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  Small Victories!

  by emperorslaundrist in

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  my husband's cult personality has relaxed since he's been seeing me go out in service and underline my watchtower, so yesterday it felt right to nudge him just a little more.

  "you know, i normally love the watchtower articles but the one i'm studying for tomorrow is just crazy.

  i'm beginning to think that there's a narcissist somewhere in the writing department.

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  mercedes_29

  Great job! I could never be that subtle or patient, but I'm so glad that things are looking up for you.
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  Which of the 5 weekly meetings did you hate the most?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  it was always stressed that the five weekly meetings were like the fingers on your hand.

  each one was just as important as the next.

  which of the meetings were the most boring,bothersome and difficult to listen to?

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  mercedes_29

  The TMS/Service meeting was the most boring and least attended meeting. The brothers droned on and the sisters' talks were verly saccharine and always ended on a positive note. It was also worse thatn the others because it started at 7pm and if you were lucky it ended at 9. We had a few brothers who couldn't manage time to save their lives and five minute talks turned into 20 minutes. Ugh.
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  Long time lurker FINALLY joining

  by HBH in

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  hi, i've been lurking here for several years and i finally registered.

  first i would like to thank the hosts and members for all you do.. .

  i'll just give a breif history, i'm a single male mid 40's living in the southeast us.

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  mercedes_29

  Welcome, HBH. So glad you made it onto the forum. You'll find a great resource for information and support here.
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  i called a therpist today any advice

  by unstopableravens in

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  this is new to me,im a little nervous, its for me and than later for family, wifey does not like the idea because its not the elders,and she doesnt want the org to look bad.

  she more worried about them than our marriage ,im only doing this for us and my sanity,whats you guys thoughts?.

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  mercedes_29

  So glad you took this important step, unstopableravens! The best advice is be honest ith yourself and your therapist if you plan to truly benefit from your sessions.
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  If You Have Premium Cable Channels What Are Your Favorites?

  by minimus in

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  i used to have everything my cable offered in the area.

  hbo used to be my favorite but i have to say showtime is the best now.

  homeland and dexter alone are worth the price (especially if you can get a deal)..

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  mercedes_29

  We've always had HBO. Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire, Game of Thrones are some of my favorite shows. I like Dexter, but I wouldn't watch anything else on Showtime so not worth the price.
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  France : no more local bank accounts for congregations

  by fifth.column in

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  i just joined a few days ago.

  still in (physically, not mentally...) for family reasons... how many attendees at the kh in the same situation ?

  currently living in france, wont say more on me for the moment.... .

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  mercedes_29

  Bienvenue Fifth Column. I was an active JW in the Cagnes Sur Mer Congregation. Thanks for the news from France. I look forward to more of your posts.
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  How many of you have lost your faith on JWN

  by Most Noble in

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  just curious, if anyone had lost faith whilst on jwn and do u think it is an honorable experience?..

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  I was out for four years and htinking of going back when I decided to do some research. Initially I wanted to find information on getting reinstated and the steps involved. The more I read on this forum the more I realized that the WTBTS is a sham and I am not obligated to feel guilt or shame over how I live my life. I lost the need to go back to the JWs because of this site. Thank you everyone for posting and helping me to truly break free.
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  If you could leave the truth again what would you do differently?

  by usualusername in

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  if you could leave the truth again what would you do differently?.

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  mercedes_29

  I would have gone out with a bang - maybe a goodbye talk at the TMS or as part of a mag demo.
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  JW Interracial Couples

  by Iamallcool in

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  i was thinking about some interracial jw couples that chose each other because they do not have alot of choices like finding someone in their own race in the religion, i have been seeing alot more jw interracial couples lately.

  have you noticed them in your area?

  don't get me wrong.

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  mercedes_29

  I kne a few white men who wouldn't marry black women they loved very much because they were afraid that race would be used against them in the "Great Tribulation". That was in the mid 90's. Too bad they let the fear of the GB decide who they would marry.
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  Does Your Past As A JW Affect Your Enjoyment Of The Holidays?

  by minimus in

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  my daughter who's in her 30's, just loves the holidays and birthdays!

  i even love giving xmas presents and birthday gifts.

  and i think i like it more than some "worldly" people.

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  mercedes_29

  I felt left out, lonely and depressed when I was a JW. Now I look forward to spending the holidays with family, cooking meals and buying them gifts.