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  AIN'T LIFE GREAT!

  by Sarah in

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  just thought i would share with you that i just went to the local "beer gardens" and had a great time!

  and i don't feel a bit guilty.

  talked to some friends i went to school with, that i hadn't seen in almost 7 years!!!

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  Sarah

  Just thought I would share with you that I just went to the local "beer gardens" and had a GREAT time! And I don't feel a bit guilty. Talked to some friends I went to school with, that I hadn't seen in almost 7 years!!! It feels so great to be free, to do what I want to do-- and enjoy it. I danced and drank a lot of beer!:) Ain't life great? I guess I will make it through this after all. You all are terrific, I know I don't say much on this board, but I read your posts all the time. You have helped me in more ways than you know! Thanks again,
  Sarah
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  when will they announce my DA?

  by Sarah in

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  how quickly do they announce a da?

  it was last friday when my husband and i da'd ourselves.

  this was just a verbal statement, i am not wasting a piece of paper and a stamp, just to tell them the same thing all over again.

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  How quickly do they announce a DA? It was last Friday when my husband and I Da'd ourselves. This was just a verbal statement, I am not wasting a piece of paper and a stamp, just to tell them the same thing all over again. Will they go ahead and announce it without the written jargon?
  Just curious!
  Thanks,
  Sarah
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  the internet, does it really matter??

  by astra in

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  hi, i have been following some of the discussions about the internet and jw.

  some people think that it seems to make a big difference, that it will seriously reduce wts ranks because people get access to all sorts of information and because they can get in contact with people who maybe have the same doubts and thoughts as themselves.. but how big a difference do you think that the net is making?

  how many people do you think have withdrawns from jw because of infomation or contact achieved over the net?.

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  The internet played a big role for me in opening my eyes to some information that I would have not gotten anywhere else. And yes, I have left the org. Certain websites led me to the purchases of several books that I would not have read otherwise.(I never go to bookstores/libraries). So ya, I think it does matter. It helped me!
  Sarah
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  Thanks to all who responded to my post!

  by Sarah in

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  i am really amazed at the number of responses i received from my post.

  you don't even know how much your kind words have meant to me and my husband (he did read all replies, and said "wow what a bunch of nice people") i do want to know what is the pr thing some of you mentioned?

  where are those articles on families ties aren't severed?

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  Sarah

  I wasn't finished typing, my 2 year old came along and hit the wrong button. Anyway, I wanted to let you all know that I am not pursuing anything else. I am not taking it back (DA), I have nothing left to say, nor do I have anything left to give, I am empty inside, and just want to get on with my life. Thanks again, I appreciate you more than you will ever know.
  With love,
  Sarah
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  Thanks to all who responded to my post!

  by Sarah in

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  i am really amazed at the number of responses i received from my post.

  you don't even know how much your kind words have meant to me and my husband (he did read all replies, and said "wow what a bunch of nice people") i do want to know what is the pr thing some of you mentioned?

  where are those articles on families ties aren't severed?

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  Sarah

  I am really amazed at the number of responses I received from my post. You don't even know how much your kind words have meant to me and my husband (he did read all replies, and said "wow what a bunch of nice people") I do want to know what is the PR thing some of you mentioned? Where are those articles on families ties aren't severed?
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  The C.O. and elder came to my house last night!

  by Sarah in

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  please tell me i made the right decision.

  last night the co and another elder showed up at our house just 5 minutes after my husband got home from work (i think they were sitting on the side of the road just waiting for him to come home)*stalkers*, anyway to make along story short, the pressure was on.

  i felt like they were there to get us to da ourselves.

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  Stephanus,

  I didn't know they were coming, or I would have taped it.
  Sarah
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  The C.O. and elder came to my house last night!

  by Sarah in

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  please tell me i made the right decision.

  last night the co and another elder showed up at our house just 5 minutes after my husband got home from work (i think they were sitting on the side of the road just waiting for him to come home)*stalkers*, anyway to make along story short, the pressure was on.

  i felt like they were there to get us to da ourselves.

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  Please tell me I made the right decision. Last night the CO and another elder showed up at our house just 5 minutes after my husband got home from work (I think they were sitting on the side of the road just waiting for him to come home)*stalkers*, anyway to make along story short, the pressure was on. I felt like they were there to get us to DA ourselves. He kept asking us questions like "Do you still consider yourself to be one of Jehovah's Witnesses?" And in a very tricky way other questions too. It is hard for me to put in writing just exactly how the converstaion went. BUT it did end in a way, that I start bawling, and just tell them to take me off their list- I DA'd myself and so did my husband. My husband looked them right in the face and said I am tired of seeing you people make my wife cry, this is the last time I ever want to see her cry over this! He(the CO) then told us that my brother, sister and mom would not be allowed to speak to us ever again- as if I needed to hear that at that point. So they leave, I am physically sick. I am crying hysterically,to the point I throw up! It was awful. I just want the pain to go away. I am tired of feeling like this. How can I just put this behind me and never look back? I went and said goodbye to my mom and told her it's been nice knowing her for 26 years! Can you imagine. Anyway, I need some encouraging words right now, and I know you guys will give it to me. Thanks for listening.
  Sarah
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  persecution of a sensitive kind

  by Moxy in

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  bizarre..... http://www.news24.co.za/city_press/city_press_news/0,1885,186-187_1055817,00.html.

  mox

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  Sarah

  What in the world??? How did you come across this, Moxy?
  Doesn't that guy know you don't have sex AFTER you get married?:)
  Sarah
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  Help for a non-Witness

  by hagey in

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  i'm looking for anyone who is married to a non-witness, or someone who themselves is not a witness but is married to one.

  i'm in desperate need of advice and don't know where else to turn.

  i myself am not a witness but my girlfriend is and our religous differences are forcing us apart.

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  Yes, you are asking for too much (from them). The witnesses don't work like that. That is why so many families have been torn apart, it is either their way or NO way, no in between. It sounds like you have already made up your mind anyway, so what kind of advice are you really seeking?
  
  Sarah
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  Help for a non-Witness

  by hagey in

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  i'm looking for anyone who is married to a non-witness, or someone who themselves is not a witness but is married to one.

  i'm in desperate need of advice and don't know where else to turn.

  i myself am not a witness but my girlfriend is and our religous differences are forcing us apart.

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  Sarah

  one thing I know for sure: marriage is hard for 2 people who share the same beliefs, let alone, 2 people who don't. Really think about what you're getting into. Right now she might be understanding that you don't want anything to do with the religion, but wait till after you marry her. The pressure will be on. Will she guilt you into it--some women marry unbelievers thinking they can change their mate's mind! If you have kids will she say things like "well I guess Jehovah will provide our children a new father in the new system"? i know of several sisters who used that to get their husbands to the meetings! I am very sorry for the situation that you're in-- my advise to you is to get out now or you are gonna have a long, hard road ahead of you! TRUST ME!!

  I wish you the best,
  Sarah