Posts by PaintedToeNail

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Recovery

by wha happened? in

some time ago, i was finally sick and tired of being sick and tired, so i quit drinking.

i have 27 months without a drop and things are much much better.

i started to slack off on the meetings and my excuse was always, i'm better so the gap between meetings isn't as big a deal.

PaintedToeNail

I missed you too, Wha. Your sense of humor always makes me laugh. Congrats on your soberiety.

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i have been thinking about how the events surrounding my baptism may be of some interest to this board, so here is my story.. i began to talk about baptism when i was seven, but nobody took me seriously.

i let the matter drop until i was ten.

i was persistent this time so arrangements were made for the elders to go over the questions with me.. at the time, it was customary for baptismal candidates to study the live forever and united in worship books.

PaintedToeNail

It is truly sad how the borg plays upon the fears of the very young to get them baptised at a young age, an age where they are too young to really realize what they are getting into. The fear of being dead forever and of armageddon are used to manipulate impressionable kids. Child abuse actually.

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Apostasy Trial - Part 6 It's finally all online...

by RayPublisher in

the entire saga, all 3 hours are now online.

this last one took hours and hours to edit and i am so glad it is done.

(although i still have the behind the scenes footage to put up on how i did the hidden camera lol!

PaintedToeNail

Ray-I do have a question. You said the elders were not aware of this video as far as you know, but have you received any feedback from the borg itself?

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JWStruggle Apostasy Trial Videos Questions

by turtleturtle in

some questions for jwstruggle's apostasy trial videos:

1) what the heck happened with your marriage?

why did your wife divorce you?

PaintedToeNail

I have a question too Ray: Have you gotten any feed back from the Borg about these recordings? I am sorry to say that I cannot watch them all because of the time restrictions given by internet service provider, but what I did see was captivating.

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New guy on the block

by danno in

i am new to the forum, but i have been lurking in the shadows for a couple of months.

i found this site because my mom accidentally bookmarked it on my computer.

my mom doesn't realise that i know she has been posting.

PaintedToeNail

This is his mom posting. I want and have encouraged him to get the education he needs to make his dream come true. Not having had direction in my own life at his age, believing goals were wrong to have, as armageddon was upon us, therefore 'worldly' goals were futile, as was 'resistance'. We have had financial discussions and he is banking his cash, preparing for his big move. I love you, sweetie.

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I would love for you to know my Oompa.... (from one of his closest friends)

by Robert7 in

jw
friends

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PaintedToeNail

Wes and Stacey-thank you for such a heartfelt letter. I'm so sorry you and others here, have lost your dear friend. You have given him a human face.

What a tragedy.

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Please Help Me Welcome An Old Friend-Cuebert.

by Low-Key Lysmith in

jw
friends

a dear old friend has joined us here at jwn.

we go waaaaayyyyy back.. i can tell you all with conviction and sincerety that this girl has grace, wit, charm, and a wonderful mind.

beautiful woman, inside & out.. welcome, my dear.. -breck.

PaintedToeNail

Cuebert-Welcome. What a sad thing, to have the mementos of someone so special, seized and destroyed by a mad woman. Sidenote: my parent thought that I had demon problems (undiagnosed OCD and depression) too, they went through my possessions and got rid of anything that might be making me have my problems...but it wasn't done in a fit of anger, rather it was misdirected concern.

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Do these people realize the effect shunning has on the outsiders?

by jam in

jw
friends

this past week my sister called and ask if i knew my oldest.

daughter was in town.

she lives in a different state (1500 miles).. my sister was invited to a baby shower (my nephew baby).. now get this, my ex (jw) and her husband when they are in town.

PaintedToeNail

jam-what a sad situation. I feel so very sorry for you and your family. It is ridiculous what JW's do, and justify, in the name of 'keeping the congregation clean'. I'm sorry that you have had this come up and hurt you all over again.

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