Posts by Quyrah

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Getting even with the WTS

by greendawn in

after being emotionally traumatised by the wts through their shunning policy due to being disfellowshipped or disassociated, or because of other issues that hurt you as a jw, did you manage to get even with them by harming their interests for example by helping jws to leave or directing interested persons away from them or any other way?

Quyrah

You know, I actually don't have any hard feelings of wanting to get back at them for what they did to me. I honestly believed it was the truth and it was my fault in some ways for letting them get me for as long as they did. However, I will talk about my experiences and make sure that anyone who ever thinks of wanting to investigate them knows what they are really like. I don't blame individuals. I think it's the so called "Faithful & Discreet Slave" that is the main blame or culprit for misleading honest hearted people. If I go anywhere and I happen to come across any of their literature I usually will pick it up, rip it in two and throw it in the trash.

Although recently I went to a doctors office and saw the children's bible story book and if there wouldn't have been so many people in the waiting room I think I would have picked it up and thrown it out. Why I still didn't do it, I'm not sure yet. But one day I'll have more courage for those things. I take one day at a time and am thankful despite lossing 27 years to them, I am not going to let them have any more of my life.

Have a great day

Q.

"I did then what I knew how, now that I know better, I do better."

13

K, Guys I'm HERE!!!!

by Quyrah in

jw
friends

well, i've probably on posted on this site once or twice although i've visited a few more times that that.

today i met with a few of our friends in knoxville and they were telling me about how good this board is and how active.

i may not post too often since i'm now a full time student (even at my old age) and have tons of homework.. brief history:.

Quyrah

Delilah,

Where in ON are you? I'm originally from Mtl, QC and lived my final year in Canada in Nepean, near Ottawa ON. I left Canada in 2000, and moved to TN. I now have dual citizenship. My children are still in Mtl. So I went up to visit them this past summer. I guess I probably won't be back to Canada until I'm finished my education, which should be in about 4 1/2 years. Law school is at least 3 years, so I'm determined to finish that first.

Thank you all for the welcome. When we talked about this forum today, I had mentioned that I think I was registered just never stuck around along enough. Probably because so much goes on so fast that maybe I was overwhelmed. But even if I can't read everything, which is ok, I can still contribute from time to time.

Also, I really need to thank Junction-Guy, and the others that I met today. I enjoyed our coffee very much so and had a wonderful afternoon. One that I don't think I've had in a long time. I needed that stimulating conversation. THANKS GUYS!! I don't know the screen names of the other two that I met and I would rather just say that I know who you are. I don't know if you use your usual names on the board or not. I know for me, I'd rather not use my original name for reasons of protecting my children for now. Although adults, my eldest is not df'd but has disassociated herself by quietly leaving so therefore, I am protecting her for now. Once it ever becomes official then I won't care. But I do for her sake. I love my children very much and would give them the world.

Oh, I also can take a lot of joking so the hazing would have been funny. LOL But I am honestly glad that I did get a fairly good response. Sometimes you end up feeling like you're alone and I do know I'm not. We've all had dreadful or extreme experiences and all I can say is after 27 years as a jw, I'm so thankful for being out. My brain is now clear and I can honestly think like a real human being. I think the idea of accepting people for who they are is the most precious gift there is.

Thanks all.

Quyrah

"I did then what I knew how, now that I know better, I do better."

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K, Guys I'm HERE!!!!

by Quyrah in

jw
friends

well, i've probably on posted on this site once or twice although i've visited a few more times that that.

today i met with a few of our friends in knoxville and they were telling me about how good this board is and how active.

i may not post too often since i'm now a full time student (even at my old age) and have tons of homework.. brief history:.

Quyrah

Well, I've probably on posted on this site once or twice although I've visited a few more times that that. Today I met with a few of our friends in Knoxville and they were telling me about how good this board is and how active. I may not post too often since I'm now a full time student (even at my old age) and have tons of homework.

Brief History:

I'm an X now since Nov 98. I've had excellent encouragement and support when I got out from many of my friends at the Randy's board, (started by Tishie). I was a Witness for 27 years. Started to study in my early teens with my parents, married a JW, raised my children to be JW's. Although both my children are now out. PTL.

I have been divorced and am now remarried to a wonderful WONDERFUL man. He has given me so much insight to the scriptures (and I don't mean the JW way) that I am able to make sound decisions for myself.

I hope that I can be of encouragement and participate from time to time. I did see many pictures of many people on the board but don't ask me who's who because my memory will stop there. LOL

Glad to be here and I hope to get to know more people.

Best to all

Quyrah

"I did then what I knew how, now that I know better, I do better"

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POLL----

by minimus in

jw
friends

how many here have been a jw since the 70's or before?......80's on?

?

Quyrah

Started in 1972, baptised in 1973, left in 1998

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Montrealers?

by Quyrah in

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well, just wondering if there are any montrealers on this board?

also am looking for someone from the novato, ca area who can help me find a long lost friends daughter.

Quyrah

Well, just wondering if there are any Montrealers on this board? Also am looking for someone from the Novato, CA area who can help me find a long lost friends daughter. If you can help please let me know.

Thanks

Q.

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My JW mom refuses to attend my wedding!?!?!?

by d_yell in

jw
friends

ok...i just don't understand this.

i am getting married in a few months and i thought this would be the happiest part of my life.

right now it is the most agonizing!

Quyrah

I feel for you. When my daughter married in 2000, I was not allowed to go to her wedding. She was a 1/2 time jw. What I mean is she had started to leave but because her father and grandparents are jw's she told me in NO uncertain terms that I was NOT to show up at all since I was df'd. It's been almost 5 years now but it still hurts to think about it. My eldest baby. I didn't get to see her get married. She has since decided to leave the jw's, but we never talk about the wedding because she knows it still hurts me and she's not ready to apologize for that yet. She still has some growing up to do even though she's 24. I cry everytime I think of it.

Although I don't know what to say to you but keep your chin up, life does go on, I know the pain you are feeling.

Hugs to you (as a spiritual mother)

Q.

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Awake on Obesity (Nvember 8th, 2004)

by GermanXJW in

jw
friends

the recent magazines of november 1st/8th, 2004 target obesity.

while awake!

contains a 12-page-series, the watchtower contains a qfr on "how do christians view overeating?

Quyrah

You know, I haven't seen an Watchtower or an Awake in so long (5 yrs since I left) that I don't know if I'd recognize one. LOL

I'm so glad to be out that I do not even want to see one.

To go into obesity... what a crock. What are they going to do next. I think the jw's have covered every type of subject that is possible just to cover their butts. But then again, they will have everlasting life! Yeah! right! Give me a break. After 27 years as one, I still don't see the times any different.

Sorry, I can't help you in translating. Now I could if it was from French to English but German, sorry.

Now that I've been in the states for almost 5 years, I don't think I miss the French in Quebec any more. It feels good to speak English although there are a lot of Spanish around. Might one day decide to learn that language. Would be helpful once I'm finish University and go to graduate school.

Best to all

Q.

82

canada area

by orbison in

just wondering if any here are from the vancouver bc canada area?.

if so, drop me an email.

orbi

Quyrah

Pancho

I speak both languages. My X was french so I learnt french. Was in the french congregations for many, many years. Was in Mascouche, & Verdun. My parents were in Lachine. In the English. You might now them. They were Fabians. I don't have anything good to say about them so I pray you don't ask me anything positive. :-(
Take care

Q.

82

canada area

by orbison in

just wondering if any here are from the vancouver bc canada area?.

if so, drop me an email.

orbi

Quyrah

I can't believe it. Yes, I knew Grace Landsbury too. I remember when she died. Such a "faithful witness." Please.....
Anyway, I'm glad to start to see some french/english Quebecers here. I'm feeling less lonely.
Grace,
did you say Bruce left the witnesses?
When did Diane die? I hadn't heard anything. What happened? Do you know. My kids grew up with their boys.
Strange small world.
Good to see you all here.
Hugs

Q.

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canada area

by orbison in

just wondering if any here are from the vancouver bc canada area?.

if so, drop me an email.

orbi

Quyrah

Hey Grace,
Yes it was for your daughter, I know a Bruce Heisteman. His wife is Diane. Don't know if it's the same people. If so, let me know. Would love to say hello to him. He was a nice fellow. His wife, well, won't go into it.
If you email me, I'll let you in on who I am.
I'm at [email protected]
Give me some news.
Hugs

Q.