Posts by panhandlegirl

When I was studing Spanish at the University (in the US), my professor referred to the language as "el Castellano." Since then, I have referred to it as "Castellano" when I speak to my Castellano speaking family/friends.

Providing a little fun for the children at a DC. Doesn't Jehovah hate that? I know the GB does.

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Starting University in 3 weeks...

by MsGrowingGirl20 in

i'm very excited!

you all helped me to make this decision and stick to it and i thank you all.

eve though my life(spiritual) hasn't been sorted yet...i'm really looking forward to this!

panhandlegirl

Good decision and one you will not regret. Attending a University is a wonderful experience; so much to learn, and so important in obtaining a good job or profession. I received my first degree at the age of 54 and have gone on to

obtain two more degrees. During this difficult economic turndown, it is imperative to have a degree from university or a technical school. As jws, we never prepared for the future in this system of things and many are now paying

the price for this neglect. Enjoy your journey. My granddaughter will start her University experince on the 24 of the month. I hope both of you have a wonderful time. I am excited for you.

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Worst Day of my life

by BU2B in

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friends

well this afternoon as i sit here i am calm but my heart is literally aching.

i am sitting here with my young daughter on my shoulder.

i guess you could say i spilled the beans to my wife this afternoon.

panhandlegirl

Wow! I know how she feels. When my husband stoppeed believeing, I thought he was terrible and was going to get us killed by Jehovah. I also think

tootired2 care gave some good advise. Try to keep your love for her separate from your nonbelief in the organizaiton. Don't apologize for what you believe.

Be calm and show her you still love her even though you don't believe what the org teaches. Hope things work out for you.

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New girl in town here for support

by joyfulfader in

hi everyone here on jwn.

i admit to being a lurker for quite some time before joining and now i am ready to post and i want to introduce myself.

i am/was 3rd generation and daughter of the po (as it was termed at the time) for most of my life.

panhandlegirl

Joyfulfader, welcome to the forum. You will find a lot of encouragement here. We're all a little battle-scared but are relieved to be able to express opinions and ideas openly. You have experienced a lot of abuse from

the elders. You've come to the right place for healing. Looking forward to more of your posts and tales from the battle field.

Panhandlegirl.

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Did You Expect To Live Thru The Great Tribulation & Never Die At All?

by minimus in

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friends

i always had my doubts about that but i was at least hopeful that all would work out as they said.

i saw so many "faithful ones" who were true believers expire before they got the prize, that i started to think it probably wouldn't happen in my lifetime.. what a bunch of suckers, huh?.

panhandlegirl

I always hoped I would make it and did everything in my power to be sure I would survive. When I knew I did not have what it took to survive, I stopped trying and decided I would probably just die. I stopped attending meetings

so that I would not contaminate the cong. WOW! how dumb was that.

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Should I help my wife get the kids ready?

by dazed but not confused in

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should i help my wife get the kids ready for meetings, service and assemblies?

panhandlegirl

As others have already stated, spend time with them now and establish a close relationship. They grow up fast and when they're in their teens they are more interested in their friends than in their parents. I think keeping them

away from the KH meeting is not a bad idea. If they continue going to meeting, they will probably become jws. At the very least, if you let them go the the meeting, help your wife get them ready. They are your children.