Great post! You're quite amusing. I've enjoyed reading all of your posts.
Kay Francis
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How JT and "Lady C" will DA themselves
by JT inlife is still good.
every so often we will get a person asking the question should he da himself or not.
as many of you know i am a very strong believer in the power of the net in seeking advice on such an issue.
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College
by mikepence ini am thinking about starting to take some courses, working toward my degree.
i would appreciate some feedback.. on the one hand, i have made a successful career for myself as a highly paid computer professional, working for a variety of prominent companies here in the usa over the last 12 years.
this, in spite of not going to college for reasons that you all understand.. to date, the only companies that cared that i did not have a degree, once i had a few years experience, were companies that worked with universities and higher education products.
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Kay Francis
Mike:
I'm living in the Baltimore/Washington, DC corridor.
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Our Christmas
by Kay Francis injust wanted to let everyone know that we had a great christmas.
my husband allowed my mother to come to our house over the holidays, and she was fine until christmas day.
we got invited over to my non-witness family's house for dinner, and my mother initially accepted the invitation, however, when it was time for us to depart, she indicated she was sick and decided not to go.
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SixofNine:
You're a mess!!!!
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College
by mikepence ini am thinking about starting to take some courses, working toward my degree.
i would appreciate some feedback.. on the one hand, i have made a successful career for myself as a highly paid computer professional, working for a variety of prominent companies here in the usa over the last 12 years.
this, in spite of not going to college for reasons that you all understand.. to date, the only companies that cared that i did not have a degree, once i had a few years experience, were companies that worked with universities and higher education products.
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Mike:
I too am in the IT industry, and have come a long way without a degree, however, I cannot walk through certain doors without my degree, and it's frustrating. My suggestion to you is: HESITATE, NO LONGER. Go for it!
So you're in Arizona, huh? I used to live there for approx. four years. I was in the Chandler area. Do you know anyone from there?
Kay
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COLLEGE EXPERIENCE/EX-JW-A MUST READ!!!!- DEEEEEP
by Kay Francis ini've always wanted to be a writer, and because of being in the org never got a chance to fulfill my dreams, goals or desires.
now that i'm enrolled in college, english is a requirement and i took english 101 last semester.
in fact, i'm enrolled in the honors program.
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Thanks everyone for all of your wonderful comments and suggestions. It really helps!
Scully, I read your term paper and I thought it was excellent. Your professor should have given you a 100%. My husband thought you did excellent too.
Kay
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EVERYONE CAN'T BE IN THE FRONT ROW!
by Kay Francis inin the organization, we had [have] limited choices of who can be our friends.
oftentimes, we had [have] to deal with many people we did [do] not like and pretend to be their friends.
of course, we also had [have] to deal with people who carry a lot of baggage and it was difficult.
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Kay Francis
In the organization, we had [have] limited choices of who can be our friends. Oftentimes, we had [have] to deal with many people we did [do] not like and pretend to be their friends. Of course, we also had [have] to deal with people who carry a lot of baggage and it was difficult. Once you break free from that mold you don’t have to continue to deal with individuals you’d rather not be around. I recently received an email from a friend that I’d like to share with you. It certainly brings forth much refreshment to my soul as I can certainly relate to it. ENJOY!
EVERYONE CAN'T BE IN THE FRONT ROW!
Life is a theater - Invite your audience carefully. Not everyone is healthy enough to have a front row seat in our lives. There are some people in your life that need to be loved from a distance. It's amazing what you can accomplish when you let go, or at least minimize, your time with draining, negative, incompatible, not-going-anywhere relationships/friendships!Observe the relationships around you. Pay attention. Which ones lift and which ones lean? Which one encourages and which ones discourage? Which ones are on a path of growth uphill and which ones are going downhill? When you leave certain people, do you feel better or feel worse? Which ones always have drama or don't really understand, know or appreciate you?
The more you seek quality, respect, growth, peace of mind, love and truth around you, the easier it will become for you to decide who gets to sit in the FRONT ROW and who should be moved to the balcony of your life. You cannot change the people around you....but you can change the people you are around!
--Author Unknown
Kay
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COLLEGE EXPERIENCE/EX-JW-A MUST READ!!!!- DEEEEEP
by Kay Francis ini've always wanted to be a writer, and because of being in the org never got a chance to fulfill my dreams, goals or desires.
now that i'm enrolled in college, english is a requirement and i took english 101 last semester.
in fact, i'm enrolled in the honors program.
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Thanks for your comments thus far, and Jeff I look forward to hearing further from you. It's always great to talk the lingo of someone that has the same interests.
Kay
Ain't no thang but a chicken wang!!!!
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Hi, new to the board!
by SYN ini hope my user name doesn't offend anyone - it actually stands for the [syn] command your computer uses to connect to other computers on the web, not what you were thinking!.
is this board mainly for jw or ex-jw people?
curious.... also...i have heard the phrase 'dub' used to describe jw people.
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Welcome Syn!
I too am new here. My husband posts here all the time and generally kept me abreast of the many topics, therefore, I really never came up here much. But then something amazing happened - I finally felt a NEED to do my own reading and posting, and must say that I feel really good about doing so. I hope you will remain and find many interesting topics and friends.
Ain't no thang but a chicken wang!!!!
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COLLEGE EXPERIENCE/EX-JW-A MUST READ!!!!- DEEEEEP
by Kay Francis ini've always wanted to be a writer, and because of being in the org never got a chance to fulfill my dreams, goals or desires.
now that i'm enrolled in college, english is a requirement and i took english 101 last semester.
in fact, i'm enrolled in the honors program.
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I've always wanted to be a writer, and because of being in the org never got a chance to fulfill my dreams, goals or desires. Now that I'm enrolled in college, English is a requirement and I took English 101 last semester. In fact, I'm enrolled in the Honors program. Anyhow, here is my first english essay that I submitted. At first I was hesitant about turning it in but then thought that my teacher would not be able to tell what affiliation it was anyway so why not. I got an "A" on this paper as well as in the class.
Let me know how it sounds and whether or not you think I've got writing potential. I appreciate your comments in advance.
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The Power of Knowledge
The distant cries of a saddened heart that bespeaks only from within and the constant fear of the unknown had taken over Suzie's very life. Her childhood was stolen and replaced with false promises as the clock ticked with anticipation of many divine things that would soon come to pass. She gave over her mind and merely functioned as a robot as she listened intently and followed strict orders from select organizational leaders that made pertinent decisions in her personal life. The enormous torch she was expected to carry was more than she could bear, but it was constantly reinforced that it could be done. She therefore, experienced feelings of guilt and shame because she worked tirelessly to keep the pace, but was profusely lacking in her deeds of devotion according to the leaders. Members in the group began to look down on her as being unappreciative, spiritually weak, and even felt that she lacked a true love for God. Many times she wanted to give up, but the constant fear of not becoming a failure and giving in to the demands of Satan constantly rang true in her mind. She, therefore, continued to be a zealous and faithful member of an intolerant organization that she secretly despised in her heart. Fear of letting anyone know her true feelings meant rejection - a rejection that at the time she could not bear. Her mind, although brilliant, was powerless, her self-esteem plummeted, and her natural, outgoing demeanor was destroyed. Although she could freely move about, her mind was imprisoned and entrapped. Life simply was not worth living. The constant rules of do's and don'ts consumed her every thought, and the desire to fit in became her inner strength. Suzie's friends were ruthless, uncaring, and unkind because they too were trying to live up to their dedication and desire to seek approval from the group and stepped on anyone that got in their way. The group would examine her every word and deed, and as if under a microscope, they would judge her very actions. The leaders constantly told her that she was part of a happy group. She even went to great lengths to convince herself and others that this was true. However, she finally came to the realization that no matter what was said, she knew she was literally wasting away on the inside.Melinda is a happy go-lucky girl who enjoys taking walks in the park and walking along white sandy beaches with her hair flying radiantly in the wind. She enjoys the ruggedness of the waters as the waves rush back and forth on the isolated beach. She most certainly cherishes the sounds of children in the air as they jump and play in the clear blue water along the shore. The vividness of the sun that shines brilliantly in the cloudless sky reminds her of the freedom and liberty she enjoys as a citizen of the United States of America. Happiness flourishes everywhere and everything she touches seems to turn to gold. Success is written everywhere, and her brain is on cruise control as she encounters every imaginable thing that the finest in life can ever offer. As she swiftly walks about with ease she realizes that there's nothing that can stop her. The sky's the limit and she's in control. Everyone she talks to gives her words of encouragement and praises her to high heaven. In fact, they feel there is nothing she can't accomplish. She has a vivid imagination and her creativity is well appreciated by her close associates and acquaintances as well. Although she's a successful person and enjoys the finer things in life, she never takes the simplicities of life for granted.
The lives of Suzie and Melinda are like night and day as they don't seem to share anything in common. It is interesting to note, however, that they indeed have a lot in common because these two persons happen to be one in the same individual. No, they are not part of a split personality, but instead Suzie has broken the chain of fear and evolved into the illustrious Melinda that has come into a serious revelation about the true and real meaning of life. The dividing line that comes between them is the freedom that Suzie was never allowed to possess. It is a classic example of how belief systems are strong and don't die easy. One belief trapped Suzie for what appeared to be an eternity, but when she emerged and began to explore life in a different light, she was able to flourish into the happy-go-lucky Melinda. Once she was able to take in knowledge and ascertain her previous belief system she was able to obtain a better perspective on life. This required her to step outside of her robotic state and begin to look for a reason to live and be happy. Unfortunately, there are many Suzie's out there that don't know how to take control of their life nor seek other avenues of success. They live day to day, drowning in a sea of beliefs, fears and superstitions that have been handed down to them from generations past. I, therefore, urge the readers of this story to put on your thinking cap and start examining and exploring other avenues of life. Don't allow yourself to be like the Suzie's of the world, but take charge of your life and start living. In conclusion I strongly recommend making advances in life by becoming a better-informed individual in society because knowledge is power and is the best way to a successful life as you journey into the future.
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Kay
Ain't no thang but a chicken wang!!!!
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To: Ex-JW Women - Your Side
by Amazing inex-jw women: i, and i assume other ex-jw men, would enjoy hearing your views, opinions, feelings, analysis, and conclusions about your jw experience.
how did you feel about your husband, fathers, brothers, elders, ms's, and other women in the organizations?
did you generally feel oppression, and why?
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This is an excellent thread because so many JW women are oppressed. It is a shame to be stripped of all of your dignity, especially when you know you're smart. I never gave in to the condescending attitudes that resulted from the folks in the cong. In fact, I really didn't have many friends in my local congregation. I had friends around the Nation though because they too experienced the same dilemma that I did. It's amazing because I pioneered long enough to snag a brother from Bethel, and after we got married he did not make demands that I pioneer. Therefore, I only aux. pion. from time to time. We had about 42 hungry single sisters in our congregation that snidely reminded me that I was not doing enough in the field ministry and especially not setting the example as an elder's wife. I recently found out from a sister that the single sisters felt that I was spiritually weak, and that I just got by on my husband's merits. My husband and I left the org some four years ago, and before we quit going I was self-employed and quite successful. I used to shop at boutiques and always had on a new suit or dress. The JW's could not stand that. Yes, I had it going on, and I really flaunted it in their face. In fact, one brother and his wife would ask me if an outfit I was wearing was "new" or not. I would reply "I got this out of the back of my closet." Then the next time they would see me at the KH, I would have on another new dress or suit, and they would remark "now I know you didn't get that out of the back of your closet." What a trip! That's all I'm going to write for now because I could actually write a book. In fact, look for my personal story later on this forum. I just started posting here and have not had the time to write it up as yet. I just wanted to throw in my two cents while this topic is so hot.
Ain't no thang but a chicken wang!!!!