LeslieV

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  People On This Board Have Feelings!

  by minimus in

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  i think it's easy to forget that our communication with others here can be very real.

  we're not just "posters".

  we're persons, real people--- and we have feelings and emotions.

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  LeslieV

  I guess I take what everyone says with a grain of salt.

  This is a recovery board, so everyone here is in different phases of recovery. Anger is one phase. That is why sometimes individuals do not think about what they are saying. I don't think most purposely try to be mean..they are just pissed off. If you read these angry posters posts after time goes by, I think you will be surpised how they have mellowed out. Of course, there are those that will be pissed off for life, for those posters if they stay that way, they will never be healthy. JMO

  Leslie
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  Hello there from questioning newbie

  by Uncertain in

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  i m glad i found this board, and i hope i'm welcome here.

  i'm a study, maybe a perpetual one.

  i'm through the knowledge book and into teach, i'll save my soul and spirit questions for another post.

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  Welcome uncertain glad you joined us. Remember "truth" is in the eye of the beholder. Truth means different things to different folks. Stay around there is much to learn on this forum.

  Leslie
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  Why, exactly, are you here?

  by animal in

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  why, exactly, are you here on jwd?.

  are you out of the jw's and still needing association with like people?.

  do you lack the skills to have real friends in real life?.

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  I am here because for the most part I feel like a square peg in a round world. People here understand what it feels like to be a square peg.

  Leslie
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  Mom is fed up, about to leave Dad......

  by R.F. in

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  my mom is fed up now and wants to leave my dad now.

  the interesting thing is i was planning on moving out in a few months, but mom seems to be planning on leaving way before then.

  so im going to just move with her to help her with bills for a little while.

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  It certainly sounds like a temporary fix, as you decide what you want to do with your life, and where ultimately you want to live. Mom sounds great, and she will not be hounding you about meeting attendance. Good luck!!!!

  Leslie
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  If this is protection ... throw me to the wolves!

  by Frequent_Fader_Miles in

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  page 93 of the 1991 "flock book" discusses the treatment of victims of sexual abuse.

  it states that elders should always do what they reasonably can to protect children from further abuse; follow the society's direction on such matters.

  isn't that somewhat of an oxymoron?

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  I am sure the "brother" that made that comment was because if victims of abuse sit in group therapy they just might slip and let anyone know that it was by a JW, or the abuse was within the JW religion and nothing was done about it. It is all about silencing the victim...isolation = control.

  I think not only shot in the head, but in this case castration would also be included.

  Leslie
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  UPDATE ON DANSK

  by Physio in

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  it's been a long time since i posted here but i often read your messages when ian (dansk) logs on.

  as most of you will know, ian will be going back into hospital on monday for an allogeneic stem cell transplant and will be away from the forum for a good few weeks (hopefully he'll be back home within 4-6 weeks).

  last time he was in hospital many of you sent messages to his ward and i know they cheered him up immensely.

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  I have been trying to email once a day...if we all did that he would be swamped with them. Let's all give it a try!!!

  Leslie
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  The things I see (This last weeks photos)

  by Sparkplug in

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  and wanted to share.

  all day long on weekends, lunch, breaks and such there are moments that calm me.

  silly stuff.

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  That first picture I would buy. Want to sell one???? You are sooooooooooooo talented.

  Leslie
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  Sorry you were born?

  by PopeOfEruke in

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  with all the unhappiness and crap caused in our lives by getting caught up in the watchtower cult, is anyone here sorry they were born?

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  sometimes i am.... pope.

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  LeslieV

  We are who we are today, because of life that we have experienced before today.

  Look at who you are today....even though most of us missed out on lots of things because of the cult, we also learned some valueable lessons, because we left. This is what we have learned from believing in a cult.... Love unconditionally, don't judge, live life one day at a time, don't live with should have, could have, would have, because there really is no guarantee about tomorrow. Life is worth living. Don't let the shadow of the cult still control you, you are a valuable member of mankind, and deserve to be happy.

  You now can become anything you want to be. If there is something that you felt you could not do because you were a JW, then go out and change it. If you need to find help in doing that...go get it. Find a professional to talk to if you need. Your life is yours to mold. We are here for you.

  Leslie
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  Last Post

  by Core88 in

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  i have a family a son and a girl friend out of wedlock that's why i am disfellowshiped.

  i hate my "lie" life.

  and now is the time.

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  I am so glad that you posted to let us know that you are ok. Now you really need to find some professional help to deal with this depression. Please let someone in. I know it is difficult to trust anyone, but you have to in order to get the help that you need. We are here for you.

  Leslie
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  by Core88 in

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  i have a family a son and a girl friend out of wedlock that's why i am disfellowshiped.

  i hate my "lie" life.

  and now is the time.

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  What has this religion done to you????

  You deserve a life, your son deserves a father. Put your anger where it belongs squarely on the "cult." Take the anger away from you. You lived a life that you were told what to do what to think etc. Think of you son, you Corey have the ability to give a normal life to him that you did not have. Making sure that a cult doesn't get control of him. You have lots to live for.

  You need to get help ASAP. You need a professional to talk to. Please call your local mental health provider and get the help that you need, so that you can be happy again. We care for you, and are worried sick.

  If anyone knows where this young man lives it is most definitely a 911 call.

  Leslie