Posts by SophieG

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RANT! Old JWs make me so mad!

by lil.lady.03 in

ya know what!

i'm tired of being polite and nice to jws.

esp when they try to shame you to your face with a smile.

I know you are you are venting and may be a bit upset, but I could not help but chuckle at your GM. My mom is up there too…while she may not be completely aware of my “revolt” out of the “truth” as yet, she does do emotional blackmail on other things. I just straight up, either ignore her… smile and act like nothing she says or does will faze me!

It’s almost like they are trying to get a rise out of you…don't let them!!!

Don't make a big deal about her not coming to the baby shower. Tell her you'll miss her and that she will miss out on the cake.

*(now this is evil Sophie thinking: If it were my GM I would ask her if she also wanted me to make sure I did not bring the baby around after he/she was born, because you know... I would not want to cause her any "spiritual stress"...but that's just evil me---LOL)

I like what Steve2 said:

But honestly, why bother? You know her assumptions about you are wrong so smile back at her and get on with your life. You could be radical and give her a lovely big hug, tell her you love her and make her day. That way you show her by your actions that you are a well-adjusted, non-defensive, loving ex JW. Cliches nail it so well: Your actions will speak louder to her than your [defensive] words.

I do that to my mom all the time when she tells me that I am crazy…throws her everytime.

Try not to let it get you down...stay happy for your baby!!!

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What REALLY Convinced You To Leave/Lose Faith in JWs?

by Recovery in

id like to know what personally convinced you jws are wrong about a particular doctrine/practice, that they are not gods true.people and/or what made you leave emotionally/physically.

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SophieG

The emotional/mental toll of not being able to be properly indoctrinated. My mind kept resisting “group think” and behavior control. I could not assimilate.

Trying to understand why I could not be conformed led me to reading about high-control groups and cults. Learning what I was a part of really freaked me out.

Finally, I broke down and started reading information critical to the WTS. I finally understood why such things as 607/1914 never made any sense or that the ‘generation’ change was odd to me. I also wondered about things when the blood fractions came up.
COC confirmed what I had secretly felt about the GB. I was completely out after I read that.

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Favorite JW Urban Legends

by Christ Alone in

what are your favorite urban legends that you heard as a jw?.

here's mine:.

a brother, through his work, was asked to give a speech to the united nations.

SophieG

The stories about musical groups asking JWs to leave their concerts seems prevalent... Heard the same thing about Earth, Wind and Fire!

*puts headphones on* singing loudly: LET'S GROOVE TONIGHT!!!!!

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Have you met anyone on the Governing Body?

by Christ Alone in

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i posted on another thread about a couple of my experiences of meeting the governing body while i was in brooklyn.

i wanted to see if anyone else had any experiences along these same lines.

i met most of the ones that were current during the 2001-2003 years.

SophieG

Met the new guy about 9 months ago. Had no idea who he would become!

BofC!!! How in the world did that happen?

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Have you met anyone on the Governing Body?

by Christ Alone in

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friends

i posted on another thread about a couple of my experiences of meeting the governing body while i was in brooklyn.

i wanted to see if anyone else had any experiences along these same lines.

i met most of the ones that were current during the 2001-2003 years.

SophieG

I remember that talk in the 2 nd video. I almost want to say I think I heard him give that. My mother LOVES Lett!!!

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Billions of dead, possibly killed by divine radiation, all of whom will need to be buried... Gerrit Losch predicts the future!

by cedars in

i've finally turned my attentions away from anthony morris iii (just for the time being!

) and done a video about another governing body member... gerrit losch.. in this video, taken from a 2008 talk (given in sydney, australia), gerrit gives us his grim predictions for the future.... .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4bl_hzhjzm.

SophieG

Cognisonance and James Woods: You guys beat me to it! LOL!

“Jehovah will use divine radiation….”????
Ok…that is the kind of stuff I would hear at conventions that would make me roll my eyes, drop my jaw and look round and wonder; “Are youl hearing this? They are making this crap up! How the hell do we know and why are they even going there!!!” WOW!

I hope they retrofit every JW home, AH, and KH….to prepare for Divine Radiation ©

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Getting Back In (yes, its for family) What do I Say on 3rd Try?

by Meadow36 in

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in my last meeting to be re-instated they said for next time figure out which person from the bible i'm most like.

and be ready to tell them what i pray about and how i feel about what i did to jehovah.

being honest , speaking from the heart about jesus forgiving peter and having a hard time answering the prayer question didn't work getting hysterical and nervous-breakdownish at the end didn't help, nor did running out of the hall after saying i could never do any better.

SophieG

Meadow all I can give you is a big {{{{HUG}}}}

WIsh ..."And be ready to tell them what I pray about..."

Doesn't this seem like an invasion of "divine privacy"? Can the really ASK THAT? WOW!

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At This Point In Your Life Would You Care If You Were Disfellowshipped or Disassociated?

by minimus in

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friends

i'm curious..

SophieG

Sosad said: I am under no illusions, but I am no longer a scared kid or young adult, i know them, and the sadness they create. I think they are too wrapped up in protecting their kingdoms to challenge someone with supports and knowledge. i have a happy life which threatens them, and am here to help my family of origin if they ever start to wonder but i have nothing but contempt for the organization and if they "came after " me it would not be what they were expecting.

Sosad, you are where I hope to be someday. I think if they came after me I would probably become more vocal, too.

I would love to DA. I don't believe in faking it. But because I am trying to keep contact with my JW family I kinda have to lay low with how I feel about the org. I recently mentioned that my fade exploded and since then it's been really quiet...but they are still talking to me. As long as I don't rock their boat I think we should be ok. Sucks though...I stll feel that "control".

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Prince makes an appearance on the "View" again

by Quarterback in

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i always wondered about him, but it's official.

a public statement about he being a jw was made.. he is also involved in providing some help to a charity work, by providing his help at three concerts in chicago.

the "rebuilding the dream", organization, that is non political.. i wish him and them all the best as they try and help those that have been adversely affect in this recession..

SophieG

Prince has been in for a while and has been baptized for a few years now....his lastest GF is studying.

I know that my natural creative spirit, constantly conflicted with the control in the org. I find it interesting that Prince is even in it, as he is a very naturally (sexy) expressive person for most of his life.

Sherry drives me nuts....even when I was in...I find her irritating and not funny at all.

As far as JWs Celebs being freaky, the only one that seems near normal is George Benson. Met him...he's very very nice...

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Mark Sanderson NOT listed in Wikipedia's GB Page. Did I miss something?

by neverendingjourney in

wikipedia still shows 7 members: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/governing_body_of_jehovah's_witnesses.

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was this appointment confirmed?.

SophieG

WTBS could be waiting to make an offcial announcement to all congs before adding it to the wiki page?