Posts by Je.suis.oisif

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Farewell

due to unforeseen circumstances, i need to say goodbye.

proverbs 14:16 nlt.

i have every faith that the governing body of jehovah's witnesses will bring about needed change very soon given the continuous pressure they face.

Je.suis.oisif

Should've made it clearer that I wast3d 32yrs of my life. I had a major wobble 14yrs ago.

I hope the future sorts itself out for you though. Please take care & live well.

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Farewell

by WITNESS-FOR-WATCHTOWER-REFORM in

due to unforeseen circumstances, i need to say goodbye.

proverbs 14:16 nlt.

i have every faith that the governing body of jehovah's witnesses will bring about needed change very soon given the continuous pressure they face.

I was in your position 14yrs ago. Had embarked on a second career because I was young enough. Catalyst presented itself that caused me to return. I realised that nothing had changed. I was held at arms' length for these 14yrs. Be very careful. These men do not represent " A God ". You're delusional.

RESULT:- 14yrs wasted. Gave up job that would've carried me into old age. Now I'm 60 and there's no market for me approaching pension age. I fell cheated, & I was a nobody in the org. I was always made to feel a nobody.

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When you were fully in, did you believe that you would not die?

by TTWSYF in

i know that it must seem silly to ask, but my brother and his family think that the big a will arrive before they die.

i tried to explain to my brother that everyone else who has ever lived in the past has died and only jesus has [physically] rose from the dead.. it is amazing that anyone could buy that line.

what crazy cult culture that could make people believe such nonsense?!.

Je.suis.oisif

Nope, and I got some funny responses from the "glazed eye brigade".

In the 32yrs that I struggled on, it just didn't sit right with my whole being. I convinced myself that I'd die before the big A? Then I'd be ressurected into the new system. That was the only way my brain could rationalise the hype.

I'm at this moment in time undergoing some major emotional maturing. At 60, I feel strange dealing with emotions & thought processes that should've been put to bed by now.

Watch this, I'll finally calm down & it will be goodnight Vienna.

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VERTIGO: 'My head is moving through space where, in reality, it is not.'

by compound complex in

jw
friends

greetings, fellow posters:.

wishing you well and offering my sympathy if you've ever experienced vertigo.

my neighbor is a physical therapist and told me about the epley maneuver, which i am now researching.. have you ever been through this hell of total incapacitation?.

Je.suis.oisif

CoCo,

I've never experienced this. My youngest daughter suffers from me and has had several bouts which has resulted in her being hospitalized.

Nothing to add, except good wishes for your recovery.

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Is this an "all-time" Low?

by Je.suis.oisif in

i just wanted to vent, nothing more.

my aunt died in edinburgh last week.

her obituary facilitates adding candles & personal messages.

Je.suis.oisif

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You've all made my heart lighter with your responses.

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Pioneer afraid to meet with elders commits suicide

by poopie in

jw
friends

they were afraid he would be df for something they did do instead of faceing possibility of being shunned commited suicide.

Je.suis.oisif

Ironically, since fading, I no longer entertain thoughts about topping myself. I personally believe this life is all you get. Better make the best of it then.

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Is this an "all-time" Low?

by Je.suis.oisif in

i just wanted to vent, nothing more.

my aunt died in edinburgh last week.

her obituary facilitates adding candles & personal messages.

Je.suis.oisif

DOC, my aunt is not a JW. All my aunt's family & extended family are RC. Sorry I didn't make this clear. It seems as if the message has been added anonymously. And if it is another form of witnessing, then it's up there with letter sending & counting time IMHO.

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Is this an "all-time" Low?

by Je.suis.oisif in

i just wanted to vent, nothing more.

my aunt died in edinburgh last week.

her obituary facilitates adding candles & personal messages.

Je.suis.oisif

Hi,

I just wanted to vent, nothing more. My aunt died in Edinburgh last week. Her Obituary facilitates adding candles & personal messages. On her page is a message of deepest symathy with 2 scriptures that could've come right out of the Reasoning Book under the subject of death. Now I know I'm only speculating here, but it's a gut feeling, and being a faded JW it kind of leaps off the page at me.

Has anyone else knowledge of this type of informal witnessing. If it is what I think it is. It just grates my carrot :÷(

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Keep the meeting going! (even if somebody's dying)

by TimeBandit in

jw
friends

this is a true story.

it's about a sister named henriette venema.

she was a very loyal jw.

Je.suis.oisif

Such a sad ending to a life. What a beautiful child she was. Condolences to you on losing your dear friend.

As for TED, he doesn't deserve a comment.

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not one but four witnesses at my door

by gerry in

having not had a witness knock on my door since i left over 13 years ago i was surprised a few sunday mornings ago to find two young sisters who i had not seen before at my door.

it was not long before their husbands who were witnessing at my neighbors joined the conversation.

the conversation went on for some time so i am keeping the experience as brief as i can.. mind you with all what has been happening lately with the australian royal commission here in australia i had been looking forward to having a discussion with any witness who comes within earshot.

Je.suis.oisif

Well handled gerry. Keep us updated.