Posts by Lost Diamond

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Anybody from Portland, Oregon...?

by hillary_step in

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if so please mail me off-line.

best regards - hsedited by - hillary_step on 11 september 2002 23:31:19.

Lost Diamond

Ven,

My brother (Salud) tells me that you are a fun person. Look me up when you're back in town....besides, I could pretend to like Chucky Cheese. All joking aside, seriously get a hold of me when you're back. I think you and I could stir up some trouble.

Dave (from the huffy class)

We probably shouldn't invite you....all the excitement, we don't want to set off your ol' ticker! You know how you run out of breath so easily and all.

Seriously you are too focused...you do need a vacation! Take Care!

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Tell us about your Profile Pic

by Beck_Melbourne in

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just wondering about some of the profile pics...i think its nice to know a bit about the person you want us see, or the person you don't want us to see.

so what were you thinking when the pic was taken, how long ago, and where were you?

mine was taken last month, just after my 36th birthday.

Lost Diamond

I don't have a recent photo of myself...yet. When I get one I will post it.

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Anybody from Portland, Oregon...?

by hillary_step in

jw
friends

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if so please mail me off-line.

best regards - hsedited by - hillary_step on 11 september 2002 23:31:19.

Lost Diamond

Connie,

I'm all for a party! Just let me know time and place!!

Let Seven know...I think he needs a party...he was sounding kinda huffy there . I'd really like to meet others in this board from my area, so I do think a party is in order!

Ginny,

Connie has a good idea...let's get together sometime!

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Anybody from Portland, Oregon...?

by hillary_step in

jw
friends

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if so please mail me off-line.

best regards - hsedited by - hillary_step on 11 september 2002 23:31:19.

Lost Diamond

Dave,

Yes, it is definintely a small world! Looks like we have a few "Beavers" in our midst!

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Anybody from Portland, Oregon...?

by hillary_step in

jw
friends

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if so please mail me off-line.

best regards - hsedited by - hillary_step on 11 september 2002 23:31:19.

Lost Diamond

Hillary,

Just let me know when. I'd love to come...I sent you an email earlier.

Songmistress,

Hey, we're neighbors! I live in Beaverton too. Check you email.

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Assembly picketing

by freedom96 in

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when i went to the assemblies, i would see people picketing, holding signs up, etc.

you would have "security" to look out for green bibles, and keep opostates out.. i never looked at them with hatred, never really gave it much thought at all.. i am curious if anyone here has participated in protesting the assemblies, and what were the reactions?

Lost Diamond

I remember feeling afraid when I would see apostates picketing outside of our assembly hall. I thought for sure they must be demonized! It was almost as if I looked at them they were sure to cast a spell on me!

I don't think this works on sending positive messages across.

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Feeling depressed

by truthseeker1 in

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its weird...i was feeling fine all day and then all of a sudden i just feel depressed.. i'm wondering if i made a mistake divorcing my wife.

i know i made a right decision leaving the wt, but just wonder if i should have stuck it out with her.

not that she wanted me or anything, thats the main reason why i left.

Lost Diamond

Truthseeker,

I'm sorry you feel that way. If you were not happy in your marriage you did the right thing. I speak from experience. Whatever you do, enjoy yourself and get to know yourself better. Don't rush into a serious relationship at this point. You need to be happy with yourself first before you could share your heart with anybody else. This is the time to explore things in life that really matter to you and only you...maybe be a little selfish, it's called taking care and nurturing yourself. It takes time...something I wish I would have given myself. Hang in there!

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Anybody from Portland, Oregon...?

by hillary_step in

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friends

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if so please mail me off-line.

best regards - hsedited by - hillary_step on 11 september 2002 23:31:19.

Lost Diamond

Hillary,

I'm from the Portland area. I live in the Beaverton area. Please feel free to email me!

ConnieLynn,

My brother, Salud, has told me what a great person you are.....hope to meet you someday.

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help, for those leaving cults

by zev in

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one year and a half ago, i went to my boss, and i leveled with her about my life as a jw, my doubts, and concerns.. she tried to find me professional help, with the many connects she has with professionals, and various organizations she is connected with, and came up with nothing.. fortunately, i managed without the help, somehow with the support and love from my family, and one very special person .

last week we (gwen and i) attended a support group, something we became aware of.

i had never heard of such a thing, and found out, they are starting the first of its kind support system here in massachusetts.. the place is called : the new england institute of religious research .

Lost Diamond

Do any of you know of a support group in the Portland, Oregon area?

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My Girlfriend Admitted Adultery, Is she still a JW

by JohnHenry in

i've been dating a woman who is a jw and is currently going through a divorce from an abusive relationship.  she has admitted adultery (stupid) though there was never any proof.  she did mention something about excommunticated, but it's difficult to get answers from her because she doesn't want to talk about it.  that is probably because i'm atheist, and obviously her views are opposite of mine.  but i'm having trouble getting a straight answer from anyone at this point.  if she is excommunicated is she still a jw?  any help would be greatly appreciated.  thanks.

Lost Diamond

I agree with Wasasister 100%!