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I can only log in under my old user name
by rubadubdub in
1. forum
2. tech-support
it seems i can only log in under my previous user name, rubadubdub.

i would prefer to keep my new account and log in under the user name sailaway.

can this be corrected, or do i need to start a new account?
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Interview with an Apostate: Rubadubdub
by rubadubdub in
1. jw
2. experiences
tell us a little about yourself and your family.

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married 35 years to a raised-in since five years old, now ex-jw.
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Why I Stayed Married to my "Apostate" Husband for 30 Years. Help for those whose marriages are in trouble now that you have left The Lie.
by rubadubdub in
1. jw
2. friends
i have to say i am surprised and am quite saddened to hear how many jdub marriages fall apart when one partner becomes an "unbelieving mate" or even an "apostate.

" i thought i might post my thoughts on my thinking process during the time my hubby, bethelyellowdollarbag, in my jdub thinking moved along the path from an "unbelieving mate" to an "apostate" over the course of 30 years before i finally woke up to ttatt.

"-1 corinthians 10:13.. *** it-1 p. 126 apostasy ***.
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Went to Premier of Truth Be Told in Brooklyn (Spoiler Alert!)
by rubadubdub in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
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Finally Received my Memorial Invitation Today by Snail Mail! Slackers!
by rubadubdub in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
it was a form letter from the congregation secretary!

feeling the love!

and for added entertainment for this year's special talk, there will be "a very moving talk about the resurrection hope", entitled, "does death end it all?
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My Inbox Runneth Over: Is this My Memorial Invite from a Former Pioneer? LOL!
by rubadubdub in
1. jw
2. friends
i am just laughing hysterically.

when i saw i had an email from an active jw this morning, my first thought was, "oh, no here it comes!

" i was expecting a memorial pitch.
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Shocking Email from a Dear Friend who is No Longer a JW
by rubadubdub in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
i received this email tonight from a dear, dear friend who i believed had died.

she was in very bad shape when i last spoke with her over a year ago.. "i'll make this short in case it is not functioning.

besides i'm not sure whether it is alright for you to read it or not.
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Declined Memorial Invitation, Stating, "I Would Feel Like a Hypocrite."
by rubadubdub in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
i have lunch monthly with my only friend left in the borg.

today was the day, so i have been reading the threads on planting seeds and asking questions in preparation.

we talked for about two hours.
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Sent from an Active JW Elder's Wife: NWT in the News! Jehovah Must be Blessing his People!
by rubadubdub in
1. jw
2. friends
subject:bill would allow elective bible study in schools.

look at the bible; they are using the new world translation in this news broadcast.

click on the link below to watch.
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Your To-Do List Upon Exiting The Cult
by rubadubdub in
1. jw
2. friends
did you have a to-do list upon exiting the cult, and have you accomplished your goals?

if you are still "in", have you started your list?.

my list:.