Posts by Mimilly

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My story - witchywoman

by witchywoman in

it has been many years since i was dsfsd, i have written this to my sister in hopes that she could understand some of the reasons that the relationship between my daughter and myself have been strained for so many years.

i thought that by posting this it might help someone else that might be going through some of the same things.. here is my story.hello, as i stated in my other e-mail i will dedicate this entirely to trying to explain my situation with my daughter.

i hope you don`t mind if it gets lengthy.as you probably already know i chose to be a jehovahs witness, and was one for more than 16 years.

Mimilly

Witchywoman - Sweetheart - your story resounds with many here. My mom returned to my psychopathic (yes, he was/is) father, only to be beaten and degraded and told by the elders to try harder.

My first marriage went to hell when my witnessing brought my husband in. He was handling the mics just after being baptized. It appeared to me that they wanted brothers, and that a whole-hearted sister was a dime-a-dozen. Said husband started a rumor - and well, you can read my story. It's called My Story: Pieces of me. You and I have an enormous amount in common.

My girls were young when I was with that cult. For their first Christmas, they actually had three - one with my new hubby and I; one with my mom and relatives (huge xmas); and one with his parents. They have always hated the borg. Always. I feel enormous guilt over what they were made to go through. (elders thought I was demonized and had an exorcism, holding me down - all 6-8 of them. They burned ALL our belongings, smashed jewelry, and even took my baby's favorite stuffed bunny. All I can tell them now is how sorry I am and that my choice was very wrong.

I'm happy that Mary talks to you now. (Mary - such a pretty name) Please just love her, respect her and make each moment you are together precious. If her eyes open - she will see what the borg really is. It really takes time to 'come around', or a life altering experience.

Your X-husband sounds like the kind of man the borg wants in a position of power. Unfortunately. I don't see your decision of adultry as wrong. Anyone who has lived in that enviornment would understand. In your girls' eyes it was hard - but you must accept that you, too, are a person - a human - and have the right to respect and love and be safely touched. I beg you to not condemn yourself over that. Yes, you could have done things differently - but so could've the rest of us. No one has the right to throw stones.

Please feel free to email me hon. I was very touched by your experience, and I'm glad you're here - on this forum. It's a very healing place to be. Please be assured - I understand you.

huge warm hugs of welcome,

Mimilly

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What if the JW's lost 1/2 of their followers?

by Cappuccino OC in

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in my humbly opinion, the wts is afraid of loosing their uncommissioned & unsalaried "sales people".

the numbers haven't been realy rising except in economically disadvantaged countires, edc, also known as 3rd world countires.

the countries that report jw growth are the same ones that also report growth of the aids epidemic.

Mimilly

Witchywoman - Your post blew me away hon. I sat here reading it over and over. THAT angle had never occured to me before. You've hit the nail on the head.

You mentioned 'it's a way of life' to them, not a religion. Interesting oxymoron. It's only a way of life in that it rules their life, actions, decisions, time. But they will never admit to it being a religion,let alone a cult - because that would lump them in with worldly groups whom they want no part of. When I think of a religion that is a way of life - I think of the Quakers. (and they don't shun or look down on outsiders) They are self-sufficient and not business or money orientated. I don't know their beliefs, yet I know they ARE a community, and should the 'end' come, are far more prepared than the JWs, who depend on technology and money.

This leads to another point you made. The JWs becoming more tightly knit due to the end being so near. This idea escapes them - which proves their 'family' facade to be a facade. Instead, they are bickering and turning on themselves left, right and center. They call this weeding, but in the bible, the weeding is up to God. They have taken it upon themselves to judge, again, a job only God can do. As for the increase in converts - they themselves said in their literature that at some point it would slow down.

You said "Isn`t that the responsiblity of the gb to lead them into Jehovahs paradisaic government". If in fact they WERE the truth - yes. I will put a twist on your statement. The Governing Body is a parasitic earthly government, and have set themselves up as so.

You also said "I do not feel that what has ever been dispensed by these group of men has ever helped anyone to deal with living forever, only for living in the moment with an ideal look at the future, instead of a solid one." What they dispense has only helped to line their own pockets. They do not equip the dubs to live in the moment due to their stance on higher education. I have seen families who could've been living decently live in poverty due to this. One man had the education to be a professor but is working a minimum wage job - and has five children.

The GB is out for itself. They are a publishing company who control people's lives, and nothing more. If they believed they were truly God's organization, the corruption would not exist at this magnitude. One thing I have found is that they claim to be Jehovah's voice - his connection here on earth, yet these same people put the Pope down all the time.

Anyone who finally gets out witchywoman wonders how they could have believed all that crap. Don't be hard on yourself, because they are a cult and strategically wrap their rules around your throat and thoughts. Rejoice in the fact that you are free. We are now in a postion to help others.

As for the JWs losing followers - it was bound to happen, but I think the head honchos will pull back, regroup, wait until this blows over, and start again.... just like the Taliban.

Mimilly

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It is official! I am a member!

by maximumflash in

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i have decided to join this board after getting to read some of the stories here.

some of you might be familiar with me through conversation with my wife, cassiline, who has been a member here for quite some time now.. let me explain a few thing about my beliefs which will be boring to some of you so it's ok if you don't read this.

i don't have a religion, i simply believe in myself and the well being of others around me.

Mimilly

MaximumFlash - Welcome! Looking forward to your posts.

(give Cassi a hug fer me k?)

Mimilly

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This is the ultimate in depraved....

by Mimilly in

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posted at 12:44 pm edt friday, july 26. .

s.african baby-rapist jailed for life

reuters news agency.

Mimilly

POSTED AT 12:44 PM EDT Friday, July 26
space

S.African baby-rapist jailed for life

Reuters News Agency

Johannesburg A South African man was sentenced to life imprisonment on Friday for raping a nine-month-old baby, in an attack which outraged the country known for its high levels of violent crime.

South African radio said a High Court judge found David Potse at one time the boyfriend of the baby's mother guilty after police told the court that DNA samples taken from the infant had matched Mr. Potse's own.

"Judge Lacock told the court the crime was the most gruesome form of a human rights violation he had found in his 32-year-old career, and he believed the party deserved the death sentence," the radio station said.

It said that Mr. Potse, 23, was sentenced to a further 18 years imprisonment for indecent assault. Court officials could not be reached for comment.

The baby girl, nicknamed Tshepang (Have Hope) to protect her identity, had to have reconstructive surgery to repair her genitals and internal organs.

Some 21,000 cases of child rape were reported to South African police last year. The attacks have been fuelled by a myth that sex with a virgin will protect a man against AIDS or even cure him of the disease, that affects one in nine South Africans.

Potse's trial took place in Upington, a town in South Africa's western Northern Cape province. In a separate case in another part of the country, a court sentenced a 48-year-old farm labourer to 27 years imprisonment for raping an 11-year old girl two years ago, the South African Press Association said.

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i can't handle this anymore.

Mimilly

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* Bowen...The newest silenced Lamb*

by HaitianBoston in

now that had been officially disfellowshipped i wonder whether or not dateline will air a follow up story....that would most certainly hurt... .

i guess that new release video on disfellowshipped being a good things, had to do with preparing the friends on what was about to go down.

that's suck.... .

Mimilly

I find fault with your title. I do not believe for a second that Bill Bowen has been silenced. There are many elders still in 'good standing' who are quite ready to speak up. Bill will continue to spearhead the rights of abuse victims.

He will not go away or give up. That just isn't his style.

Mimilly

a not-so-silent-lamb

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Witnesses Just Want To Have Fun!

by Englishman in

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there are hundreds and hundreds of permitted extra-curricular activities for jw's to enjoy.

activities that have nothing to do with religion or worship where jw's can really have a ball!.

so, for all of you people who sometimes wonder if you should perhaps go back, lets all list the permitted fun things that any witness can do in his / her spare time.. i'll get the ball rolling:.

Mimilly

Sorry guys - but the brothers played chess and everyone played snakes and ladders.

Probably a locality thing.... depending on the 'tude of the elders.

Mimilly

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Witnesses Just Want To Have Fun!

by Englishman in

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there are hundreds and hundreds of permitted extra-curricular activities for jw's to enjoy.

activities that have nothing to do with religion or worship where jw's can really have a ball!.

so, for all of you people who sometimes wonder if you should perhaps go back, lets all list the permitted fun things that any witness can do in his / her spare time.. i'll get the ball rolling:.

Mimilly

Gossip. Share coupons. Spy. Picnics. Fly kites. Baseball. Surf apostate sites on the net. Crib, checkers, yahtzee, chess. Shoot hoops. Vollyball. Walking.

I'll think of some more.

Mimilly

Edited by - Mimilly on 25 July 2002 16:25:50

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What irritates you?

by writerpen in

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what irritates me is when the car in front of me on the interstate leaves his turning signal on for 8 miles.

i was so irritated at this coming back from lunch today that all i could think of was, 'wouldn't it be great if i had a rocket installed in this little car so i could blow his car off the road?

' why do we get pissed at little stuff like this?

Mimilly

What irritates me is connected to what irritates you. I loathe it when drivers don't use their turn signals. Leaving a signal on forever or not using it can result in serious accidents.

The other thing that irritates me is the setup of the shopping center parking lots. I mean - were these people on acid? (it's not like that everywhere, I know - but here in my lil city, Sackville, it's the setup of the parking lots that lead to the accidents there)

A major irritation is thug wannabes. Everytime I see one or hear one - I have to hold back the urge to drop-kick them.

Mimilly

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The Race Against Time - Stuck in a Mine - CNN

by Mister Biggs in

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this is scary.

i hope they all survive.. http://www.cnn.com/2002/us/07/25/mine.accident/index.htmlrescuers race time to save trapped miners'we know they're alive'.

july 25, 2002 posted: 11:07 am edt (1507 gmt).

Mimilly

At first I couldn't even stomach the headlines on this one. Awhile ago, here in my province, we had a mine disaster - Westray Mine. It was heartbreaking.

To be stuck 2km underground nauseates me. It's being buried alive. I hope they are able to get those men out.

My fingers are crossed for these men and their families.

Mimilly

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?'s for landlords and tenants

by Leander in

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next month i'll be taking the plunge and purchasing my first multi-unit building.

i've done some research on the area of landlording but as they say "experience is the best teacher".

so for those of you who have rented out to others before what would you say is the worst aspect of landlording?.

Mimilly

Hi Leander. I've had experience being a landlord AND being a tenant. I'll try to answer some of your questions. But first I want you to decide what kind of a landlord YOU want to be. That will have a huge effect on how your own questions are answered.

Secondly - do not ever, EVER - go against safety codes. Always have fire escapes, smoke alarms etc. Check with your local Fire Dept. for the safety codes and go by them. It is not worth it to save a few dollars and then lose a few lives.

Thirdly - lease. Always have a lease. And always give rent receipts. You will have to decide if you want to be monthly, or yearly. This gives you legal clout if a tenant stiffs you.

Fourth - Always ... check references. Lots of problems can be avoided by checking up to three references on each person.

If someone doesn't pay - you take them to the tenancy board, give them legal time to get out, and stick to it. Now if you have a really nice tenant who is having a hard time (who isn' t these days), and will be a bit late with the rent, you could try allowing them a couple of grace points here. But if it continually happens - they have to leave. Bottom line is your credit is being affected.

A good idea is to use a camcorder to show what the place looked like before and after a tenant. If there is any severe damage - go to the tenancy board and you'll have this proof. Of course, there is always the damage deposit, which you should keep in a bank account and NOT touch.

People want affordability,comfort and safety. So long as things work and aren't filthy, it doesn't have to be fancy. I cannot stress how important it is to have all the safety features in place.

When someone calls to tell you such and such isn't working - get right on it. Make calls and have a repairman come, or if you can - do the repair yourself. People will not put up with being cold or having no water etc. Make a list of handymen in your area who will do jobs for a reasonable price.

Keep receipts for everything and keep them filed.

If you have trouble with a tenant - keep a journal on them with dates, statements etc. You will also find yourself being the ref between two tenants who can't get along. It is you who will have to make the calls on those ones.

If the area is surrounded by lawn - keep it trimmed. Keep the floors clean and any glass doors clean. You don't want to be a slumlord. You'd be surprised how simplicity and cleanliness will attract people to your building.

I hope this is of some help. If I can think of anything else, I'll post it.

Mimilly