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  Is it possible for a child to be exposed to JWism and not be damaged by it?

  by Mickey mouse in

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  what do you think?

  were you raised as a jw and feel you suffered no ill effects?

  or do you feel it had a negative impact on your life?.

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  I do not believe anyone that is raised or has been exposed to a cult as a young child goes away unscathed by it. I know I removed my children at the ages of 14, 11, and 8. It took many years to erase the tape that was playing in their brains, as it was in my brain. When I got myself together I could then begin to help them. Loosing your family and friends is traumatic for adults, and it is just as traumatic if not more so for children.

  I can tell you by bringing in the arts, sports, and the most important thing EDUCATION it is possible. My two oldest are in graduate school, and my youngest is in college as well. In the long run my JW family and their JW elder father staying away is what made the transition possible. I did not realize that by DF'ing me for apostacy it was a blessing for them. They all stayed away from my children....hurtful but beneficial to them in the long run. They all now view the JW religion as a cult.

  Leslie
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  What convinced you?

  by heybaby in

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  as far as doctrine goes, what finally convinced you that this isn't the truth?

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  The utter enjoyment JW's feel when someone is down and out, and their feeling of superiority over anyone that does not believe like them. It is despicable. The fact that they love the idea that millions will die by God's hand, and they then can take over "worldly" peoples assests.

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  Dansk's Funeral Arrangements

  by faundy in

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  thank you all for the great messages you have written, both publicly and privately.

  it figures that the one time i start a topic and it turns into 10 pages long, it's about my dad!!

  the funeral will be held next monday, december 29th, at radcliffe crematorium.

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  I am so sorry to hear about Ian's death. I have not been on the board in months. He always touched my heart when reading his replys. He will not be forgotten.

  

  Leslie
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  Hillary Takes New Hampshire...........

  by AK - Jeff in

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  if she gains enough momentum, would you consider voting that way?

  i want to see the national health care ideas debated and brought to forefront in the us.

  so if obama loses steam i actually [gulp] might.

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  Find the democratic debates and watch them. You will find that Hillary is the one that is the most qualified to be President. It has nothing whatsoever to do with her husband, she is bright, articulate, and has a plan for the economy.

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  Hillary Takes New Hampshire...........

  by AK - Jeff in

  1. social
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  if she gains enough momentum, would you consider voting that way?

  i want to see the national health care ideas debated and brought to forefront in the us.

  so if obama loses steam i actually [gulp] might.

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  Hillary is the only Democrat with the experience to run a country. Obama has not a clue unless Oprah would tell him what to do. Heaven help us......I have from the beginning and will continue to support Hillary.

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  I sure hope Obama is our next President

  by Elsewhere in

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  So if he wins...who is really running the country...Him or Oprah???? How beholden is he to the person who is putting his popularity at an all time high? YUCK

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  Can I brag? Just a little?

  by ButtLight in

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  ok, not really bragging.

  i just feel really good about myself for once!

  (been a long time) when i decided to go back to school, at 40, i was scared shi*less!

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  Wow you should be so proud of yourself!!!!!! You have conquered your fear, and kicked butt!!!!!

  Leslie
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  Happy New Year to all JWD forum....

  by justhuman in

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  i would like to wish you all on this forum a happy new year, and hope that this new year will bring everyone better days, but most of all .

  love.

  health.

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  Have a great 08 everybody!

  by changeling in

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  it's new year's eve where i live and i want to wish all of you peace and happiness in 2008!

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  changeling (((((((((((((((((jwd)))))))))))))))))

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  I wish the nightmares would stop.

  by Micky4321 in

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  do any of you have nightmares as a result of the jw religion.

  i haven't been to any meetings in 17 years but i have nightmares a couple times a month about the whole thing.

  in my dreams the scenario will be i am at an assembly or a meeting against my will and everyone is ignoring me and some are glaring at me and i am trying to leave but for some reason i can't get out of the building.

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  I also have been out of the cult for awhile. I also still have nightmares, or dreams about the religion. Many times the dreams take place at a assembly, for some reason. I think most of us have this due to the fact we have family still in the religion. I have family I have not even seen or spoken to in 10 years.

  I also believe that most of us will have some kind of residual affects from the cult. It has become part of who we are...which includes are thoughts, which does effect our dreams. JMO

  Leslie