Posts by millie210

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Happy Birthday smiddy

by smiddy in

and a happy birthday to anybody else who born on the 5/7 month.

smiddy.

Disfellowshipping Question

by Elizabeth Thompson in

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friends

i have been a baptized witness for about 30 years.

from the time i was a kid.

i've been the only one in my family who is baptized until 15 years later when my mother got baptized.

millie210

If you could physically move to a different location that would be nice for you.

If that is not possible then a very low profile fade to black sounds like a good plan.

You seem to be thinking very clearly and that is smart Elizabeth!

All the best to you and your husband.

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What was the point of the bunker video

by Crazyguy in

they get caught by the bad guys at the end anyway, don't get what thier point is to the video?

of course i haven't seen it all they way either.

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millie210

Another bit of weirdness about the bunker video is the topic of conversation that takes place throughout the whole video.

You would think that if people were in that situation, they would be talking about what circumstances put them there. They would be frantic over friends and loved ones who were not there and if they were safe somewhere else. They would also be planning their next move...."what ifs" would be discussed.

But instead, they all talk about their various weak points they have been working on overcoming.

The pride of not wanting to take counsel? Seriously?

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Pavlovian mutt

by Pavlovian mutt in

so i finally got a chance to sit at a private pc and join up.

recently exiled from jwr, born in, faded 20 years ago, separated two years ago.

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millie210

Hi,

Glad your here and look forward to more posts from you!

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Don't believe anyone is up there listening - said a prayer anyway out of sense of obligation

by Zoos in

i've read many statements on this forum from people who have expressed the sentiment that you don't shove ttatt down the throat of an older person.

it would be too traumatic and its best to let some people, in some situations, simply pass on in the delusion.. its humane.

merciful.. in the initial roar of my awakening, i was unable to cuddle up to that sentiment; preferring, instead, to shove the blood curdling shock of truth down the throat of anyone i could get my grip on... age be dammed.

millie210

What a nice person you are Zoos!

You did the right thing IMO.

If there truly is no God then whats the harm? To refuse to pray leans on giving too much credence to things not believed in, right?

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Open discussion on "Spiritual Intelligence"

by Fernando in

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friends

it was a surprise to learn that there are quite a number of si books, and si tests, out there.. what are your thoughts on si?.

millie210

Xanthippe

I put my heart and soul into that post ...

Xanthippe, I wanted you to know that I read this earlier this morning before heading out to enjoy some fireworks. It was very thought provoking.

As someone doing a slow fade after a lifetime of JW-ism, I have a steep learning curve. There is much to figure out.

Addressing the various complex and intricate parts that make up "the self" in a new way (apart from the black and white non negotiable way taught by the Org) is extremely important to me.

I like the points you presented. Thank you for sharing them.

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What should I do?

by Tameria2001 in

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friends

hello everyone, it's been quite a while since i was last on this forum.

originally i was under a different user name, but lost all that information when i moved to a different state.

anyways, i had left the jws back in 2001, after being raised up in it most of my childhood life.

millie210

Why cant the JW relatives be the ones to leave after a few hours? Since they are the ones with the special requirements?

That would work out in my case because I am usually running late anyhow! They could leave before I actually made it (if it were me).

Besides, those type of parties are always more fun towards the end than in the beginning. So let em come and go. Then the real fun can start once you get there.

I am sorry you have to deal with this. It is so very unfair and I would say childish but children actually dont do silly things like this.

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At a regional convention today....

by Nobodyspecial in

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it really stands out to me just how phoney the bonds of forced brotherhood are.

the smiles are paper thin when they see each other in hotels.

the laughs forced.

millie210

Accurate descriptions.

Plus all the money it has taken for most families to achieve the goal of the "great assembly".

Time off work, vehicle in good repair, hotel costs, food costs and dont forget to donate!

For women especially, the assemblies are hell. Even in this day and age, women judge each other by hair, clothing and makeup.

Only the JWs have their own weird frame of reference for what is the top shelf look.

If you wear modest, long, flowing dress, mousy hair and makeup and are a pioneer, you RULE the look!

If you are a man, any suit will do, its that bowing and scraping to the elders and getting in your 10 hours a month that will look good on you. As a bomnus, volunteer in parking at the assembly where you get the blessing of standing for hours while rude people who dont want to be there ignore you sweating in your best suit on their behalf.

The other look that is envied is the extremely well to do look. While this is frowned on by the Org officially and while you probably wont get many "privileges" this is still a look that matters. Drive a great car, a great suit, nice jewelry and, Louboutins or DKNYs and a Kate Spade purse for the woman and you will get silent but very real admiration.

Of course, the tight, strapless and/or backless dressed will also get noticed, with pursed lips by the "sisters" and carefully suppressed sighs by their glared at husbands, especially if there is a tattoo involved.

I have seen many sisters feeling flattened under the weight of all this, crying while getting ready in the morning or in the evening if the day didnt go right.

Sucking back tears to get the kids down to the pool, because as we all know....that is the ONLY fun things the kids will get.

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