So i have been thinking and wondering, as exwitnesses how does this whole possibilty of war scare you.?. we were taught for so long that things like this lead to the GT. i thnk being a witness for so long makes this more scary then it really is.. i my self will probably go hide the day the world cries peace and security.. and is that something that my happen if they get all of the terriost? or am i just scared from being in the truth and that being drilled in my head??
NoLongerAjw
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An exjw's concerns and questions.
by NoLongerAjw inso i have been thinking and wondering, as exwitnesses how does this whole possibilty of war scare you.?.
we were taught for so long that things like this lead to the gt.
i thnk being a witness for so long makes this more scary then it really is.. i my self will probably go hide the day the world cries peace and security.. and is that something that my happen if they get all of the terriost?
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Another JW Account of WTC
by messenger indear brothers and sisters,.
it's 2:30 am and the phone lines are now open around here.
hopefully, you'll be able to get this message.
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NoLongerAjw
Stories like this are just mind blowiing.. they were right there where this happend and the one thing she has to report is that, "We let a JW family who lost all there stuff stay here with us last night".. what about all those other people?? what do Jw's do when they see that woman who's home was destroyed walking with 2 kids, looking for her husband.. do they snicker cause ahh maybe the end is near?? i wouldnt doubt it.. i like the part that says "we were told to stay within the bethel compound.". does that sound like a cult or what? it just makes me sick that they can't help fellow men.. but probably inside are cheering.. and using it as a way to push more mags. you think they go up to firefighters on break and offer them the mags .. and mention the donation?? i bet they do.. uugghhh just upsets me..
NLAJ
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Why did you get baptized?
by NoLongerAjw inwas it for love of the kingdom hall and jehovah?
pressure .. felt like you had to?
for me it was because all my friends my age had gotten baptized.. and it was left up to me to do it too.. to fit in i guess.
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NoLongerAjw
Was it for love of the kingdom hall and Jehovah? Pressure .. felt like you had to? for me it was because all my friends my age had gotten baptized.. and it was left up to me to do it too.. to fit in i guess. what was your reason?
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Which meeting was the hardest to attend for you ?
by NoLongerAjw infor me i think it was the sunday meeting.. just wanting to stay home and sleep in.. but i think the watchtower study was the hardest to sit threw... you had to have it studied before hand.. and highlighted.. then sit there and listen to it all over again..
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NoLongerAjw
For me i think it was the Sunday meeting.. Just wanting to stay home and sleep in.. But i think the watchtower study was the hardest to sit threw... you had to have it studied before hand.. and highlighted.. then sit there and listen to it all over again..
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elders visit need advice from ex elders, any
by jurs inhi eveyone,.
i just got back from vacation.
i missed reading everyones postings.. i just received a call from an elder in my congregation.
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NoLongerAjw
Wondering why wont they let you have someone with you? when they come to visit and set you straight so to speak.. i have'nt went to a meeting in 3 years.. i dont think there is anyway my hubby would let me sit in a room all alone with 3 elders.. are you saying he would not be able to be present? he just wouldnt want them to interigate me all by myself.. i went to the meetings for 13 years.. my hubby is not a jw.. just wondering..
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Just a female thing?
by anglise insince drifting from the org over the last year or so i have been slowly updating my clothes.
i thought maybe it was just me who had been dressing like a middle aged matron since i was 23 but whilst talking to a young xsister recently i learnt that she too has thrown out most of the clothes she used to wear whilst a dub.. has anyone else found themselves doing this, and is it just a female thing?
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NoLongerAjw
HI, I havent posted for awhile... My clothing style has not changed much at all.. i go for comfort.. I only own 1 dress now though.. and NO pantyhose... I did get my first tattoo about 2 months ago... at age 24... me and my hubby went on vacation.. and i just had an urge to get one.. so i did.. it's a butterfly on my back right shoulder... i love it.. and it only hurt a little... now i really want one on my lower back... might do that sometime...
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Question #3 "What will you say?"
by ozziepost inall irregular and inactive publishers will be pleased with the heartwarming news that april will see a special campaign by the elders to encourage you.
yes, don't faint, it must be true because the april kingdom ministry says so.
in fact, so strong is the forecasted encouragement, that it states on paragraph 25 of the insert article:.
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NoLongerAjw
Hopefully I just wont answer the door!!!!! But if for some reason I have too, i think i will say something like.. you didnt care the last 2 years, why now.... and watch them stumble over the words on that one..
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About me...
by NoLongerAjw inwow, thank you all so much for the welcome.. .
i will tell you a little about myself and my past.. as much as i can for now anyway.. one of the most scarey parts of joining a group is i am afraid to put my name on here.. will that mean i will get a visit from the elders if i do?
i think they put the fear in me :).. .
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NoLongerAjw
Wow, thank you all so much for the welcome..
I will tell you a little about myself and my past.. as much as i can for now anyway.. One of the most scarey parts of joining a group is i am afraid to put my name on here.. will that mean i will get a visit from the elders if I do? i think they put the fear in me :)..
Anyway When i was 6 my father commited suicide.. it's a long story .. nothing to do with JW's he was just really derpressed.. After that my mom was devistated.. went searching for something to make her happy. came accross the witnesses.. and started studing.. this was in 1985 .. she was baptized in 1986.. i taged along to every meeting with her.. And was looked down upon by many elders wives who had children my age. Mainly cause My mom let me continue Dance class.. and i was still in public school.. as time went by, my mom got remarried to a man in the KH .. around 1986 as well.. they had my sister in 1987. Things got stricter as the years went by.. had to stop dance class.. my mom taught us homeschooling at home.. by pressure of elders.. mind you this was my freashmen year.. so i was not to happy.. lost all my friends, besides JW's.. story goes on and on... I met a guy where i worked at 19.. snuck around with him for awhile.. and finally stood up to my mom said i am getting married and thats that.. elders talked non stop .. about how bad i was.. and so on.. got kicked out of the house.. cause my step dad a MS would be frowned upon letting me stay and have to step down.. He was a nice Man and could tell it wasnt he decision for me to go .. i got married a month later.. noone came to the wedding on my side except my grandma and uncle.. we got married outside by a judge .. hoping my mom and dad would attend that way.. "No church" i continued to go the mettings.. only thing that happend was i was not supposed to answer for awhile.. i HATED going but went cause of my mom.. My step dad died.. in 1998 of a heart attack.. again my mom needed something.. couldnt find it in the truth. she went back to her old self.. and met a nice guy out of the truth whom she is married to now... and is happiest i have seen her seen my real dad died.. she stoped going to meetings.. which gave me an out as well.. since i went for her.. So i was free.. lost my friends there but dont relly care to much.. my best fried there is 24 now her dad is PO and she is still not allowed to date.. not old enough yet!!!! neither my mom nor i have been to a meeing in a year or two.. i am glad my sister has now got to go to a normal public school at 13 and has a normal life.. but i am sad i missed so much during my childhood.. elders came by here once and moms once to see what was wrong.. but have not bothered to come by anymore. i thought it was there job to gather the lost sheep.. oh well.. i am now happily married to a wonderful guy.. i am almost 25 and so is he.. we have a 2 year old boy and a 3 month old girl... and my mom is happy now too.. we have no relitives in the truth.. so life is good for now.. we were never disfelloweshiped or disaccociated or anything.. dont now why though guess they dont care..
it wil be nice to get to know you all better.. and one day i wont be scared and maybe be able to post my name and email.. that my be a long time form now though..
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How do you feel about smacking at K Hall?
by Latte inpersonally, it upsets me very much.
or are there any other parents that found better, alternative ways of getting young children 'trained'?.
i am not anti -smacking by the way,(except at the kh) but it is always the very last resort.. latte
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NoLongerAjw
OH, Does this ever hit home.. I went with my mom and step dad to the meetings from the time i was 6 till i was 22.. i had a sister that was 11 years younger then me.. i never remember getting smacked myself
but i did remember my sister getting it after we got home.. but one woman i remember very well .. beat her poor daughter at every meeting.. right there in the seats. My mom and i always talked about how that was wrong adn someone should do something about it.. but no one ever did.. and the sad thing was .. she didnt smack ..."beat her" cause she was being loud.. she got it for rolling her eyes and such.. or for talking back to her mom.. this went on from the time she was about 1 till now.. she is about 13. No one can expect a 2-8 year old to sit threw a meeting that is almost abuse in itself.. and unnatural.. at that. i stoped going when my son was 1 i got tired of the looks older moms would give when my son simply jibber jabbered on like babies do.. i was even asked by the PO to take him to the bathroom he was distracting.. and the next meeting told i was spending to much time in the bathroom .. I am glad i dont have to deal with that now!!! -
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Newbie With Questions
by NoLongerAjw inhi, i just found this board yesterday.. i have a question or two.. for one i am sorry if this is not where i should post this.. if it is not please direct me where to go .. 1st question... is this for current witnesses or ex witnesses?
i havent been to the kingdom hall for almost 2 years.. i was directed here by someone who said it was for ex witnesses.. but the front page looks like it is for witnesses to have bible studies.. and such.. which is not what i am looking for i did that for 14 years.. till i got married had 2 kids and finally got a life now at the age of 24.
2nd... can you tell me which board on here a newbie like me can post their experinces and such.
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NoLongerAjw
HI, I just found this board yesterday.. I have a question or two.. For one I am sorry if this is not where I should post this.. if it is not please direct me where to go .. 1st question... is this for current witnesses or ex witnesses? i havent been to the Kingdom Hall for almost 2 years.. i was directed here by someone who said it was for ex witnesses.. but the front page looks like it is for witnesses to have bible studies.. and such.. which is NOT what i am looking for i did that for 14 years.. till i got married had 2 kids and finally got a life now at the age of 24. 2nd... Can you tell me which board on here a newbie like me can post their experinces and such.
thank you so much..