Prisila

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  allow myself to introduce myself...

  by No Apologies in

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  long time lurker, first time poster.

  finally taking the plunge.

  i started reading here and other sites last summer, after years of declining 'spirituality'.

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  Prisila

  (((NO APOLGIES)))) We're are happy to see you become a part of our little happy family here.

  PV
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  A question of race

  by teejay in

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  since i was a believer from the earliest of my memories, i spent my formative academic years not thinking or caring much about my future.

  although 1975 (armageddon / the end of the world / jehovah's judgment) was still a year away, as a naive, dumbass teenager it was looming very large on my radar screen.

  besides *that*, my best jw buddy got baptized in february of that year.

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  I once read something very interesting. If you ask a man, a white man, in front of a mirror: "What do you see." He will more than likey say, "a man." If you ask a black man in front of a mirror the same question: "What do you see." He will more than likey say, "a black man."

  Why is that? I did the experiment, and it is true.
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  Tell us about your Profile Pic

  by Beck_Melbourne in

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  just wondering about some of the profile pics...i think its nice to know a bit about the person you want us see, or the person you don't want us to see.

  so what were you thinking when the pic was taken, how long ago, and where were you?

  mine was taken last month, just after my 36th birthday.

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  I just put mine up a few days ago. It caused quite a commotion (anyone who read my " . . . " thread knows what I'm talking about. Anyway, mine was taken on one of the happiest family outings I had. We went to Universal Studios and I put on a mad hatter hat with my little twinsies, too. I had to crop them off though. (What a horrible mother, huh? lol) It's totally made up; I had fun though I shrunk the hat because it was like 3 feet tall. I put a solid background. And I gave myself a furry shirt.

  What'da ya think??

  My husband completely spazzed when he saw my pic. But I'm ready for the world to see me. I'm sure no one recognizes me. lol
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  Thank you all so much!

  by Golden Girl in

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  i couldn't have made it through these last few days without you all!

  thanks for the great links and suggestions in my e mail!

  hubby went to have the porta-cath put in for chemo today and his blood had something elevated that keeps it from clotting.

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  (((Golden Girl)))

  We're here for you! You're in my thoughts. Don't let them corner you, it's YOUR home. If anything ignore them.
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  by Prisila in

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  edited by - prisila on 14 september 2002 16:46:17.

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  Prisila

  Sorry guys I put you through the anguish of deciphering what I wanted to say. It seems like you guys were having fun posting, though.

  Ok this is the deal: I was posting my picture and the original post was: I know I'm not famous but does anyone recognize me?" Well, once I saw my pic up and ready I felt very stupid about the post. Plus I got scared for obvious reasons. So, I decided to leave it alone thinking everyone would ignore it. However, it became this "thing" and everyone was having fun and I was embarrassed. But that's the whole truth.

  Sorry guys!!!!

  (((DJ)))Thank you for noticing my pic.
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  by Prisila in

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  edited by - prisila on 14 september 2002 16:46:17.

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  Prisila

  Edited by - prisila on 14 September 2002 16:46:17
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  thank all of you for your help

  by sister grace in

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  this is my first time posting.

  i have been reading all the post for about 6 months.

  i now have gotten up enough nerve to post.

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  Joy- I'm always posting right after you, noticed???lol

  Sister Grace-

  We are glad to have you and I am sure eventually you will have many stories to share with us and we will also benefit.

  This board is absolutely AMAZING!!!!!

  If you'r still an active JW...remember to add a return visit to your monthly report every time you visit this site. And every hour you spend is an hour of time you can report on your report. What should a magazine or book count for? lol Help me out guys!!!
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  Do You Like Where You Live?

  by MegaDude in

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  i'm writing this in dallas, texas.

  as i write this, we're having another day of a grade red ozone alert.

  in simple terms, our air quality is terrible.

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  Prisila

  Culver City, CA is the best.

  I LOVE IT!!! I spent this past weekend there. 3 miles away from all kinds of beaches a perfect 75 degrees all year round. Not too metropolitan, and or over-crowded like Los Angeles. Diverse culturally. People are nice. Homes are beautiful. NO SMOG.

  I don't live there now, but i'd give anything to be there. I lived there all my life until 7 years ago. Worst mistake ever!!! :(

  I believe I'm moving back no later than January 2003.
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  Be honest . . .How many people did YOU...

  by Prisila in

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  i have finally started telling people inside the "org".

  they both have jw's all over their families.

  yet, they claim they will not shun me.

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  help get out???

  I have finally started telling people inside the "org". My childhood friend and another friend. They both have JW's all over their families. Yet, they claim they WILL NOT shun me. (I'M SHOCKED!!!)

  I don't see my childhood friend staying as a JW for the rest of her life. As for my other friend I think she would rather live a lie than hurt her family.

  They are both VERY curious to know what I know, hence COC book. I have said to them that I don't want to be the cause of them leaving "the truth." However, this makes them even more curious. I'm dying to tell them and I know I have a good chance of getting my childhood friend out. But, I'll look like the evil one to her mother and temporarily to her husband. Although, I KNOW he will come around. I need advice plus......

  I'd like to know how many here have had success stories on getting people out.

  As always thank you for all your help, suggestions and support.

  XOXOXOX,

  PV
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  Seeking advice on official DA

  by Bridgette in

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  for a very long time, i have held off on making my departure from the jw's official (though, i am as far removed from them as i can be) because of my mother.

  i did not want her to feel she must shun me when there would be no one to replace my presence in her life.

  this was for practical reasons as well as well as emotional.

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  GET IT OVER WITH DA yourself!!!! I'm in the same position (with my mom) and this is my opinion:

  If you don't DA you will always be in fear. If I celebrate my birthday, If I decorate my house with x-mas lights, if some JW hears me swear, if they question my new attitude . . .

  and for arguments sake if you get caught... you owe no explanation, right????? True!! But if you get called into a judicial proceeding and fail to explain, YOUR SCREWED!!!! You will be DF'd.

  NO THANKS!!!! I rather go out on my terms. I'm NOT going down like that. Unless you live in a new area where no JW knows you. I rather QUIT than be FIRED!!!!