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  Food at Proper Time:Insider's Insight from Barbara

  by Maximus in

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  barbara anderson's attention was called to the thread about the differences in policy of great britain and the us regarding child abuse; as you know she has championed a change in that policy.

  another post caught her eye, and she expressed the desire to share some thoughts with you.

  i'm delighted to share her first post, which i know you will find riveting.

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  Max and Barb,
  I just want to thank you both for sharing this information with all of us.I need a little time to digest it all before comment much,but that email you got Max,is just plain scary!It was one of the most hateful things I've seen so far.This is how they act when the not so pretty truth comes out!Thanks for sharing it because it exposes the way witnesses think.I'm ashamed to admit it but I remember a time when this could have been me.I know many others would agree if they could remember how it was being a witness ,field service is not an option.
  I did not appreciate any one making it any more difficult than it already was.I don't think I would have gone as far as to email you but I bet I would have been praying that Jehovah bring quick justice,remember all those stories they told us about major opposers and persecuters being struck dead?I'm saying this because this person didn't come up with this thinking on ther own.They were trained this way.That should be both sad and alarming to every one here.
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  Irate email

  by D wiltshire in

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  below is a email i received today.

  the person doen't know me except from i think randy watter web site where i post my appeal letter to the body of elders on which i left my email address.

  i never told her i wasn't df but she gets facts confussed alot.. anyway i sent the post on barbra anderson from our site to her you might find it interesting so i'm posting it below.. .

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  This is exactly how my mom would be if she were ever Df'd.[8>]
  "Mom Is there something you forgot to tell me?"This just sounds too familiar to me.

  I know how frustrating it is to try to communicate with someone like this.I wouldn't put up with it much longer if I were you.It makes a person very tired!

  At least in this case you don't have to feel obligated to continue comunications, like I do with my mother.Sometimes after reading one of those letters I start wishing I was Df'd just so I could have peace.

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  Wife and Sister-in-law

  by Undecided in

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  i think my wife and her sister are finally seeing the truth about the churches they have been associated with.

  i have been going with them to the church services and pointing out the inconsistences of the dogma that is preached.

  i'm not trying to destroy their faith in god but sometimes my comments may seem that way.

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  I agree it is sad.
  I understand what your saying about the Bible and God.It is hard to know what and how much to say to others about things like this.It's such a personal journey.For my own family and friends who are satisfied that the bible is inspired by God,and that Christianity is the answer,I am very careful not to shock them with to much too fast.It takes time but alittle here and there is better than them going into shut-down mode.But if the person has no interest or motivation in this journey for more knowlege ,I don't push.I can't do it for them and neither can you.
  Have you read the book by Thomas Paine called AGE OF REASON?This book exposes glaring inconsistancies and other problems in the Bible.Great book!
  Another good one is A HISTORY OF GOD by Karen Armstrong.It is so interesting.It gives a basic of the worlds religions from their beginings.Vere eye opening.
  You can get these at bookstores or find them in the library.
  hope this is of some help to you.
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  Am I the only chicken ....

  by BobsGirl in

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  i am having a really tough time with fear.

  mine is one of the stories on bill bowen's silentlambs site.

  i have survived more than 14 years of abuse, left the "borg", married a man that is amazingly supportive and not a jw, sought counseling and recovery, given birth to a newborn baby boy ...... every one of which has required courage and intestinal fortitude.

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  moving this up so BobsGirl can get more imput.
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  Possibility vs Probability of JW 'Action'

  by VeniceIT in

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  yesterday alanf posted an excellent parody of wt propoganda.

  the thread was very interesting and a debate was underway as to whether he was way off base and just saying things out of hatred, or if there is some basis to think it's a possiblity, scary thought.. i have no intention of re-starting or starting a debate at this time (ok who am i and what have i don't to venice, jk hahhaha).

  i simply would like to share my insights on the jw attitude toward apostates.. when i was a dedicated jw and had been asked that question by alan, 'would you kill apostates if the wts told you too?

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  Venice,
  Thank you for posting this shocking but true life experience that gets right into the mind of the typical witness.
  I used to be one who had this terrible thinking.I remember one small example.My husband and I were very close to his grandfather.He was such a good man but he never showed interest in becoming a witness.When he died, I remember us holding much of the grief at bay by saying that it was for the best because he would be resurected and have a chance at everlasting life instead if being destroyed at armagedon!
  It hurts so, to be on the receiving end of this type of thinking ond more upsetting still to realize you used to be just like that.
  We've come around so maybe more of our friends and family will too.I know you miss them very much.
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  Am I the only chicken ....

  by BobsGirl in

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  i am having a really tough time with fear.

  mine is one of the stories on bill bowen's silentlambs site.

  i have survived more than 14 years of abuse, left the "borg", married a man that is amazingly supportive and not a jw, sought counseling and recovery, given birth to a newborn baby boy ...... every one of which has required courage and intestinal fortitude.

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  BobsGirl,
  Hello,and welcome to the board!
  I know for a fact that you are not alone in feeling the way you do.It just feels that way because of the deafning silence,brought on by fear,guit,and intimidation used as weapons against victims ,not only from the perpitraters but also from those we looked to for security and help after the crimes.
  My story comes no where near in magnitude as most of the stories I've heard so far,because it was only one time and it didn't go as far as so many others.That doesn't change the trama and damage that comes with loss of trust of someone who is there to take care of you!The fear and feeling like a chicken I definatly identify with!I'm not d'f'd or da'd but I'm not scared of that any more.The reason I'm telling you this is because I want you to know there's hope.You will get stronger.This board is a great place to start because you will find people at all differen't levels of healing.
  Question,are you afraid of being df'd because of fear of loosing friends and family or is it fear of what God will think of you?
  It may not be either but instead of just fealing the fear and anxiety it is often helpful to pinpoint exactly where its coming from.
  As far as the law suits and such ,I just want you to know you will have support and you wont be out on a limb all by your self.That is when you feel strong enough.
  Love,
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  What should we name the baby?

  by Eyebrow in

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  i am due in the middle of october and my husband and i cannot come up with a name.

  i almost had him sold on venus, until he asked people at work what they thought and he got wierd looks.

  i wanted to name the last baby sidney, but let him name her because he has never gotten a chance to name a kid before.

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  Matthew 25

  by Farkel in

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  when did we see you a stranger and receive you hospitably, or naked, and clothe you?

  he was talking about food, clothing, shelter and supplication to the least of the brothers.

  he could not be talking about anything else and here is why: could any human offer jesus spiritual food?

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  Farkle,
  It was sooooooooo looooooong!!:)
  But it is an excelent post as usual.
  Glad your back
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  funniest signs

  by buffalosrfree in

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  i was driving down the street the other day and seen a sign for a store the sign read.. "kocks liquor" .

  i immediately had visions rolling about my head.

  talk about roflmao.

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  Ignorant Bend (Arkansas)not sure of spelling of this one
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  get a life -- 10 facts

  by joelbear in

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  i thought it would be interesting for people to just post a few things about themselves so we can get to know each other just a bit.. try posting 10 facts about your life.. joel.

  1. i was born and raised in south georgia.. 2. my favorite subject in school was math.. 3. i was in the fulltime service (bethel and pioneer) for 4 years.. 4. my favorite color is blue.. 5. mitch and i have been together over 12 years.. 6. we live in a suburb of atlanta georgia.. 7. we love to eat out and have friends over for dinner and board games.. 8. the only sport i was ever any good at is tennis.. 9. my favorite tv show of all time is the simpsons.. 10. we are both naturists and wish we could lay on the beach naked every day.

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  #1.I was born and raised in Texas (still a southern girl)
  #2.Went to 9 different schools for grades1-12(we moved alot)
  #3.Raised as a witness and walked away this year at age 35.
  #4.I've been married for almost 19 years (he was 25 and I was 16)
  #5.I have a daughter 14 and a son 9(I also have a dog, two cats,two hamsters,and two 10gallon aquariums full of fish)
  #6 My mother is still a witness ( remember church lady from Saturday Night live?)My parents are seperated.My Father and only sister are Df'd.
  #7I love all kinds of music except for rap and country (some old time favorites:Queen,REO SPEADWAGON,PAT BENETAR,JOAN JET, too many to name
  #8Love to go 4wheeling .I have a Honda Rancher.Fishing,Reading &cooking
  #9 I think I'm Agnostic
  #10 I'm so happy to be Free!

  I couldn't help myself. I squeezed in more than 10 things.
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