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  A Poem for an ex-JW daughter from her JW father

  by Lady Lee in

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  my daughter received the following from her father (still a jw after all these years).

  both my daughters have told him they are tired of him shoving the "truth" down their throats.

  they don't want to make waves but oi the guilty he tries to instill.

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  LeslieV

  I like Skully's version much better!!!!!! My ex also sends my kids letters and poems that are full of guilt and nonsense. Thank goodness your daughters have you.

  Leslie
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  So, what brought you here?

  by onacruse in

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  back in the 90s (i think it was '96?

  ) was the first time i punched in "jehovah's witnesses" on google.

  the "generation" change had finally flipped me, and i knew in my heart that i would never again be the "happy little jw" that i'd once been.. well, lemme just say that the "vigor" .

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  I was DF'd in 96, really still felt it was the "truth" so felt bad about myself. Really did not want to return, but all my family are JW's. I made up my mind that I didn't want my kids raised with hate and gender discrimination. One day went to Google and typed Jehovah's Witnesses. I thought this board were active JW's. Boy was I surprised once I kept reading. I have learned more about JW religion on this board then I ever did as an active JW. Thank you all that have opened my eyes to what really is the "truth" about the lie.

  Leslie
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  My heart is ripped out !!

  by Puternut in

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  i am absolutly miserable !.

  i am a newbie here, some of you have seen my posts.

  and for those of you, who are old timers, this is no news to you.

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  LeslieV

  First and most important is welcome to the board!!!! There are many fine people with lots of good advice and a listening ear. Much different then the "society" would lead you to believe about apostates .

  Finding the "truth" about the truth is an emotional roller coaster ride. As long as you stay on the ride until the end you will be healthy. Take time to heal and find out what you want in life. Life has been dictated to you for many years. For myself leaving the org was the first time in my life that I started thinking for myself. Reading other literature, looking for correct information was a real eye opener. I started visiting all kinds of religion, art, music just letting for the first time in my life really learning with no burden attached to that learining.

  My heart goes out to you....remember when you were in the religion you did the best that you could with what was given to you. You exercised authority because it was given to you to do. The blame lies with the organization that gave you that authority and has never taken any of the consequences.

  Keep coming back!!!! I would love to hear your story.

  Leslie
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  Are You Going To The Memorial This Year?

  by minimus in

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  i think it's april 4th.

  (i think).

  are you going?

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  LeslieV

  NO WAY!!!!!!!

  
  
  
  
  
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  Hello, i'm new around here

  by medstudent in

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  dear all,.

  i am new here and not quite sure how to use this forum, but i guess ill learn in time.

  it's funny really, i've browsed through this site before when i was still a jw and honestly thought that have you people are nuts, but hey now i'm an ex-jw as well.....and can think clearly for the first time in years.. what can i tell about myself?

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  Welcome, welcome, welcome. We are always glad to see new people here. Pull up a chair and sit for awhile. I also come from a family that goes all the way back to Russell. The difference with mine is that my family has nothing whatsoever to do with me or my children. Hey works for me since I want my girls raised to believe that they can accomplish anything that they want to regardless of thier gender. Glad to have you.

  Leslie
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  Get on the 2004 Birthday Calendar

  by nicolaou in

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  this is the current 2003 birthday calendar, just leave your details here if you'd like to be included in next years.

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  Happy Birthday Dhamah and welcome to the board.

  Mine is October 31.

  Leslie
  
  
  
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  It's AZTEC'S BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

  by iiz2cool in

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  happy birthday aztec!!!!!!!

  hope you have a great one sweetie!!!!!

  walter.

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  LeslieV

  It has been so long since I have been here that I missed your birthday...Happy belated birthday Carrie!!!!

  I am also sorry to hear what has happened in the last few days. Thank goodness you have such good friends in Canada. I am sending positive thoughts your way, I know you are one tough girl and you will turn things around. Good luck and I thinking of you and your son.

  Love

  Leslie
  
  
  
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  My dad died too

  by Brummie in

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  november 9th, i got the call at approx 5.15am that morning and have just arrived home from his house in the midlands for the first time since then.

  age 65, very happy man regardless of his illness, had all his wits about him but didnt have any lungs left to help him make it through, suffered a lot.

  never became a witness inspite of mom and 3 of his children being jws for years.

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  I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts.

  Leslie
  
  
  
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  Ozzie's Weekend Poll #73 (Rugby awash weekend)

  by ozziepost in

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  well, as you can imagine, new south wales was awash with rugby this weekend.

  the crowd downunder will turn out for just about anything sporting!

  despite all that, (and it's still raining!

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  First I would say I always prayed that it would not stop!!!!
  
  
  Than we did Return Visits 

  Than we all went to McDonalds

  Leslie
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  Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper Case Closed

  by Panda in

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  has anyone read this book by patricia cornwell?

  i enjoyed all of the forensic science which she clearly explained, and just imagine, what if she's right ?

  just goes to show that today it ain't easy to get away with murder --- even if you did it over a century ago.

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  Well I have the book. I agree she seems to be right on in this case. For all you Kay Scarpetta fans her new book "Blow Fly" is excellent. She has gone back to her original characters. I have everyone of her books but have been kinda disheartened by her last few. This new one is GOOOD. Have fun reading!!!

  Leslie