Posts by millie210

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JW to SDA anyone do it ?

by Introvert 2 in

a couple friends pointed me to some info on the sabbath and i just plain like it, being the workaholic i am it's a lifesaver for me and gives me the motivation to be more balanced about my business and work schedule.

so from there i looked into the adventists and found a hall near my place and went last week.

i honestly enjoyed myself and the meeting time is not disruptive and the people were great and pretty laid back.

millie210

This is such an interesting thread.

Not many religions hold up to intense scrutiny do they?

At least that is my take away.

Introvert 2
Hi all,
A couple friends pointed me to some info on the Sabbath and I just plain like it, being the workaholic I am it's a lifesaver for me and gives me the motivation to be more balanced about my business and work schedule.

This gets to the heart of the matter Introvert2.

I think one of the gifts life hands us upon leaving the JWs is the freedom to try what makes us feel good.

Its similar to trying on new clothes. Not much to be gained in trying on cheap worn fabrics (drugs, alcohol etc...

but it can be loads of fun to try on the silks and wools and fine spun cottons in beautifully dyed colors. Who knows what one may find works for them?

On the Sabbath, at its core there are some interesting things going on anthropologically speaking. The entire concept of preparing food and abode ahead of time so that you can take a day to relax, visit with others, drink fine wine and know all the while that there is no societal expectation for you to be "working" or doing "something" is a beautiful one. It encourages all the things that feed the soul.

So try on this hat, see if it works for you!

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Petition for U.S. AG investigation.

by freemindfade in

not sure if anything will come of this.

but i signed it.. https://www.change.org/p/united-states-attorney-general-investigate-the-watchtower-society-of-jehovah-s-witnesses-re-child-sexual-abuse?recruiter=363165656&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink.

millie210

Hi eyeuse2b,

Go to the link in the original post and fill out the info and click on the button after you fill out the info boxes.

You will receive an email after you vote in case you have any doubt about whether your vote went through.

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A word of advice clining to their persecutors ...

by SecretSlaveClass in

let me start off by saying i do not presume to have the answers, i am merely offering advice.. i will preface this posting with this, cutting a long story short:.

my sister was raped by a popular jw lad wh's dad happen to be a rock star elder.

in the attempt to fight him off his face was covered with scratches and it was reported to the police ( instead of rape he was sentenced on the lesser charges of sexual battery and assault) but he confessed to having violent, consentual sex.

millie210

You have lived a life that is unique in many ways SSC.

I enjoy hearing about it and seeing things from your perspective.

I think of us ex JWs as being a rare group. Touchy, sensitive, beautiful, wise and all at different stages.

If the rest of the world is like a piano or maybe an organ, than we are like the carillion bells of humanity.

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The JW Family

by dubstepped in

jw
friends

maybe this is a bit obtuse, but see if you can follow me here and maybe throw in your own views.

as i see it, the organization as a whole is a family, and like most, it is dysfunctional.

you have the parents in those taking the lead (gb, elders, overseers, etc.

millie210

Well Dub, you were probably not wrong - just sharing your current perspective at that time.

Isnt it interesting to read back and see how our thoughts change as our knowledge about the inner workings of the Org grows?

I felt exactly like you did in your OP at one point. Then I got a big shock when the compilation of devious actions by the Org was revealed to me through research here.

So now I am working on keeping my balance. Trying not to be too outspoken with my JW friends that remain, trying to see where the real blame lies (its a trickle down) and trying to forge ahead in a positive frame of mind.

It can be exhausting and a little lonely I am finding.

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i made my sister cry :(

by BlackWolf in

jw
friends

so lately i've felt so frustrated and overwhelmed that i had to tell someone how i felt.

my parents were gone so i decided to talk to my sister.

we've always been close so i thought i could trust her because we have talked about it before.

millie210

BlackWolf
Thank you all for the advice. I realize now that my sister is probably not mature enough to handle this yet ( she just turned 14) but id hate more than anything to see her waste her entire life for something so stupid

Well that is certainly an understandable and loving viewpoint that you have.

There is a really good old saying that talks about "what you are doing speaks louder than what you are saying."

If your sister sees you slowly but surely build a nice life independent of the JWs she will be much more likely to explore her own doubts in the future.

An added benefit is that you will then be in a position to help her in whatever practical ways she needs.

All the best to you BlackWolf!

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Fading and finding our REAL beliefs

by BeautifulMind in

jw
friends

hey all.

i hope you are all having a good day.

just a quick update on our fade.

millie210

Really enjoyed reading your heart warming post..

Your words about taking your babies to the park and getting to know the others there made me smile.

Time spent loving your children instead of "struggling" with them is a gift you are giving them and yourself!

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Petition for U.S. AG investigation.

by freemindfade in

not sure if anything will come of this.

but i signed it.. https://www.change.org/p/united-states-attorney-general-investigate-the-watchtower-society-of-jehovah-s-witnesses-re-child-sexual-abuse?recruiter=363165656&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink.

millie210

Signed it.

now its nine...

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So I was enjoying a business trip in down town Bangkok...............Next thing BANG!!!

by cantleave in

jw
friends

so last night i was having a wonderful meal in a very nice restaurant when we heard what we thought was a loud clap of thunder.................. it was a bomb.

yards from my hotel.

thankfully i made a few decision that meant i wasn't in the wrong place at the wrong time.

millie210

Seeing your beautiful pictures makes it all seem very real.

I am so glad you are ok cantleave.

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JW to SDA anyone do it ?

by Introvert 2 in

a couple friends pointed me to some info on the sabbath and i just plain like it, being the workaholic i am it's a lifesaver for me and gives me the motivation to be more balanced about my business and work schedule.

so from there i looked into the adventists and found a hall near my place and went last week.

i honestly enjoyed myself and the meeting time is not disruptive and the people were great and pretty laid back.

millie210

I took a 6 week class with SDA last winter.

My impressions were that the people were much more relaxed and seemed happier than the folks in my own Kingdom Hall did.

Their growth is much more impressive than the JWs also.

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Remember the two elderly sisters?

by John Aquila in

about a month ago i posted what had happened to two elderly sisters who were reprimanded by a couple of elders for crying because the jw broadcasting was going to be stopped at the kingdom hall and it was up to each publisher to learn how to use the internet.

if you recall the sisters got together with my mom and talked about it and it resulted in all of them declining to make meals for the pioneers.

here is the link.

millie210

This is the greatest thing I am probably going to read today.

Way to go older ladies!!!