Same here CC. I had to truly learn to accept down time as a pleasure. I learned to unwind and relax without guilt. It is very liberating.
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How do you deal with your "down" time?
by compound complex inby that, i don't mean so much what you do in your leisure time but how you manage the freedom to choose what you will or will not do.
off the wt treadmill, i no longer feel guilty about what is now my neglect of theocratic activity; however, after a nonstop week such as i have just lived through (barely), i am doing nothing, going nowhere, and accepting no new obligations (for the moment).
i can stare at the sky, enjoy the beautiful day and not worry that demons are rushing to fill the void in my empty skull.. you?.
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How many times can one be DFed? Is there a limit?
by paulnotsaul ini always wondered what's the point if they'll keep reinstating you.
jw version of a catholic confession?
peaceall paulnotsaul.
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I have an uncle who has been disfellowshipped 6 times. I wish he'd give up trying to live the JW lifestyle.
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Nothing like a new piece of WT artwork to trigger the old anxiety.
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Rick Fearons wife Inez passed away
by mouthy indid anyone hear that rick fearons wife inez passed away???
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Rick, please accept our sincerest condolences.
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Ultimately it is the child who should stop the abuse according to the GB!
by life is to short inon page 171 of the "learn from the great teacher" book published in 2003 it shows a picture of a very cute little girl holding a ragged ann doll.
she is sitting on a chair in her bedroom with her hand out toward a man that is coming toward her.. the paragraphs say "so just as jesus needed protection, you also need to be protected from grown-ups-and even from other children-who may try to have sex with you.
usually, these people will pretend to be your friends.
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LITS - That picture makes my stomach churn.
I understand what you're saying 100%.
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Ultimately it is the child who should stop the abuse according to the GB!
by life is to short inon page 171 of the "learn from the great teacher" book published in 2003 it shows a picture of a very cute little girl holding a ragged ann doll.
she is sitting on a chair in her bedroom with her hand out toward a man that is coming toward her.. the paragraphs say "so just as jesus needed protection, you also need to be protected from grown-ups-and even from other children-who may try to have sex with you.
usually, these people will pretend to be your friends.
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LITS - I feel your pain.
Sadly, even in the non-JW world it can be difficult to get justice for victims of child abuse. That's why the high-profile cases are such victories and strike a chord across society.
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Ultimately it is the child who should stop the abuse according to the GB!
by life is to short inon page 171 of the "learn from the great teacher" book published in 2003 it shows a picture of a very cute little girl holding a ragged ann doll.
she is sitting on a chair in her bedroom with her hand out toward a man that is coming toward her.. the paragraphs say "so just as jesus needed protection, you also need to be protected from grown-ups-and even from other children-who may try to have sex with you.
usually, these people will pretend to be your friends.
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Particularly to those who have been abused, the article's instruction and that picture can stir painful emotions and memories. But the information is not dissimilar to what I've read and heard elsewhere. How WT handles real-life cases is a different issue. One we all agree needs to change. I do know elders and JW's who have handled the matter with the seriousness it deserves and contacted authorities.
It seems the tension in this thread is based on a misunderstanding. JT's and fleaman's initial comments simply stated they didn't take issue with the advice given in the book. A couple other posters did not either. They were subsequently accused of not understanding the seriousness of child abuse. They were also accused of supporting WT's mishandling of child abuse cases. That's not fair.
Even among those who have been abused, experiences will vary.
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What are the chances that someone will return to the Borg. after 10-20yrs.?
by jam innow in my case my family probably.
think, because i am living in sin ( not married but we have.
been togather for 18 yrs.
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I have an aunt who was df'd for over 20 years. She was reinstated about 5 yrs ago. One of my cousins (3rd) has been disfellowshipped about 26 yrs. He is the most righteous df'd person you will ever meet in your life and says he's coming back one day. Both raised as JWs.
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You lucky people get an entire week without me....
by EntirelyPossible inwhen i close my laptop tonight, i am sleeping for a few hours, taking a plane to lax, going fishing off the coast of catalina, playing golf, going to bishop to go trout fishing for a few days, taking the redeye back, picking up my kids and taking them to the zoo.. so, when, shortly, i close my laptop, it will be roughly one week hence before you have the pleasure of my wit, comedy and all around general awesomeness.. have a hell of week, folks..
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Have fun EP.
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Do you really care?
by LouBelle inwhat i'd like to know....do you care if there is a god or not?
do you care if you have found a religion and others haven't?
how serious is it if people don't agree with your spiritual agenda?
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No, I don't care if there is a god. When I was a JW I cared a lot. I think believers care about being right more than non-believers. There is more judgement with believers than non-believers. I agree it is the ego that is tied up in one's belief and expression of it.