Posts by Worldling9

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Mom died, How and When I found out

by 3rdgen in

hi friends,.

it's been awhile since i've been talkative.

thought i'd give you an account of my latest family dysfunction.. a brief backstory is that i am an only child whose parents were born in jw's.

Worldling9

I am so very sorry that any of this happened to you. Sending big hugs and the hope you can find the peace and joy you deserve.

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JW eBay Feedback Comment "Time Is Running Out!"

by pale.emperor in

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so i did a huge book clearout before i moved house a few weeks ago.

among the books for sale were some watchtower books that had become obsolete, old light or had since been "clarified" by the society.

so i thought they'd be wanted by ex-jw's or active apostates for their research.. unfortunately, it looks like an active jw is so brainwashed that they not only bought the "old light" version of gods kingdom rules but they even suggested that i read it because "time is running out".

Worldling9

I bought a few old JW books on Ebay to use in my collage work. One of them has areas of underlining and angry remarks in the margins. It looks to be an elderly person's handwriting...I guess maybe somebody finally woke up?

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Greetings and would like some advice about a potentially fun idea

by towerwatcher in

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hello fellow apostates!

my first post and a long time lurker here.

i would like to thank all of you for the existence of this board as this has been instrumental for me in leaving the place i once knew as "the truth".

Worldling9

Some of us might buy a shirt that says "I'm with Kevin"...

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The Scientology Cure

by Worldling9 in

did anyone see this program on investigation discovery?

it's a true story about scientology's lack of belief in therapy or meds for the treatment of mental illness, and the danger of denial.

though the dubs have eased up their stance on mental illness a bit, their attitudes remain similar.

Worldling9

Did anyone see this program on Investigation Discovery? It's a true story about Scientology's lack of belief in therapy or meds for the treatment of mental illness, and the danger of denial. Though the dubs have eased up their stance on mental illness a bit, their attitudes remain similar. I recommend watching, as there seems to be a high incidence of mental health issues among JWs and exJWs.

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black dog comes to visit

by zeb in

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dear friends,.

once again my depression has got the better of me and i must bow out for a time.. "the angels sang glory to god in the highest and on earth peace unto men of goodwill'.

so if that means at this special time of the year then have a happy and safe christmas time all of you.. hugs.

Worldling9

This is the hardest time of year for me. My thoughts are with you...

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"We Had No Idea How Manipulative He Can Be!"

by pale.emperor in

very stressfull and upsetting evening was had last night.

i dropped my 2yo daughter off to my ex-wifes home.

all seemed good until i got home.

Worldling9

By all means get a lawyer and get court ordered visitation. Not ok for her to withhold the child from you. Keep documenting everything; the court will not take kindly to her bad behavior.

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Hard to be completely respectful and the JW attitude

by scratchme1010 in

recently at work they conducted an mbti test for me.

for those who don't know, the mbti test is a personality test used by organizational psychologists in companies and organizations.

it is supposed to describe the best way you communicate, the best way of giving and receiving feedback, and for managers that test is supposed to explain to them the best way to manage their employees (i'm over simplifying, i know).. my profile came up as some kind of introvert (and when i was told that i said "what?

Worldling9

Scratchme, I am so sorry about the loss of your mother and the way you were treated. My jehovahmom died this year too...the dubs are really good at making things worse for the bereaved.

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The Metropolitan Museum Oasis Bible Tours in NYC

by Beachlover in

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i just came home from a day in nyc and was taken to the met for the the woman and her offspring tour i went to keep peace and just enjoy my family.

i've been to the metrpolitan museum of art on many occasions and have enjoyed spending time wandering thru the exhibits appreciating the art and history.

since all family members wanted to do the tour by the wts entitled a woman and her offspring, i thought i could just follow along and just enjoy the art and exhibits.. in all honesty, i'm still amazed at this whole tour.

Worldling9

These people sure know how to ruin a perfectly good day. I would have wandered away from the group and enjoyed my time at the Met.

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Depression, Anger and Anxiety

by Sorry in

for the last few months, i feel like i've been going through the 5 stages of grief.

lately, it's been happening simultaneously.

in my other posts, i've expressed anger at my family and congregation for their thoughtless ways.

Worldling9

You must WANT to be depressed? That's about the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

Depression is a medical issue. See a doctor and get a referral and possibly a prescription. You will likely feel better if you get some help.

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The one oclock meeting

by Steel in

i go to a hall (very rarely) with a single cong of about 60 people in a small city of maybe 10000. our board of elders is a bunch of childless weirdos or at least the ones that make an effort.. they recently changed the sunday meeting time from 10/12 to 1/ 3. a number of us are pissed off.

its makes to hard to drive to the city or go to a football game.. i just know the gestopo elders behind the change.

if your life isnt as miserable or pointless as theirs, they arent doing their job.

Worldling9

If you already attend rarely, it seems this would be a good opportunity to stop altogether. Obviously the new time just won't work for you.