Dear Ray,
I have read both of your books and want to thank you very much for writing them. They have helped me immensely.
Warmest regards,
Kristen
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An Open Letter to Ray Franz
by mikepence in(please reply to this message with your own signature and added thoughts.
then, we will make sure that this reaches ray.).
dear ray,.
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Kristen
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The Internet Archive
by Kristen inhere's a handy tool to use when people suddenly remove web sites, or if you want to view the archives of certain sites on the web.... http://www.archive.org/.
just type in the complete url and you'll get a list of links for each year if copies have been archived in the library.
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Here's a handy tool to use when people “suddenly” remove Web sites, or if you want to view the archives of certain sites on the Web...
Just type in the complete URL and you'll get a list of links for each year if copies have been archived in the library.
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Part 2: Torn between Two Worlds
by Amazing inpart 2: torn between two worlds .
in late november 1989 we decided to visit our new town, and see our new house.
we scoped out the small town for its amenities, and this included a visit to the kingdom hall where we would eventually attend.. hindsight, being 20-20, i regret now that i did not try to get my family out of the organization before the move.
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Amazing,
I'm looking forward to reading the next part.Kristen
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Depression Anyone??[:(][:(]
by plmkrzy inlately ive been feeling really paranoid about the post with worst congs i tried deleting mine but cant.
im probably stressing over nothing.
maybe my meds need adjusting, i dont know.
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Hi Marilyn,
The brand of 5-HTP that I use is NATROL and it comes in 50 mg capsules. I decided to give it a try after someone suggested that this brand was more pure than other brands. I was surprised at the results I got from it. Of course, I know others who've tried it and it wasn't strong enough for their needs. But it works for me.Oh, I don't *really* live on Christmas Island. I picked it off the list around the holidays because it was the perfect fantasy place I dreamt up. I don't know what Christmas Island is really like, but in my mind it is full of beautifully decorated Christmas trees, gingerbread houses, holiday cheer, and possibly Santa's workshop. I never thought anyone would ask me about it . That's more exciting than listing the USA, huh?
Kristen
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Giving Up Smoking
by ballistic ini'm giving up smoking on the 22nd.
it will be the third time, but this time as part of a government sponsored training course with drugs and patches supplied etc.
anyone else given up and got any helpfull advise?.
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WTG Ballistic! We're rooting for ya!
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Depression Anyone??[:(][:(]
by plmkrzy inlately ive been feeling really paranoid about the post with worst congs i tried deleting mine but cant.
im probably stressing over nothing.
maybe my meds need adjusting, i dont know.
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Kristen
plm,
I struggle with clinical depression that has a tendency to swing lower depending on my hormones and other things happening in my life. The depression became critical when I first became inactive; I believe many of the separation issues I was experiencing (plus all the other "stuff" my heart and mind was going through when I began my journey away from a lifetime of core beliefs) contributed greatly to my depressive and suicidal state.I was on drug therapy for about 2 1/2 years (Zoloft mostly, Prozac & Lithium when they *thought* it was bipolar) during this time and weaned myself off when I felt I was ready to. Since then I have managed without prescribed medication, although it has been difficult at times. I do take a supplement called 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) when I feel I need it to balance out. It works well for me in the dosage I take; I'm on it for probably about 6 months out of a year.
The other things I agree with have been mentioned: exercise and diet. I find that I do feel much better when I'm exercising and eating right along with the supplement. Plenty of rest and activities *other* then being online too much help also.
I hope you find the right combination of therapy and activities to help balance you out too. It would be nice if it just cured itself and went away, but those of us who deal with a chemical imbalance that follows us around year after year know better.
Wishing you and the others an even-keel,
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A story of brotherly love.....
by Tatiana insince i've been here, from around july, 2001, i haven't really shared any personal experiences of why i left the society, except for the story about my sister who committed suicide.
this is kind of long, so i will tell it in parts.
if this is god's organization, i will gladly be a devil worshiper.. here goes....... when i was about 27 years old, (around 1984) after my divorce, i'd moved from laurens, south carolina back to andrews, sc, and rented the house beside my grandmother.
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April,
That was a difficult experience to take in. I am angry that almost all of the people you went to for help with this situation turned their back on you. I know that experience changed you in many ways. Despite you not being there *at the moment" when that dear woman passed away, you did help fulfill her final wishes. I know she would be very grateful knowing that.Thank you for sharing your experience.
Kristen
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What did you give up to become a witness?
by sleepy inwhat did you give up to become a witness?.
was it something you are still glad about or something you regret.. i'll start of with things i gave up.
(even though i was brought up in the truth talks and the mags made you guilty about certain things).
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:What did you give up to become a witness?
Tuesday and Thursday nights for 23 years
My Cyndi Lauper scrapbooks (age 14, "idolotry")
Worldly friends and relatives
Several invitations to play sports in school
A relationship with a worldling that I so adored
Years of wasted effort going door-to-door, underlining WT answers, studying for meetings, etc.
Umpteen opportunities for birthday cupcakes, valentine cards, xmas presents, and Halloween candy
College out of high school
And many more things too great to number...
:What did you gain by leaving the witnesses?
Tuesday and Thursday nights, Saturday and Sunday mornings
Worldly friends and relatives
The enjoyment of whatever music, books, movies, Web sites that I'm in the mood for
Umpteen opportunities for birthday cupcakes, valentine cards, xmas presents, and Halloween candy
College 10 years out of high school
And many more things that I look forward to!
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Crayola Crayons...
by closer2fine indo you remember the excitement of a brand new box of crayola crayons?
running your fingers over the perfectly sharp tips, none broken or peeled.
all 96 colors like flesh (now peach), indian red (now chestnut), periwinkle, goldenrod, green blue (now retired),lemon yellow (now retired), and new colors you may not know about such as macaroni and cheese, purple mountain's majesty, granny smith apple, and pig pink.
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Creativity in its purest form...
Crayons are magic at any age.
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*I* left the second "s" out to save on calories.
misspeelers of the world untie!