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  Im Backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

  by kelpie in

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  just to let you know that i have returned safely from my holidays with my man and it was the best holiday!!.

  unfortunately we didnt have alot of money to spend and my car needed two new tyres while we were away so we spent most of the time "sleeping" in and going to the beach.. we went snorkling one day which was nice and canoeing another day.

  i have never done either of these things before so it was a great experience.. i didnt get to melbourne so didnt get to meet beck which made me a little sad but there is always the apostofest in march right!!.

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  WELCOME BACK!!!!!!

  jurs
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  Now that I am DA'ed.....

  by Lapuce in

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  well dec 17 is the first day that i finally got out of the borg, thanks for all your help in making me see the real world.. .

  i wrote my letter after many arguements with my highly fanatic jw wife of which i think divorce will probally follow as has been witnessing to me ever since my doubts 2 years ago.

  ok so its hard, no firends, well at least i do have a few here.

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  Lapuce,

  Pat,Pat,Pat,

  A little pat on the back for ya!!!

  Welcome to your sweet new life of freedom!!!! Tuesday and thursday evenings as well as sundays will feel oh so good!!!

  Jurs
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  Will the guilt pass?

  by rebel in

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  "and let us consider one another to incite to love and fine works, not forsaking the gathering of ourselves together, as some have the custom.....".

  i didn't go to the meeting today (again) and i felt dreadful.

  my family went and i stayed behind.

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  Hi !!

  Let us consider one another to incite to love and fine works...............................

  Hmmmmmmm if I went to the hall NO ONE would consider me. NO ONE would show me love or an act of kindness (fine works) because instead I would be shunned. On the other hand I cannot express the love I feel for those in the congregation or do fine works because of shunning. If I can't consider and incite at the KH nor receive it, there is definately something amiss. I then think of how to identify a true christian. LOVE. Those that will allow me to love and love me back.. Thats where I'll go. But it won't be at the KH. I don't feel a bit of guilt. I think its because I remember scriptures and see how like the pharisees the JW's are. The truth will set you free!!!!

  In time you'll be free from the brainwashing that you've been through.

  Take care

  jurs
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  Judge Bans Shunning

  by Farkel in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  today i spoke with a former jw i've been in touch with for several years and discovered what i think could be a major bombshell for the wts.

  as we all know, shunning is the most powerful weapon the wt cult has over its members and for decades the wts has been able to get away with practicing it at their whim.

  the us and other courts have permitted them to to use it, even though it destroys families and has ruined countless lives.

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  What a great post. I'm so glad that someone stood up against the org and brought them to court over shunning. She must be a gutsy lady!!!! Hopefully more will follow in her commendable footsteps.

  jurs
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  Revenge, should I or shouldn't I.............

  by Delite2k in

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  2. relationships

  hey everyone, i haven't been here in a while, but i thought i'd drop by say hello and ask a silly question.

  i still think about my ex (a jw) still, but i'm also angry with him for hurting me emotionaly and somewhat spiritualy.

  (you can read my old post under this name to get an idea of what i talked about before) i feel like i want to get him back for the way he's made me feel.

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  Hi Delite,

  I agree with Robdar. I really don't think it will make you feel any better. Find and focus your attentions on a good man

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  Interesting discussion with some JWs

  by Nathan in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i had some jws visit me today and meet for the first time.

  the time has left me feeling sad and confused.

  i learnt some interesting things about these two individuals.. firstly, the man launched straight into his 'good news'.

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  Nathan

  I see that you are a newbie. Welcome!!! You said that it is a fact that 95 % of christianity teach something apocolyptic happened in 1914. I don't think so...... Where did you get that fact?

  Why in God's name ( excuse the pun) do you want the JW's to come back to study?????????????????? I couldn't quite tell from your post if you are interested in the organization because you agree with the beliefs or if you want to study to help change the JW's mind.

  I started studying with JW's around 10 years ago. I completely regret it. There is so much more to the organization than meets the eye. Stick around and you'll learn alot!!!!

  Again welcome.

  jurs
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  it's my birthday today!

  by termite 35 in

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  it's my birthday today and i'm just off out for a drink (or maybe a few !

  ) with some friends; i've opened all my presents and i'm so happy i'm having birthdays again !.

  happy birthday to lilacs and cassilines son, it's theirs today too

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  Happy Birthday !!!!!!!

  jurs
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  My Son

  by Windchaser in

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  2. experiences

  i have three living children.

  one i gave up for adoption, so i never hear from him.

  my only daughter doesn't speak to me because she hated being a jw and hated me for forcing it on her.

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  Windchaser,

  Don't give up Windchaser. Time heals , perhaps your daughter needs more time and to clean up her own life before she can forgive and let go.

  You've done your best to make amends. Even though you haven't got your daughter back , I don't believe that those efforts were wasted. It takes a strong person with much love to take the step you did.

  I agree with the others not to be hard on yourself any longer. I believe its important to see where we've made mistakes and have caused pain , even if its unintentional. You've done that and apologized. Its now up to your daughter to see the love and humility that took.

  A bad mother would never leave herself open to the vulnerability that you have. I don't think your a bad mother. ( And thats a compliment coming from me. ) I can feel such love and pain in your posts. My guess is , is that your daughter does love you , she's just very angry right now at you for her past and at herself for where she is at now. I haven't prayed in quite a long time but you and your daughter are now in my prayers. I really hope you come together again.

  Hugs to you Windchaser

  jurs
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  What am I ?

  by Beans in

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  well i didn't make the caring list or the smart list, what catagory do i fall into, apostae class?

  clown class?

  quotes class?

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  Beans,

  Your in the most specialist bean list!!! Ok not funny....

  Ya know I didn't make it on any of the lists either. What the hell is wrong with these people???? Am I not caring??? Have I not made intelligent comments?????

  Sheeeeeeeeeeeeesh!!!!!!!

  jurs
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  A Salute to the Kids of Dubdom

  by Room 215 in

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  2. friends

  as the unfortunate school-age children of jws worldwide, or at least in christendom, face up to two of what must certainly be the most dreaded days of the school year -- today and monday, i don't think it would be remiss to do pay them tribute -- the honor of a brief recognition of some sort, say by the raising of a glass, a prayer, a couple moments' reflection, whatever.. i refer to all those of the trembling knees, quivering lips, moistened eyes and hollow feelings in the pits of their little tummies as they loyally face up to the humiliation of standing aside from the masses of christmas celebrants among their school friends.

  how they must agonize over dealing with the incessant questions of their mates about ``what are you going to do this christmas," ``what did santa bring you?

  '' -- not to mention listening to the spirited banter of their school friends recounting how much fun they had and what they found under tree christmas morning, etc.

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  What a beautiful and sad post. Being a JW child during holidays can be rough. Billygoats story of how she couldn't try out for the cheer leading squad reminded me of an assembly where a family had a part about their young daughter wanting to be in gymnastics. They had the family study and talked to their daughter and on her own she came to the conclusion that she would rather not waste her time with gymnastics but spend that time more wisely in service!!! That part of the assembly didn't sit well with me then when I wasn't even doubting!!!

  jurs