Posts by mrs rocky2

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Ridiculous rules-

by ashitaka in

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so, what ridiculous rules have been imposed on you guys?

i had my jw father tell me that green shirts were rebellious, and an elder said that star wars was demonic, just to give a couple of examples.......

The congregation where your mom and step dad served in the 60s and early 70s was very strict. Of course, there were few young ones (few under the age of 50). Leisure suits were a no-no. Graduation parties - did not happen, in fact it was rare that any of us graduated...get out of high school as soon as possible so you could join the ranks of the pioneers. Music-only Kingdom melodies. My dad told us he would let us pierce our ears (one hole in each) if we would let him do it with an awl (think he was truly serious). I received an anonymous letter from a, ahem, well meaning sister, after I wore, in her opinion, a low cut dress to play piano for a KH wedding. Funny thing, you know how strict my dad was, he didn't see it as being low cut. Mustaches on brothers were not permitted. White shirts for the brothers. Dancing? didn't exist. What did we do for fun? we didn't...no such thing as fun - the end was coming! get out there and preach the kingdom. No one celebrated anniversaries. When I was 18 I moved to the south Seattle area and was shocked when I saw brothers on the platform wearing leisure suits. They had pizza parties. The kids went roller skating. They had softball games. It was a different world.

Mrs R

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A Flower That Kills......

by Sentinel in

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has anyone seen "white oleander", with michelle pfeifer?.

the previews looked really good.

mrs rocky2

I can usually get my hands on the books before I can get to a movie theater. The closest movie house is an hour away for me so I only get to see big screen movies a few times a year. There is a little grocery store in the closest town that has video rentals but they don't always keep up with the new releases. You all are so right, the movie is usually a disappointment. Good idea to see the movie first, then read the book. Wish I had the luxury.

Mrs R

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Help, if you can!!

by worldly girl in

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hey everyone!!

i need to know if anyone has any ideas for me as to where i can find contract work, such as clerical work to do from home.

i currently hate my job, and i've only been here for 3 weeks, it's a long story, but to sum it up, they mislead me on my job description and the role i play.... with that in mind, it occured to me that i'm sick and tired of the constant office politics, feeling of someone looking over my shoulder, and the hectic lifestyle that comes with being a working mommy.

mrs rocky2

Be careful with some of the 'work at home' internet places. You shouldn't have to pay any upfront money for set up. And check with the Better Business Bureau before giving out any personal information. Working from home would be so cool!

Mrs R

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A Flower That Kills......

by Sentinel in

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has anyone seen "white oleander", with michelle pfeifer?.

the previews looked really good.

mrs rocky2

The book is a good, but odd read, especially since I work for a mental health clinic. We see a lot of foster kids. A couple of folks from the office have seen the movie and read the book. They were not disappointed.

Mrs R

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Holiday Crafts

by VeniceIT in

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i've noticed that this is the first holiday season for many here on the board.

that means there's gonna be some pretty sad xmas trees this year .

so my question is does anyone have any great holiday craft ideas????

mrs rocky2

Ven,

I have lots of stamp art ideas for ornaments. Paper clay, stamps, ink and paint with a little wire...really pretty and you can add sparkles too. Paper beads with wire make nice garlands. And I just saw some really cute 'snow men' that look like marshmallows, think they would be easy to make as long as no one has a big appetite for marshmallows (not a problem for me, only like my marshmallows on fire).

Mrs Rocky

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Did Someone Die??

by RevMalk in

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is it just me, or did someone die around here?

the board seems to have taken a huge dumper.

a knaves religion is always the rottenest thing about him.

mrs rocky2

I've been out of town away from the internet for most of the past week and a half. I also avoid flame wars, unless I'm the one starting it. And lately I just haven't had much to say (which can be a very good thing - I usually have way too much to say ).

Mrs Rocky

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Medication for depression

by Dizzy Cat in

a little advise if possible.. i do suffer on and off from depression and am at present engaging in a warfare to overcome these problems, as unfortunately i have become bogged down with negativity again.. have any of you here used medication prescribed by your gp and if so, was it effective for you?

also, did you suffer any side effects from the use of the medication?.

i am interested as my gp has offered to put me on a course of anti-depressants, but to say i am fearful, is to understate how i feel about the use of prescribed drugs.

mrs rocky2

A friend of mine just started med therapy for her depression. It's the newer version of Effexor, I'll have to find out the name. She told me this morning that she feels so much better. She is an incest survivor and has been treated for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the past. She has been experiencing a major depressive episode for almost a year and went back to her MD to get some help. I'm so glad to see her feeling better. If change diet/exercise doesn't help meds are something worth looking in to.

Mrs Rocky

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I'm being DF'ed...

by email in

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this is my first post on this board even though i have been lurking for a looong time.... .

i have just being told that the judicial committee has decided to disfellowship me and that i have a week to appeal if i decide to do so.

the reason: "apostasy".

mrs rocky2

Sorry you have to deal with the JC kangaroo court. But welcome! Some of us get testy in our posts every now and then, try not to take it too personal. Hope you can find some solace here as I did.

Mrs Rocky

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The Pot Calling the Kettle Black

by IslandWoman in

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i wonder sometimes if to outsiders who visit this and other xjw discussion boards it seems as if xjws never "bought the farm" and that's why they look down on those who did.

there is much ridicule of the rank and file here, why?

if we placed literature, conducted a bible study, brought a bible study to the point of baptism, gave talks, commented at the watchtower study, volunteered,

mrs rocky2

I think we need to remember that people who post here are at different stages of 'recovery.' When Rocky and I first realized WT didn't have the real truth we both went through a range of emotions, anger included. We were angry at God for having allowed us to be duped, we were angry at WT for misleading us, we were angry at ourselves for being so trusting of men. So ridiculing those still in, especially those who blindly follow the leadership of the WT may be an expression of this anger and pain. I do agree that most rank and file JWs are only doing what they do because they have been taught (grilled, inculcated, brainwashed even) to follow the WT without thought to right or wrong, their salvation is at issue. Some are very good people, but not all. We all do things that are probably not in good taste when we are experiencing pain. In our case, time has eased our pain and the desire to ridicule those still loyal to WT has lessened.

Mrs Rocky

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The local co speech about Malawi

by Nordic in

i remember in the summer 2001, when the co was given a speech about the malawi sister's and brother's.

he told how the top jw wanted to talk to the president of malawi.

when they arrived to the meeting the president was nervous and had his lawyer beside him.

mrs rocky2

Misunderstandings came at a high price. The WT directive for that period of time seems to be based on a Western democratic political system where there are three choices: yes, no, abstain (neutral). Malawi was not a Western democracy. There was no choice to be made. Political rulershp was not at issue. Citizenship (laws, taxation, etc.) were the issue. I wonder if WT would do the same thing if the US decided to make people pay 25 cents to get a social security card. While there are politics involved in the USA social security system the average John Q. Public is not involved in those political issues. 'President for life' are just substitute words for dictator. If you didn't have the card you didn't belong in the country.

Mrs Rocky