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  Elders? Ministerial servants? Pioneers

  by lv4fer in

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  i'm just curious.

  how many of you were elders or ministerial servants or pioneers?

  were you an elder or ms or pioneer when you realized it wasn't the truth or a had you stepped down already, were you "weak" when you realized it?

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  Lost Diamond

  I was a Regular Pioneer and went to Pioneer School in 1987. I was always open minded about all their beliefs and found that I felt guilty because of this. I felt I wasn't doing the preaching work whole heartedly, but only doing it because I felt I should....that it was the good thing to do to get closer to Jovah. I was trying to associate with the "in" crowd.

  I was an elders daughter, raised in the org., and basically my brothers and I were considered the good kids in the kingdom hall....hell, I never even got called into a meeting in the "back room" with any of the elders. So, I also felt the pressure of not letting my JW parents down. I truely understand the guilt and the pressure associated with remaining an active witness!

  I fianally decided to take my life into my own hands when I divorced my abusive JW husband in 1998 and left the organization. I did it the "slow fade" way during and after the divorce. I was tired of not being allowed to be me and tired of having my own needs ignored. I am now much happier, guilt free, and feel I am a worthy person........and it's not based on how many doors I can knock on, but by the spirit that drives me and the true lady that I am.

  Bernadine
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  Last Post - My Most Painful Public Confession

  by Amazing in

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  my most painful confession

  note to simon: i will use some expletives, but i hope that they will be retained as this is intended to be an otherwise civil and thoughtful post to all my fellow ex-jws.

  please read on, as this is most painful.

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  Lost Diamond

  Jim,

  I mostly read through the posts, but I don't always respond to them. I've always enjoyed your posts. You are a remarkable and a very intelligent person.....I admire that tremendously. Amen to your words above.

  Take Care and God bless!

  Bernadine
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  The SOB gets 6 Months in the Gray Bar Hotel

  by Amazing in

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  hi all ... i am back from oregon ... yes, i am going to make my last three thoughtful posts ... but ... some news first ... .

  you may recall that last january-february my son-in-law's jw dad admitted guilt to his act of pedophilia with a non-jw girl ... he was tested with a device that checks sexual response to child porn ... based on that his sentencing would be determined ... and ... the family and i thought that he would only get 10 years probation based on what the prosecutor told me ... well ... i just learned that he also earned 6 months in the gray-bar hotel ... lovingly sponsored by the local county jail ... it will start in early january and end in early june 2003.

  (the maximum sentance in oregon is about 7 years for his specific crime.

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  Lost Diamond

  Amazing,

  It is my understanding that If he was convicted of a sex offense, then he will not be allowed near minor children at all once he is released. He will then have to register as a sex offender. Is he around his grandchildren?

  May I ask where in Oregon were you? I live in Beaverton, Oregon.
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  Question for fade-aways.

  by bay64me in

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  well, i panicked, i prepared and had excuses ready.

  strategies and contingency plans up and running.

  i have been awaiting, nay willing my "inactive persons' shepherding call" (whatever) and it hasn't happened yet!.

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  Lost Diamond

  Nope, I haven't. But, I moved to a different state. The elders here harassed me for a bit, then I moved to another city. I quit going to meetings once I moved away....never carried my publishers card with me. I'm still wondering if they will tract me down, and if I will get a suprise visit from one of the elders.
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  Hello to all of you...

  by ExpandedMind in

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  i've been visiting this website for months and decided it's time for me to say hello to all of you... so "hi!

  i have been away from the wts for a while, but lately have felt a need to get in touch with others who have travelled the same path.

  until relatively recently, i thought that all was "well" (relatively speaking) in the organization, but have found it facinating to read the comments of those who are still associated with the wts and how they are dealing with it.

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  Lost Diamond

  WELCOME!!!

  BTW...I really like your quote.
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  Powerball fever

  by DevonMcBride in

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  yep, i was hit by the powerball fever.

  i'm talking about the powerball lottery for those not in the 25 states participating.

  i bought my tickets today and the numbers will be called tomorrow night.

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  Lost Diamond

  We had a pool of 20 people at work who all pitched in for the Lottery......we won!!!! $10, that is

  We are investing it ....and we'll try again.

  Edited by - lost diamond on 27 December 2002 19:53:29
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  What is the worst.....?

  by teenyuck in

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  name you could call an old, bitter, hateful, ungrateful, sour woman?

  i need some options when i next speak to my mother-in-law...

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  Lost Diamond

  Mam...
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  Want to help with some research?

  by Kingpawn in

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  as most of you know, i'm studying tarot cards.

  each week a new lesson arrives via e-mail.. a couple of weeks ago, lesson 3 showed me how to do a three-card spread.

  it's where a queston is asked, the 22 cards of the major arcana are shuffled, and the top three cards drawn.

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  Lost Diamond

  Mark,

  I sent you an email....
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  Parents Without Partners

  by Lost Diamond in

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  i have been recently separated and i have a 10 yr old son and a 7 yrs daughter.

  they get bored and i am constantly trying to think of things to do that are fun and entertaining for them, so i decided to look into parents without partners.

  they have a whole calendar of events for the kids and for the adults.

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  Lost Diamond

  Farkel,

  Great! Then I have something to look forward to! I won't run and hide...I think I will give them a chance.

  My kids would love to find new friends. The only ones they have now are the ones at the kingdom hall when my Ex takes them. They need to expand their horizons and see that not all non JW's are evil.

  Bernadine
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  Steven Hassan needs info on court case

  by DevonMcBride in

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  i received the following e-mail from steven hassan.

  he read farkel's post about the judge banning shunning in a jw custody battle and would like more information.

  i am very interested in receiving the actual case documents.. .

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  Lost Diamond

  Really? My ex-husband is always telling my kids (whom he takes to the meetings on Thursday nights) that I am going to die in Armagedon. I have legal custody now, but this infuriates me because my children get very bothered by this...and they beg me to go back to the meetings. I tell them why I won't go in a way that they will understand, considering their age. This really gives me something to think about next time he brings up custody issues!