The updates that you provide, Barbara, are always helpful, interesting, and needed. You truly exemplify professionalism and class.
laverite
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Some of you aren't going to like this news, but here goes...
by AndersonsInfo inrick simons, candace conti's attorney, will be interviewed on the six screens of the watchtower conference phone line this evening.
there's a good chance that candace will join in, but that's not set in stone.
the host of the program, rick, told me to tell everybody that he is learning how to calm down and to do better on these conference calls.
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Some of you aren't going to like this news, but here goes...
by AndersonsInfo inrick simons, candace conti's attorney, will be interviewed on the six screens of the watchtower conference phone line this evening.
there's a good chance that candace will join in, but that's not set in stone.
the host of the program, rick, told me to tell everybody that he is learning how to calm down and to do better on these conference calls.
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laverite
Barbara,
Thank you for this update. I may try to tune in. It's tough with the kids running around. Perhaps if I put my phone on "mute" I might be able to do it. It's great news that Rick is trying to calm down and be more professional. He has such a bad reputation already that it will be hard for him to overcome his past even with some changes to his behavior. Behavioral scientists know well that the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior.
Let's see how he comes across and hope for the best.
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Bill Bowen Just Posted This on Facebook Moments Ago
by jamiebowers injane doe vs the watch tower in the oakland, ca case was awarded $20 million in punitive damages..
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laverite
I am looking forward to hearing more about the suit as details emerge. I hope more victims of the Watchtower Society come forward and sue their pants off. Their behavior toward victims has been nothing less than criminal.
Of course they will appeal. So let's see where this will go.
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How do you make a living?
by paulnotsaul insince most of us believed it was right around the corner, how many of you went to any secondary schools or training?
what do you do now to survive?
are you working or unemployed?
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laverite
College Professor and University Fellow.
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Got to Make an Elder Squirm the Other Day
by xelder ini heard from a very reliable first hand source that an elder in a nearby congregation was talking about my views of the organization.
so, i called him.................................................................................................. me: hello m. this is xelder, i heard that you had a conversation with h. the other day.
any idea why i might be calling you concerned about what was said?.
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laverite
You, Mr XElder, are AWESOME. Respect!!!!
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New experience as an ex-witness today
by Paralipomenon inmy wife volunteers at an animal rescue clinic and this year they were participating in the local pride parade.. we were invited to attend as well and it was a very different experience.
when my wife asked if i would like to go, i had to think for a second.
i am really not homophobic at all, but i confess i had never been to one.
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laverite
Para - good for you! Thank you for sharing. Imagine if your image was captured on the news and the witnesses happened to see it. I don't know why thinking of that makes me giggle a little.
WT Wizzard - You wrote: " However, don't try forcing me to participate..." I absolutely agree! No one should force anyone to do anything they don't want to do sexually and this would go for straight or gay folks or anyone anywhere in between.
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Family pic taken Friday
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monika (future daughter in law, also just graduated from uw) wife debbie, son alex, and some old dude who claims to be me.
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laverite
Wonderful picture JeffT. Beautiful family!
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Moving to Canada from France
by cdoc5c inhi, .
i am an ex jw and moving to canada tomorrow, montreal exactly, anybody around to meet up?
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laverite
Hello folks. I am sorry to have caused some controversy on this thread. I was just trying to be friendly. I'll translate for anyone who wants to understand what I wrote though:
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Bon voyage, bon courage et bonne chance au Qc ! N'oubliez surtout pas de visiter la ville de Québec et les petits villages charmants qui se trouvent partout le Qc.
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Bon voyage, bon courage and good luck in Qc. Don't forget to visit the city of Québec and the little charming villages that are found all around Québec.
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Contrary to what some others report, I have never had any trouble anywhere in Qc. I love it. I love the people. I have travelled and stayed all over Qc and whether in larger cities or smaller villages in this beautiful country, I have been treated wonderfully. Because I'm fluent in French, over time I also became fluent in québécois also. My favorite music and television is from Qc. My all-time favorite TV show is "Catherine." The people in Qc have always been wonderful to me any time I go there. I love this beautiful country and people passionately, and they have always loved me back.
Merci (thank you),
LaVérité (TheTruth)
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Anyone use to have horrible nightmares as a child & afriad of the dark due to all the Watchtower Society talk of Demons and Satan??
by mind blown inas a little child i used to have horrible, horrible nightmares do to all the satan/ demon and big a talk.
i was also horrified of the dark for the same reason.
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laverite
I was utterly terrorized by the Society growing up. Paralyzing fear, nightmares, and all of it -- in the extreme. I consider it nothing less than child abuse.
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I have to brag about my kid
by JeffT inalex, our youngest graduated cum laude from the university of washington today with a bachelor's in environmental science and a minor in quantitative analysis.
he has a job in his field.
he and his fiance, who also graduated today (biology) are getting married july 1. she's starting a phd program at berkeley in august, so they're moving.
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laverite
WOWOOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! This is absolutely insanely wonderful news. It made checking in today very much worth it. I *LOVE* news like this. I'm celebrating for you!