get the one life and as my wonderful new hubby says 'Its not a rehearsal'. Take some time out for yourself hun...use this as a great opportunity and move on to a better life. Spoil yourself a lot.

  Loz x
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  One more disability - but solutions are great

  by Lady Lee in

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  ok so i have been almost blind in one eye since i was a kid.

  i have been using a wheelchair for 7 years now.. and last winter i discovered i am going deaf - there goes my career as a sign langiuage interpreter for the witnesses.

  lol.

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  Well done to you Lady Lee staying so positive with your disabilities. Hugs

  Loz x
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  Funny Field Service Experiences

  by I quit! in

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  i just remember this one.

  one time i was going door to door in a retirement community.

  i'm not sure but i think ite was sponsored by the lutheran church.

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  I remember one time when the presentation was (I think) the Live Forever brochure and we were told to begin with the paradise picture and the question 'would you like to be in a place like this?' - the lady at the door said sadly 'oh sorry we dont have a tent or a caravan' Lol I nearly wet myself laughing...

  Another time out in the ministry in a navy coat on a rainy winters day here in UK, a lady greeted me so nicely and asked me in. She led me to the lounge with an offer of a cup of tea which I gladly accepted....in the lounge was her elderly mother apparently just out of hospital waiting to have stitches taken out - lol - they thought I was the district nurse! I didnt get the cuppa....

  Loz x
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  Mourning the living dead- Hard to not wish they were actually dead though

  by hopeful4eva in

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  google_ad_section_start back ground: been da'd for 17 years, bio mother and step father uber jw's, step father elder.

  since da'ing my mother has always sorta kept in contact with me...until recently.. three years ago i started dating a guy, my bio father and step mother did not approve of.

  my mother loved it, she fed off it.

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  hopeful4eva Firstly let me send you a big Congrats on your wedding ! How lovely. I know how you feel but from the opposite perspective - I've lost all of my adult kids mostly due to the Org. It hurts like hell...I dont get to see my grandkids either...but I'm remarried and I try to stay focused on the really good things in my life. Some days it doesnt work so well and the sadness and grief overwhelms me - but its manageable these days. I refuse to let the Org ruin any more of my happiness if I can help it and I hope you can do the same. Big hugs to you sweetie.

  Loz x
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  SMOKING

  by Quentin in

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  due to health reasons (cost of a pack as well) i've gotta stop smoking....terry suggested smokless cigeretts.

  what's a good way to stop?

  i have managed to cut down to less than 10 a day, but have got to stop period.

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  Here in UK we can get Champix on prescription - they're great - after 8 days or so you really just dont want to smoke...also there are the inhalors which work too...all the best....and remember - the cravings DO NOT LAST FOREVER ...

  Loz x
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  I like being shunned - how about you?

  by THE GLADIATOR in

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  it was painful at first but now i see the advantages of not having needy relatives spending the weekend with me and scoffing my food and raiding my bar.

  my wife is happier too.

  it's like having a heavy rucksack removed.. i have 39 jw relatives and 38 of them shun me along with the army of ex-friends who remain in the tower.

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  Its a horrible thing- I've learned to cope with it.

  Loz x
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  Were You Good At Field Service?

  by WalkTall in

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  i used to be in awe at the jw's who were so good at the doors.

  they were conversational, informative, and knowledgeable.

  i sucked.

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  Lozhasleft

  I was brilliant with the scrips - really gob smacking brilliant - anointed you see....where did it get me? ...not a good place in the end...

  Loz x
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  Definition of Atheist

  by ZeusRocks in

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  i've noticed on so many threads people misrepresenting what and atheist is.

  so hopefully anyone who is so inclined can view this clip to get it a bit of clarity on the definition, so others don't have to constantly repeat themselves and correct uneducated assertions on what atheism is.. enjoy.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt1wdnrkllq.

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  Lozhasleft

  My wonderful hubby is an atheist - he has integrity, loyalty, morals, and loads of love...so that'll do - I'm still a believer but I dont need him to be one - he's fabulous just exactly the way he is...

  Loz x