the sexual abuse coverups are now getting traction.
i can leave now without retribution from friends and family.
i can simply say i will no longer represent an organization that protects pedaphiles as rampant as the catholic church!
Congratulations! But to echo others, it is probably not a good idea if you intend to make an announcement. Just stop , and you can give explanations if someone asks.
And please consider what Crazyguy said. Don't go to ANY meetings. You never know what might trigger her cult mindset right now.
famous quote from wuthering heights revised.. '... i am jw.org!
it's always, always in my mind: not as a pleasure, any more than i am always a pleasure to myself, but as my own being.
so don't talk of our separation again: it is impracticable...'.
Is all that stuff for real, or is this a prank?
If it's for real, that is mind blowing! Does anyone remember maybe 8-10 years ago when the WWJD (what would jesus do?) bracelets, t-shirts, etc., were big, and the witnesses were told it was wrong to wear those items? I never received a good explanation of why, and let my kids wear the stuff anyway. I saw nothing wrong with it.
Such hypocrites if this is for real!
no doubt you have heard about the nurse that thumbed her nose to the state and went out of the house in spite of being ordered to stay at home.
what is your opinion on this?.
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The incubation period can be up to 21 days. Make sure she receives any pay she would otherwise receive, and require the quarantine. The Dr. from New York lied, went about his business, including riding the subway, and he came down ebola. While it may not be easy to contract, it can be stopped before others contract it. Would you be a bit nervous if you knew you had rode on the same subway as the good doctor? For those who will say no, it's easy to say if you're not in the position.
There is no good answer for this, as we do not want health care volunteers to avoid going to the stricken countries for fear of being quarantined, but they are taking a measured risk going there anyway. If they know up front what will be required, they can make a decision, Perhaps go for a shorter than planned time frame to accomodate for the time in quarantine. It's a small price to pay for public safety.
what a massive relief!
thank god i have just found this site the other day!
i don't know where to begin!
Welcome, and please continue to come here! As you dig deeper into the witnesses, I think you'll be shocked at how much of their doctrine is baloney, and how they have actually made some changes to the Bible so it fits their beliefs. They also tend to cherry pick scriptures to suit their needs.
There are many good people who are witnesses, but they are still in a high control religion that spouses false doctrines they are afraid to leave.
The nicest part for you is that you have no family in, and can walk away without very much damage. Any friends you leave were never your true friends anyway.
All the best to you as you explore this new path!
i was delighted to hear of adjustments news, but it did remind me of what i'm sure a lot go through when they leave, here's a little of my story:.
when i married as a jw, and when we moved there was always a team of willing volunteers happy to drive the van or move the furniture or decorate.
additonally when you get married you have a list of items people want to buy for you, even if some had odd taste we received lots of needed and wanted items, sometimes 2 or 3 of the same type.. as a da'd person, also seperated from my spouse i needed to move home.
Glad that you're happy and at peace. May your life continue to get better with each passing year.
so i walked past a couple of young witnesses on the way to dropping my son off this morning and they were still there at the station when i came back to catch the train.
seeing them made me feel sad and think about all the stories of regret here on jwn so i figured what the hell i'll tell them.
so i approached them and asked how old they were.
As long as you kept calm and didn't raise your voice too much, I think this was worth the effort. Thank you. Maybe one of them will have a little nagging voice in their head that will eventually cause them to do a little research.
There are people in my life that I frequently have to ask to please allow me to finish speaking, then I will listen to you. Some people think that if what you're saying is in opposition to what they believe, they have the right to speak over you, because in their small minds, you are wrong, witnesses & non- witnesses alike.
my wife and i are finally free of this horrible cult we will be leaving the south east for the north western part of the us to start anew!!!
our friends and family have no idea of our new beliefs and feelings on the cult so it should be a nice clean break!
hope to connect with some in that area pm me if you'd like.. .
Congratulation! Enjoy your new journey!
two brothers doing the territory stopped in at my place.
i kept them on the step.
after some hellos and catching up, i said so you folks are on tv now.
Beautifully done!! Sounds like you were able to make your point quickly and reasonably, w/o malice. And your finish was flawless!
that is the question for the next months ... i am 32 and i will turn 33 on december....i am freaking out!!!
my hubby and i have no children and we are not looking for one right now because im studying a masters.
i will finish subjects in june and after that i will write my thesis (6 more months).
You and your husband need to take some time to talk about this.
Is having children something the two of you have always wanted? Is it what you both still want? How many? Are you financially ready to have a child, or would waiting until you finish place you in a better position?
I assume that if you're working on a Masters and working 2 jobs (both part time?),you have a financial need, possibly to eliminate taking out too much in student loans?
You will be done in 1 year, and you will have just turned 34. I had my last child at 36. I had much more patience with her than the other 3.
After talking with your husband, you should make an appoinment for you both to go talk to your ob/gyn and discuss your concerns as far as health issues/ability to become pregnant, any risk factors. They should be able to answer your questions, and will more than likely do an exam . But do this soon if you decide you both want a child.
Consider finishing what you have started first, and, if you both want children, start trying about 2 months before you're done with your thesis. Since you have never experienced a pregnancy, you don't know how your body will react. Have you heard of morning sickness? It could interfere with what you are trying to accomplish if your head is in the commode a couple hours/day. You may have very little change, but you have nothing to go on.
All the best to you on your journey!
my wife and i decided that today would be the day that we would let go of the past.
we collected all of our watchtower published books and brochures and threw them out.
it was honestly bitter sweet to toss our old pioneer books, marked up insight books, and notes from 25 years of conventions.
Way to go! It's always good to move forward, instead of looking back and holding onto the past.
