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  Just Got word...

  by RichieRich in

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  a good friend of mine got in big ass trouble for this..... photoshopped to remove his name.

  if he gives me any more good pics- youll be the first to get em!

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  outnfree

  Hilarious, Richie!

  Thanks to you and your friend for the giggle!

  outnfree
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  "College, oh no!" PT 1-New guy here

  by theundecided2004 in

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  hello everyone, i have been keeping up with posts on this board for about four years now, been a member for about one year but have never had the courage to make my first post.

  so now i'm going to make that first step to get rid of that fear i had of betraying myself, and vent my experiences and frustrations with this faith.

  i think this board will be a good way for me to make acquaintances of people with similar feelings that i have regarding the jehovah's witnesses, as well as a good outlet for my frustrations as a jw, and get some advice as to maybe getting a reasonable exit strategy in the near future.

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  First, I must second Annie, to wit:

  PUT A SOCK IN IT, GRISSOM!

  Then, I would like to heartily welcome theundecided2004 to JWD and thank him for his candid intro. As you can see, far more empathize with your experiences and difficulties in not reporting your abuse and continuing to live the JW lifestyle due to personal family pressure than would castigate you for it.

  Your post showed intelligence and a firm grasp on REALITY, and I look forward to getting to know you better with your next installment.

  outnfree (who started college almost immediately after DA'ing herself in 2001 and hasn't looked back with an ounce of regret! )
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  Explosions London Buses & Trains

  by Crumpet in

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  i can';t get through to any of my friends at liverpool street including my ex.

  am really worried!

  login or register | free e-mail services | make us your homepage.

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  Crumpet, you are one amazing woman! My thoughts are with you and all your countrymen as there is NO JUSTIFICATION for today's cowardly acts (WHOMEVER perpetrated them!). Let's leave the politics until after the dust has settled, shall we, as Annie suggested? There are people dead, hurting and mourning everywhere, plus emergency personnel needing support and thanks. Let's concentrate on them, can't we?

  outnfree (of the can't believe the bickering in the face of such sorrw class)
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  Aimee Satterfield - GUILTY

  by Nathan Natas in

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  http://www.joplinglobe.com/story.php?story_id=195188&c=87

  false-rape claim case settled

  woman found guilty after no defense is presented; probation granted.

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  One has to wonder if her new husband's DNA matches that found by police with their rape kit.

  Yes, I guess one does. One also has to wonder what kind of man is willing to marry such an obviously troubled woman.
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  Aimee Satterfield - GUILTY

  by Nathan Natas in

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  2. scandals

  http://www.joplinglobe.com/story.php?story_id=195188&c=87

  false-rape claim case settled

  woman found guilty after no defense is presented; probation granted.

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  How sad that this woman continues to be affected by her child rape issues. The resolution is probably fair, and yet, while I am normally in favor of false reporters paying for the ensuing investigations into a mythical crime and court costs, I am sad that this added burden has been put on an obviously troubled woman.

  The article says that she had had sex that day and that, in her mind, it was a rape. I guess she couldn't supply the name of her partner that day? The mind is a complicated thing, isn't it?
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  To all our London friends here on JWD ,,Please check in .

  by kls in

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  just so we know you are alright and my sorrow to all that live in that country

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  I am so sick at the news from London this morning. Unconscionable deeds!

  Thanks, kls, for posting this topic. Let's hear from our British friends soon, please. My heart goes out to you all.

  outnfree
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  Our Friend, Outnfree, Needs Our Help!

  by Robdar in

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  as most of you are aware, our friend, brenda, aka outnfree, has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing chemo.

  i asked her if she would mind if we did a weekly prayer vigil and she said that she would appreciate it.

  she thinks that thursdays would be good since that is when she goes to the doctor to receive the chemo.

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  ((((((JWD Peeps)))))) (somehow saying "Friends" just doesn't feel/sound like what I want to convey. Leftover dubism, y'know?)

  I have been feeling like crap since day 2 post chemo until last night, really -- so Day 5? This morning, things are a little better and I am about to leave to have my CBC (Complete Blood Count) taken to see how the first treatment affected my blood. It's affected my waistline -- 8 lbs lighter! Those who have met me over the years know that's not necessarily a negative. As I mentioned to someone else earlier this AM, I could reach goal weight by December if I lose approximately the same amount after each treatment.

  I DO feel in need of prayers and energy to boost my positivity. Just not being totally nauseous lifts one's spirit, but I'm also trying to find the Life Lesson in this whole thing and know that part of it is allowing others to express their love, because love IS the answer. Also, I'm not good at asking for help for myself, generally speaking, and now I have no choice.

  THANK YOU for being willing to help, everyone.

  Mark -- I have NO idea how to host a picture of myself online. I do not own a digital camera, either. Not sure if anyone at any of the Apostofests I've attended who actually DOES know might have a snapshot of me to put up??? If you think that would help? I am certainly NOT incognito!

  OK -- have to dash to my appointment! Thanks again to Robyn for offering the suggestion and following through.

  Love,

  Brenda
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  "The Truth" about Higher Education

  by Ozner in

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  i am a longtime witness (35 years), born "in the truth" and raised up in the 70's.

  higher education.

  at that time, i agreed with it.

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  As a matter of fact, Ozner, Jim Pellechia has lost some star power in recent years. He WAS in charge of Public Relations until the Silentlambs heat got to be too much and the Society put J.R. Brown in charge. I'd like to think Jim was/is not the company man J.R. is, because he did me a favor once or twice, and that it was his conscience that led to his replacement.

  But I could be dreaming. Fear of how they would survive in the outside world keeps many long-time Bethelites under the GB's thumb, and that's not noble at all...

  outnfree
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  What IS the 'Amercian Dream'?

  by nicolaou in

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  can someone give me the honest, non-hollywood version?

  is it a fantasy or something that americans truly aspire to?.

  i think us brit's need a dream.......

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  Simon's broad brush strikes again!

  I think the WIkipedia definition a very good one. And, when it gets right down to it, isn't Everyperson's Dream to have a happy, peaceful life, doing something one enjoys, no serious money troubles, with a loving family and a loyal group of friends?

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  Back From Beach

  by Undecided in

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  i got back from emerald isle nc yesterday.

  my daughter and husband went with us.

  we had a good time there in our camper.

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  Ken,

  So nice you had a wonderful weekend with family and daughter's friends! They look like a very nice bunch!

  Brenda