@journey on: I agree with you. So you announce I'm no longer one of Jehovah's Witnesses, I want that. But to tell family to shun, doesn't make sense. Why develop a "bible trained conscience", if you can't use it. Don't they dictate what to believe, say, wear, do, etc...
petitebrunette
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I would describe the Watchtower's Disfellowshipping as truly merciless
by sabastious inthoughout my life i have seen many take the walk of shame that is disfellowshipping.
i have never been df'ed, but i have had many experiences reading the faces of newly df'ed ones.. their faces are always the same.
defeated by a foe that they never had a chance with in the beggining; a raping so-to-speak.
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Im now out...
by MrFreeze indespite the fact that i officially left the jws last october i still had a big issue to deal with.
i was still living at home.
many of you are aware of the kind of pressure that parents can put on you.
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petitebrunette
Congratulations! When I got out on my own in my first apartment it was a wonderful experience. You can do it! So happy for your new freedom!
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Most humiliating...
by Igot2bme ini was at home this morning typing up a couple legal documents for some general contractors to sign that were going to be doing some tree removal on my property, when i get a visit from a sister in the hall i used to attend.
she usually stops by at least once a week.
i haven't been to meetings for over a year now and didn't attend memorial this year, but she was quick to remind me how i missed out.
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petitebrunette
I guess that's one of the benefits of being DF'd, I don't have to listen to that anymore. I hated running into someone, and getting the (head tilted looking all concerned) "How are you doing?". It's more like "something must be seriously wrong with you for you to stay away so long?" Now they just stay away.
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Funniest JW memory?
by stillstuckcruz inperhaps something that happened in fs, the memorial, convention etc.
i need a laugh.
last year at the memorial, an old brother was so shaky in the hands, when he passed the wine it spilled all over him.
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petitebrunette
When I was a teenager sitting at the KH one Sunday, the sister in front of us let her toddler play on the floor with her purse. He proceeded to take everything out including a feminine protection product. He then took the back off and used it like a sticker, sticking it on everything under the chair. My sisters and I died laughing.
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Want to quit Bible study
by confusedstudent inhi i was just looking for some advice.
i have been studying with the jw's for over a year now, and attended 2 memorials and the district/assembly conventions.
at first, and up until very recently i truly believed what i was learning was the truth.
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petitebrunette
I'm sorry you're in this difficult situation, it certainly isn't easy. I've lost a lot in the last year, but have a great relationship with my boyfriend. I also only have the friends at work, they've been great. These sisters have become your friends, and they not only helped you in your time of need, but you also added to their life. If you find, that they won't continue as your friends, be patient and you have the opportunity to meet new friends in your new job. If your husband is away, and you're feeling lonely, volunteer your time somewhere that really has a need. You sound like you're a very strong person, having come through a lot, and you'll get through this. It's very hard to understand the conditional love that they give, but it is what it is...not very logical or loving. Sad but true. Hang in there!
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My Grandma's dying...I found out by way of an impersonal text message.
by petitebrunette inyesterday at work i received a text message from my sister that my 91 yr old grandmother is unconscious, her organs are shutting down, and they're just keeping her comfortable.
she said that they moved her to a group home, and gave me the address.
i thanked her for letting me know.
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petitebrunette
Thank you so much for your comments. I just talked with my ex-husband who went to see her today. She's pretty much out of it, but he thinks she responded to him. He's going to give me the phone number. I just don't know if I want to go. The last few years all she talked about was witnesses, and made me feel like crap. What if she is aware, and doesn't want me there? I just don't know what to do. I really expected a phone call from my Mom. They think they're so loving by the shunning, but they're the exact opposite. But they'll never see it.
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Does Anyone Know How To Drain Blocked Inner Ears?
by Low-Key Lysmith ini just got over a bad sinus infection.
both of my inner ears are filled with fluid as a result.
i simply cannot get them to drain.
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petitebrunette
Couldn't stop sneezing until I researched the watchtower cd and found an Awake! article on how to stop sneezing. Praise the WTS I finally stopped sneezing!
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Your Age at Baptism (into JWs, not Catholics or Baptists - duh)
by undercover inleavingwt mentioned on another thread the age of his wife when she was baptized.
she was a child.
how can you expect a child to make such a decision?.
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Anyone Successfully Quit Smoking Using Chantix?
by PublishingCult ini have been on chantix for three days now.
tomorrow is quit day, and i am keeping my fingers crossed.. anyone here quit successfully using chantix?.
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petitebrunette
I have a client who quit smoking successfully with Chantix. She got to the point where she was smoking one cigarette, and not really enjoying it. She just stopped. If you're not having bad side affects, its probably working for you. Good luck! It's wonderful you're stopping smoking! My boyfriend stopped cold turkey for a couple of months, then went back when we had to put our dog down. Don't give up, keep trying!
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Does Anyone Know How To Drain Blocked Inner Ears?
by Low-Key Lysmith ini just got over a bad sinus infection.
both of my inner ears are filled with fluid as a result.
i simply cannot get them to drain.
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petitebrunette
Yikes! I put cayenne in my neti pot before, couldn't stop sneezing!