Posts by Lozhasleft

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At the end of my rope :(

by tec in

jw
friends

but i guess this is my first big rant.. this last year has been the hardest year of my life.

my son tried to kill himself ( he did something pretty bad, got caught, and i guess that's the only way he thought to deal) i am also very close to actually hating my husband, and i do not hate people.

and every decision that i make lately seems to be the wrong one.

Lozhasleft

Tammy hun I'm sorry you're going through all this. Your man sounds like a right pig...(I remember I had one just like him)..my instinct is to tell you to kick him out or leave him, but it maybe isnt always that easy....whatever you decide, dont allow him to talk to you or demean you anymore hun. He has no right to do it and you have every right to refuse to accept it. You sound like such a good mum and so hard working all round and you deserve some real credit and appreciation for it.

Its time for you to start caring for yourself. Nice long bubble baths? Hairdo? A day off on your own at least every 2 weeks? Make it non negotiable that you take some time and effort and even expense to look after yourself - you dont need to defend it - if your husband wont care for you as he should then you do it for yourself - tell him straight that if you dont you're gonna end up in the looney bin. You have to show him and even the kids that you are worth more than how you're being treated.

I wish I could give you a big hug sweetie but I can only send one.

Loz x

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Being "drawn" by God (John 6:44)

by pirata in

"no one can come to me unless the father who sent me draws him" (john 6:44, niv).

random musings and things that have made me think about this scripture over the years:.

one "need-greater" elder told me that in the congregation he was serving in, he had a tough time encouraging the publishers to do evening service.

Lozhasleft

Pirata ...lets not start from the JW perspective so's we have a hope....?

Loz x

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It's My Birthday

by finallysomepride in

51 years old, born into the lies, been out of the jws for almost 8 years, but still never had a birthday party (birthday virgin) lol.

24th july is the day, anyways i was born in new zealand & as they have just entered the 24th i guess it's now my birthday.. where the hell have the years gone especially the last 10?.

finallysomepride.

Lozhasleft

Very happy birthday to you !!

Loz x

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Emotional pain

by gutted in

hey gang,.

just wanted to share the last few days have been very painful.

seems like my one friend who i shared my doubts with is distancing himself.

Lozhasleft

Sorry you're hurting Gutted...its what the WTBS do ...they cause hurt and suffering...glad you're here. Tell yr mum it hurts.

Loz x

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My Moms shepherding call re: the organisation

by James_Slash in

the elder in addition to the paedophile problem stated that not even "half" of the jw's at meetings are "proper witnesses".

he said the lifestyle of many are ruining the organisation for the majority.. i thought it was most interesting that despite his gripes with the religious leaders, jesus still used the temple to communicate with god despite eventually god removing his blessing from the jewish nation.. he intimated that eventually this would happen with the jw's.

its a funny comment for an elder to make..

Lozhasleft

Mmmm... interestingly different ?

Loz x

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Crisis of Confidence

by bnybyt in

the new awake!

for oct. 2010 has articles on trust.. one article is amusingly entitled:.

"a widespread crisis of confidence".

Lozhasleft

I hope so! It would be great to find that Ray Franz's work has had success like that.

Loz x

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Further developments in my JC

by teel in

short review: the elders "invited" me to a friendly chat with 3 elders.

i told them since it's about my official status with jw's i request an official invitation in writing.

they denied it, and went ahead and kept the jc without me, notifying me that i'm df'd and if i want to appeal, send it in writing (btw: .

Lozhasleft

Teel - Absolutely brilliant stuff...and yes I believe you're doing the right things...getting these decent ones to really 'think' is excellent ...it might set them free ultimately...

I actually feel that what you're doing is on behalf of us all cos I so wish I'd done things this way ...sadly I didnt have a clue at the time...was a lamb to the proverbial slaughter ...so thank you.

Loz x

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Aussies Are Very Friendly

by snowbird in

jw
friends

just an observation.

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syl.

Lozhasleft

I agree that they are on here but when I went over there I was disappointed with the issues they had with us 'Poms' amongst other things.....just my experience though .....hope I'm wrong...

Loz x

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