Posts by LisaK

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I Need To Vent...

by LisaK in

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they found me.

i went to the grocery store yesterday, and an old congregation member was hiding in the parking lot passing out wt's.

(end of the month you know, gotta log all those placements for your service report) i don't know how they found me, but she said "i heard you're living over on so-and-so street?

They found me. I went to the grocery store yesterday, and an old congregation member was hiding in the parking lot passing out WT's. (End of the month you know, gotta log all those placements for your service report) I don't know HOW they found me, but she said "I heard you're living over on so-and-so street?" I blasted her, and walked away, SHE FOLLOWED ME. Aaarrrghhh! To my home. I got out of the car and she was at the end of my driveway still trying to talk to me. I told her to leave. She did, but THEN 2 ELDERS from the local congregation showed up this morning during breakfast. I felt that old feeling, feeling like I was hiding. (Remember HBH? Home but hiding?) Any suggestions for facing these folks with a strong will. I feel like such a wimp. Happy New Year everyone..............lk

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01/2002 KM announcement re: letter to elders

by lookin in

i sent this to dateline a few days ago.... ********.

regarding the upcoming pedophile story on dateline a recent announcement has been made in the publication: our kingdom ministry.

this publication is distributed to all active publishers of jehovah's witnesses on a monthly basis.. the following statement is in the january 2002 km:.

LisaK

You're right, Dedalus. It's not Fort Knox. It's an analogy. You know very well that the elders keep anything relating to the body of brothers locked up tight. The congregation does not receive that information. If anonymous wasn't concerned about sharing that information, he/she would identify themselves. One step further, they wouldn't be on the site at all. It's obvious there's some kind of doubt in his/her mind. I am merely curious about his/her motivations.

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01/2002 KM announcement re: letter to elders

by lookin in

i sent this to dateline a few days ago.... ********.

regarding the upcoming pedophile story on dateline a recent announcement has been made in the publication: our kingdom ministry.

this publication is distributed to all active publishers of jehovah's witnesses on a monthly basis.. the following statement is in the january 2002 km:.

LisaK

If you are an active JW, why are you posting supposed confidential information regarding the innerworkings of the congregation? (=:0) I know from experience "the brothers" would not dig it, no way, no how. They keep that information locked up like Fort Knox, and dole out the "spiritual food" and the "the proper time" Why, may I ask are you even looking at websites of ex-JW's? I ask not to be rude, I ask out of pure curiousity. Any Bethelite I have ever met, would never dream of looking at anything remotely resembling an apostate forum. Peace.................

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hello all--new to board; my story

by razorMind in

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hello everyone...hope all are having a great holiday season.. ***warning--kind of long***.

i am 31 and have been "out" for an undetermined # of years...probably starting as soon as i moved out of the house at age 23. i just "drifted away".. i was born into the jw faith.

my parents remain devout and "zealous" to this day.

LisaK

Hi there! I'm a "newbie" to the forum and I enjoyed your bio very much. I wasn't raised in "the truth", but I can relate to nearly every line. I joined when I was 20 with my now ex-husband. I remember wishing I could go to college as I was not too long out of high school. But, alas-a "loving" elder in the congregation said I should set my sights on Bethel service with my then-husband. HA! What an absolute waste of 10 years. The time is gone, can't get it back. Gotta look forward to the future. I'm STILL trying to clear my head of the cobwebs after being out of the organization about 5-6 years. Blessings and prayers to you as you climb your mountain, He won't give you any more than you can bear.