Posts by Pierced Angel

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Do any of you know each other?

by Lost Diamond in

i was just wondering....how many of you have actually met each other?

i'm new here.

what i mean is, are there regular reunions where one can go and meet other ex-jw's face to face?

Pierced Angel

I'm in mid-Michigan if anyone ever wants to visit little ole me and family.

I've met some of you at the toronto apostofest, great people! Can't wait for the next one.

Anne

12

Asking Questions At Meetings!

by SYN in

reading the other thread about answering at meetings gave me the cold shivers.

there is a fundamental part of being a witness that i've never understood, that just seems so at odds with the philosophy outlined by jesus and the apostles in the new testament - why weren't we allowed to ask questions at the meetings?

hmm???.

Pierced Angel

The one time I asked a question (after answering a simple question) I remember the elder stammering and only half answering my question. Afterwards he said
he'd look into it for me, but he never answered me.
I remember a few friends nearby looking at me uncomfortably at the time and I never did that again.

Anne

(wish I had the guts I have now back then, lol)

41

How often did you comment at meetings?

by LDH in

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friends

i have a theory and i'd like to put it to the test here.. i would be willing to bet that the posters who post a great deal probably commented more than the average publisher at the meetings.. i know it's true in my case.. on simon's forum we have the whole range of 'publishers-' from those that comment a lot ---down to those that are just there.

the lurkers.. what about you?.

lisa

Pierced Angel

I used to comment at least once or twice during the watchtower, a lot more during bookstudies. I always tried to give something a little different than the usual too. I think I was trying to make people think outside of the black and white thinking that was presented in the study.

I never answered any of the questions that were really obvious though. I detested those things. That's when the brainwashing attitude would really bother me.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
glad to be here instead listening to my own "voice" rattle on, lol.

Anne

22

Apostfest Toronto 2002 EH! Date Set

by Beans in

brother stride and myself met this morning and went over the particulars and have agreed that saturday may 4th 2002 will be the day.

any info you require will be given in future threads and e-mail [email protected].

beans.

Pierced Angel

My husband Joel and I will be there. We like to party so we're leaving the kids home this time.

Can't wait to see everyone.

Anne

161

I've been studying for about a year now...

by Meow921 in

i've been studying with the jw's for about a year now.

i know that by nature (or nurture!

) i have an addictive personality so i have tried to be real careful that i'm doing the right thing by getting involved with them.

Pierced Angel

Meow,

Do your homework now, because once you're a dub, you won't be allowed to read anything that is about the witnesses that doesn't come straight from the organization. So, you're not baptized, so do it NOW!

I disassociated myself, but eventually if I kept asking questions it was obvious that they would try to disfellowship me for being "doubtful" on certain issues.

I know that if you've studied for a year that you're most likely the sort to learn all about something thoroughly before jumping into it. I grew up with it so it was an emotional thing for me to get more involved. As much as it hurt to realize that they aren't any closer to God than anyone else, I did grow and gather many good skills as a witness. I think it helped me be a more moral person, but it also alieniated me from most of my other relatives.

I hope you find something that brings you peace and comfort,

Anne

11

WT 4/1/2002 - 144,000 NOT Literal Number!!

by slipnslidemaster in

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friends

april fool!!!!!

slipnslidemaster: "easter so longed for is gone in a day.".

- james howell

Pierced Angel

You got me!

good one Slip, good one

Anne

16

did you go to christen church today?

by rekless in

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friends

anybody go or all of you looking at tv playing golf or what?.

hell is truth seen too late.

h.g.adams

Pierced Angel

We did the easter egg hunt and ham dinner thing today. Then after imbibing a little more wine than I should have, I took a nice afternoon nap. Am raiding the kids easter baskets now, yummy!

Might have to soak in a hot tub in a bit before dinner, lol. I love sundays now...

Anne

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YOU ARE ALL SORRY LOSERS

by JWs_suck in

you are all sorry losers you should be pounding the streets and forcing people to take your stupid watchtowers but instead you are sitting on your fat azzes complainging and crying about how you were treated!!

if you had kissed azz a little more in the kingdom halls you wouldn't be here!

!

Pierced Angel

??? !!!! #### ****

ok, whatever you say...

Hoppy Easter Everyone!

Anne

6

How much more can they endure?

by thinker in

i found some poetry online from active jw's.

it's shocking how much depression, pain, and sadness is in their words.

below are a few excerpts:.

Pierced Angel

I could have written something like that when I was thick in the "truth".

I'm so happy to be FREE!!!

Anne

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REUNION WITH JW SIS AFTER 20 YRS OF SHUNNING

by California Sunshine in

today is mar 25th.

ive decided to write about this and post it when im done.

dont know when that will be.

Pierced Angel

Sunshine:

I passed this along to many of my family. It's a great story, I appreciate it and think it will help others realize what's most important in life, the people we love!

Thank you, I'm happy for you!

Anne