Posts by Pierced Angel

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Help & What are the blessings in YOUR life?

by Billygoat in

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24 years ago

these thoughts have been triggered by one of esmerelda's posts about the lesson she learned from her daughter.

if you haven't read it, please do.

it is beautifully written!

23 years ago

Pierced Angel 24 years ago

Hey Billygoat,

You know, I felt that way for the last few weeks. I just didn't want to plan any new goals or think about doing anything fun or new, I just didn't care. But, it's come back, slowly, but surely and I'm now getting excited about all the possibilities in my life. I'm 34 and haven't been very active in sports (wonder why?, lol) and am taking rollerblading lessons at a local indoor rollerskating park. I'm also relearning French with my daughter so we can go to Paris together. It's going to come back, life does go on, just don't let the bad times get you down.
Oh, I have to admit that part of the reason I'm feeling so good again is the admiration of another man. I posted it on the sex board, but I am taking the advice of everyone and breaking off contact with the guy, as hard as that's going to be, sigh. But, he did make me feel like maybe I've still got it and I plan to make good use of it with my husband! I think my husband will get a good surprise when he comes home from work one night and I'm rollerblading on the street. He knows I'm a clutz so it feels good to know I'm going to surprise him.

Good luck, you know it's hard to think of living and loving and having things to dream about when life seems to be so fragile, especially after hearing about all the negative news in the world. I wish I knew more to say, but I'm still learning too.

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HELP-tempted beyond my willpower

by Pierced Angel in

24 years ago

someone tell me quick how wrong and stupid i am to even think about cheating on my husband.. i've met someone that has swept me off my feet and with my newfound freedom from leaving the borg, i feel like i'm going through a mid-life crisis or something.

i'm very tempted to have an affair.

i mean, extremely tempted.

24 years ago

Pierced Angel 24 years ago

Thank you for the good advice and reminders everyone. Fortunately I have to go out of town for a couple days on business so I'll be far away from temptation temporarily.
But, it's so hard.
He's a retired professional soccer player, who reads poetry, listens to classical music and who likes to sit at the coffee shop talking about god, life, etc. OH MAN, great bod and a mind! And romantic, damn! It's going to be difficult, that's all I can say, but I really just like the attention, I don't want to do anything to ruin my marriage. My marriage used to be quite bad, but now that I'm out of the cult mindset it's been better than ever. So you'd think it would be easy for me to avoid another man. Where was this guy when my husband was staying out all hours on meeting nights? IT's not fair, you know. I'm mad at this situation because I hate to lose control over my life. My business is soaring, life's going great and now all I can do is think about seeing this guy. I hate this rollercoaster.

Thanks for the encouragement. I have a couple days to really think this over, that should help too.

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U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on JW D-to-D

by RationalWitness in

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24 years ago

see the news flash here: .

http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20011015/ts/court_speech_dc_1.html.

cheers,.

24 years ago

Pierced Angel 24 years ago

They're discussing it on the bulletin boards at Yahoo

http://news.messages.yahoo.com/bbs?.mm=NEWS&action=l&ft=1&board=37138445&sid=37138445&title=Supreme%20Court%20to%20Decide%20on%20Door-To-Door%20Solicitation&tid=nmcourtspeechdc&date=10-15-2001&url=dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20011015/ts/court_speech_dc_1.html

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Boys Scouts & WBTS

by bj in

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24 years ago

as little jws, my brothers and i weren't allowed to join the boys scouts as it was affiliated with the catholic church.

on the other hand, the wbts can affiliate with whom she wants, such as ngo, firephim, etc., etc.

(romains 2:21-23).

24 years ago

Pierced Angel 24 years ago

My daughter just joined girl scouts (she's 11). We're getting a late start, but at least she can still be in it. They did teach the girls to lower and raise the flag for a flag ceremony, but all the other things have been very fun like camping, building a campfire and cooking over a fire.
My daughter told a witness friend and she had a horrible shocked look come over her face. I can't believe the restrictions that were placed over us, ridiculous.

My daughter is absolutely loving it.

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Why I will NEVER become a Jehovahs Witness

by kevin221 in

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24 years ago

because they are insane.

mabey not all of them, but the one's i've been exposed to so far have some serious mental problems.

and for the record i'm not talking about their religious beliefs, i'm basing my opinion on direct actions taken by the ones that i have had personal experience with.. thought some of you might be interested in the things that have been going on with me and jon's family.

24 years ago

Pierced Angel 24 years ago

Kevin,

One of the things that finally convinced me that I should leave the "truth" was that the only ones in my family that were witnesses were also "whacko". IT's very hard to try and justify it as being the "truth" when you only have a handful of people that actually believe and those same people are just plain nuts. That really made me start to want to shake it off and get as far away as I could. All I could imagine was that I must be like them and that's a very scary thought!

Don't let him harrass you. Get him on film and make sure you let others know how he's treating you. Just think how proud JOn would be of you if you help expose the nuttiness for others to see and stay away from.

I feel so much healthier being away from the witnesses. I think if you're not crazy when you go in, you'll end up messed up just through the teachings and the negativity, etc. It's just too hard to be a happy , well adjusted individual when you're taught such crazy things.

Thanks for sharing this with us and I hope we can help you through it all.

Anne

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HELP-tempted beyond my willpower

by Pierced Angel in

24 years ago

someone tell me quick how wrong and stupid i am to even think about cheating on my husband.. i've met someone that has swept me off my feet and with my newfound freedom from leaving the borg, i feel like i'm going through a mid-life crisis or something.

i'm very tempted to have an affair.

i mean, extremely tempted.

24 years ago

Pierced Angel 24 years ago

Christina,

I'm sorry. I don't mean to bring back such bad feelings for you. Just reading about it makes me feel horrible. I don't want to be the one to cause that kind of heartache. Actually, my husband is so happy that I'm away from the witnesses that he's been nicer to me. It used to be he'd be at the bar when I would drag the kids to the meetings and there's still a lot of resentment. I know that he wasn't as happy as he is now and yet, I feel like I missed out and am not totally thrilled to know that I wasted time trying to be the "good" wife while he did what he wanted while I had the kids all the time!

I'm taking a few days to go on a writing job so maybe I can take some time to think about what I'm doing before I make any mistakes. I know in my heart that it's not right to do. And, I do know that this other guy and I don't have any chance for a real relationship. It's just so nice to be treated like I'm special. Like I'm more than just furniture, you know?

I remember when my dad cheated onmy mom and I never would have thought I could do something like that to someone I love. I guess it's something that sort of sneaks up on you.
Thank you for telling me what you did, it helped. I can't say for sure what I'll do, but I'm going to try and avoid being alone with the other guy.

Thanks,

Anne

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HELP-tempted beyond my willpower

by Pierced Angel in

24 years ago

someone tell me quick how wrong and stupid i am to even think about cheating on my husband.. i've met someone that has swept me off my feet and with my newfound freedom from leaving the borg, i feel like i'm going through a mid-life crisis or something.

i'm very tempted to have an affair.

i mean, extremely tempted.

24 years ago

Pierced Angel 24 years ago

HELP!

Someone tell me quick how wrong and stupid I am to even think about cheating on my husband.

I've met someone that has swept me off my feet and with my newfound freedom from leaving the borg, I feel like I'm going through a mid-life crisis or something. I'm very tempted to have an affair. I mean, extremely tempted. Anyone else ever cheated that can throw some cold water on me? I'm thinking maybe I'm feeling this way too because I've lost so many friends and I'm feeling lonely and blue so much of the time and Wham, a guy who makes me feel sexy, beautiful and young. Why is life always throwing challenges at us? Why can't my husband be more like this guy? AAAAAHHHHHH

< please, cold water, something!

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need help please!

by uncle_onion in

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24 years ago

i have a friend that got dsfd last month.she has a sister that is being woken up in the middle of the night and can feel something on top of her chest.

she is convinced that it is a demonic attack.interstingly their mother said it is because she has accepted literature from the dsf sister!.

well i have explained to her that it is a medical condition.

24 years ago

Pierced Angel 24 years ago

Uncle,

I had this exact same terrifying experience when I started studying again with the Witnesses. I was told it was the demons trying to be mean to me and scare me away from studying the Bible. I had prior witness knowledge from being raised for several years as a child so I knew to say "Jehovah" and it went away. I was so terrified I have not slept on my back for years.
UNTIL I came to this forum and found out it was a medical condition. It was such a relief to find this out and it really shattered the demon myths I'd been taught. I feel so free of all that. What a blessing, thanks to the people on this board for showing that information to me. I hope it helps your friend.

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Help!! I am extremely confused.

by Leander in

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24 years ago

i'm at a definite crossroad in my life right now and i don't know which direction to turn.. for my entire life i've been taught to believe in one thing but now i'm seeing things that i never knew where there before.

i find it very disturbing that there has been so many predictions the wts has made in the past that failed to come true.

also the bouncing back and forth on certain doctrines make me question my beliefs.. but on the other hand i can't ignore things like the fact the organization is growing while other religions are on the decline.

24 years ago

Pierced Angel 24 years ago

**Do people who leave other religions have the same kind of doubts and fears?**

Well, if it's a cultish religion they do!

A friend of mine was a mormon years back and she said it really did a number on her. But, she's glad she left, but she still has doubts sometimes.
The more you learn, the less doubts you'll have.
My whole family is sooooo much happier now. I feel a great weight lifted off my shoulders and I think that God wanted me to find the truth and have that freedom to live life to the fullest. I've always felt like he really cared about me. I still do, but my image of him is changing.

Be true to yourself and your heart. Do you really love the "truth" or do you do it because of fear and guilt? Truth isn't just information, it's living in it too.

Anne

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Worthless without Watchtower

by joelbear in

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24 years ago

i see so many posts here saying that jehovah's witnesses are brain dead.

i just don't think that is the case.

i think its worse than that.

24 years ago

Pierced Angel 24 years ago

Ana!

You just described me to a t!
I feel so relieved to hear that you fell asleep too while fervently praying for forgiveness for not living up to the "standards". It was filling me with constant guilt and I was never happy.
One meeting after dragging the kids out on a snowy night and getting in late, with disapproving looks from Ms. Superior Pioneer I just thought "Why the hell am I here tonight?". Then I swear I heard Jesus say "my load is light" and after that I decided not to return. I felt a "heavy load" lifted off my shoulders. Venturing into sites like these on the web have been a great help breaking free too.

Thanks for sharing that, it helps a lot to hear.

Anne

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