Posts by rollercoaster

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Birthday parties- A good idea or not????

by nogs in

i've just recently (today) booked my little girls first birthday party at mcdonalds, she went to a pals birthday party a week ago.

well since i was brought without having any, and started bringing my daughter up that way, is it ok to do do them now we have left, i suppose now we have left it doesn't matter what we do now is it,are any other parents doing the same, i wonder?????.

naomi.

rollercoaster

I never had a party for Discombobulatedgirl, and now she's 13. I wish I could go back and celebrate each one. I will make up for it for the rest of my life. I love her so much.
In the mean time, we are celebrating Easter. We are coloring eggs tomorrow. Starting this year, we will celebrate every day except Halloween. Just to experience all of them.
My parents were so pleased to hear that they could send gift. My grandma cried because all she ever wanted to do was send cards to her great-granddaughter. Now my grandma is dieing of cancer with only a few months left. I kept her from ever celebrating my daughters birthday. So when do I get past the guilt?
Anyway, HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVERYBODY!!!!!!

RC

19

Mother-In-Law 2

by silentlambs in

well here it is folks the response to my wife's letter.

i guess i have become more evil between letters.

once again any ideas as to how to answer this type of logic?

rollercoaster

My response:
Mom,
When you see a man molesting a child, just walk by reassuring yourself that Jehovah will punish him and console the child in the new system. Don't worry. Don't tell, and Don't look.

Wasa, I admire your ability to think clearly when it comes to this kind of subject. I want to become my own vigilante and then I think tha kids should own guns. Not adults. That's my warped thinking!!!!
If adults won't protect the babies, who will?
RC

205

HELLO? HELLO? "ALL" SIGN IN???????

by waiting in

simon did away with the sex forum - so i must take the tradional route and post under "make new friends.

" how mundane!.

fyi ---- for all of us, please take the time to write a sentence or two about yourselves, and encourage new ones to do the same.

rollercoaster

Hi
O.K., here's some of my profile, I am 45, live in the NW of USA. I am inactive, and really don't want to be active ever again. Was baptized 18 years ago, df'd once, divorced and now a single parent. Found out a lot of things about the org., that I don't approve of. Discombobulatedgirl is my daughter. She's a wonderful person. (of course she should check her spelling):). I have to make new friends since I no longer talk to the JWs. (wonder why)

Glad to meet everybody and look forward to a long friendship.

RC

17

Let it RAINN

by Seven in

rape, abuse, & incest national network .

1-800-hope rainnoperates the nation's only toll-free hotline for survivors of sexual assault.

the hotline is operated 24 hours a day, and routes each call instantaneously to the rape crisis center nearest the caller by reading the area code and prefix of the caller's telephone number.

rollercoaster

I know I don't want to be a JW anymore. I have been reading all the information about the child molesting and how the society ignores it's severity.
I became a JW because I felt it would be a "safe" place. Where the people were honest,kind,and loving. I grew up being molested and abused. My step dad was supposed to be a minister. I couldn't tell.
I thought the org., was different. Like someone would beat up and throw out a person that hurt children. I guess all of the children in the org., are at a higher risk of abuse because the org., will protect the perpetrator and just "pray" for them.
This is all very depressing!!!!

RC

16

Just looking for answers.

by Texasbred in

jw
friends

unfortunately, i'm not quite sure what my questions are.

my first post was in the "dating..." forum, if anyone's interested.. the biggest problem i have is my complete ignorance concerning jw's and their beliefs/ practices.

the research i've done has provided only polar opposite views, either jw is the way or it's a cult and it's wrong.

rollercoaster

Hello Texas,
Please don't let go of this girl. Be patient. It isn't easy to be a JW and fall in love with someone who isn't. I'm sure she will get tired of the hiding after awhile.
My most wonderful man has waited for over 3 years for me to come to my senses. He never pressured me, and even tolerated my hiding our relationship.
Once when I told a "friend" about my feelings for an "unbeleiver", my business dealings were threatened. I would have lost my only source of income. The JWs will do anything to keep you two apart. It is such an emotional rollercoaster. I then realized the friend really isn't a friend. It's a lot of manipulation.
We are now planning to be married, and I am so very happy. I still am at risk of losing my business, but I'm sure there's life after the JW.
Sincerly,
RC

23

Should JW's and Gays Be Allowed To Adopt?

by Englishman in

jw
friends

this morning my nearest and dearest were discussing issues relating to adoption.

a close relative of the family has been turned down as an adoptive parent because he and his wife are too wealthy!.

the adoption people say that it is important that children have some negative input into their lives, apparently not having money worries can be bad for you.. we carried on talking and her ladyship asked me whether jw`s ever adopted children.

rollercoaster

O.k. everybody, yes, JWs do adopt and sometimes it is a good experience for the child and the adoptive parents. I adopted Discombobulated girl. If you want to know the full story, let me know and I will E-mail you.
The fact that she has been raised as a JW until now has its draw backs, but at the same time I think children adopted into any religion will someday find the backbone to get out if they don't like it. Yes getting out of a organization such as WTBTS can be a lot more difficult.

RC

40

Where do they sit in your hall?

by ns7 in

jw
friends

what i find bemusing is, if there are any disfellowshipped ones in your hall they have to sit at the back.

now without getting into the merits/rights/wrongs of whether this should be still acceptable, where do they sit in your hall?

you see i seem to remember that they would sit on the back row, come in quietly just after the song and prayer and leave at the end just as quick.

rollercoaster

Well, there was a man in our hall DF'd and he would show up early go to the front of the hall and sit in the first row. He would then take his time leaving. He is now in good standing, was married in the hall, and keeps smiling(DA)!!!!
So, I think all DF'd should to the same!!

DC

15

This is how you can help!

by LovesDubs in

jw
friends

our friend and true brother, silentlambs, has been diligently and wholeheartedly coming to the aid of the victims of jw molestation for months now, sacrificing much on their behalf and on our behalf to fight for justice.

now is the time that you can help silentlambs so he can continue to devote his time to this crucial issue.

please read the following.

rollercoaster

oZZIE,
I just orderd. Yes it appears they can be shipped anywhere. I'm anxious to get my order. I love smelly stuff.

RC

15

This is how you can help!

by LovesDubs in

jw
friends

our friend and true brother, silentlambs, has been diligently and wholeheartedly coming to the aid of the victims of jw molestation for months now, sacrificing much on their behalf and on our behalf to fight for justice.

now is the time that you can help silentlambs so he can continue to devote his time to this crucial issue.

please read the following.

rollercoaster

My heart goes out to Silentlambs. And to all the Brothers and Sisters that lose their business because of the org. I too am facing the difficult task of keeping business activities going and not upset the JWs involved financially. One wrong move, and I will lose my business.
It happened recently to a Brother when an elder screwed his wife.
The whole thing makes me mad.
We should all order candles and help Silentlambs maintain some financial stability.

RC

9

Who's lying?

by rollercoaster in

jw
friends

today i found out that the elder i admired and thought to be above reproach, was commiting adultery.

the body of elders found out, and he was not removed.

he also gave his part at the assembly.. this is the same elder that told me not to get married.

rollercoaster

Well, as the story continues, the poor Brother is no longer attending meetings and the sister tried to kill herself. The elder has suffered no repercussions!! This is the same elder that kept counseling about what I should be doing.
I would love to give names, dates, and places, but slander and gossip are things legal action could be taken on.
It makes me so mad to see how the org., can ruin someones life. Then tthey blame it on the person whos life has been destroyed. The whole thing makes me sick.
Anyway, just give me a gun.....(LOL)

RC

guess I shouldn't have said that, someone may take me serious. Really I couldn't do such a thing, but makes ya wonder what the difference is between the catholics and the JWs.