Aunt Fancy

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  Moving to Memphis

  by scary21 in

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  my husband and i are moving to memphis soon.

  does anyone have any info.

  one thing i like is no harsh winters.. it's scary but exciting moving to a new place.

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  Aunt Fancy

  I hope you will be happy. I drove through there years ago but can't remember much about it but my sister lives in eastern TN and it is gorgeous.
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  Happy Birthday Dagney!

  by I quit! in

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  today is dagney's birthday.

  i sure she's doing something fun for it..

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  Aunt Fancy

  Happy Birthday Dagney!!
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  What course are you on?

  by Separation of Powers in

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  reading julia's comment about how she and her husband have become the epitome of evil (lol) moved me to post.

  i have several family members and close friends that have faded or simply walked away.

  each of them has chosen a different course.

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  Aunt Fancy

  We are living a good life and we are much happier. We have been celebrating some holidays, traveling more and trying to build new friendships. I have joined a bowling league and my husband has joined some meet-up groups for guitar playing and an open mic. Our business has become even more successful because our attitude is different. We are looking into charities we might want to support. Overall we are living a much more productive life. We are 57 & 59 and even though we lost so much of our life to this religion we are trying to make the best of it and enjoy the time we have left. Life is good and we are trying to live it to the fullest.
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  The Orwells are so naughty! Filthy little apostates we are.

  by Julia Orwell in

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  my husband has started playing violent samurai video games again!

  he's grown a beard!

  he watched lord of the rings!.

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  Aunt Fancy

  I am glad you are doing well and are so happy. You will see your health continue to improve as you continue to follow your dreams and get further past the mind control. It is awful what it does to many people's health.
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  What Is The "Typical" Elder In The Organization Like Now?

  by minimus in

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  when i was an elder, most of the elders were pretty independent 40 to 80 year olds.

  they had no issue speaking up to the circuit overseer.

  i wonder what the average elder is like now.

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  Aunt Fancy

  Lol Outlaw! The last congregation we were in before we faded we were there for 11 years. Only one appointment was made for a new elder and he was 60 and on his 4th marriage!! There were men that moved in that were elders and the congregation also split once. The elders were all over 50 years old and most of them were either retired or on disability. I had little respect for most of them especially the one who was married 4 times because he was so arrogant and a kiss a$$.
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  Alive and Well

  by LouBelle in

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  i want to thank you kind folk for caring about me!!!!.

  apologies for not checking in sooner, i have been so busy with the new job, and by the time evening comes i am so exhausted to log in from my laptop (that is sooooooooooooo slow).

  update: job is going well - i'm back in sales and with the community newspapers known as the fever.

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  Aunt Fancy

  It is good to hear you are doing so much better. Depression can really take you down but the good thing is there is help out there and you were able to find a compassionate doctor that knew where to start. Also getting a better job will help a lot nd hopefully as you build your clients your income will go up with it.
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  I think I have finally reached the point were I have to make a hard decision....

  by confusedandalone in

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  <rant>.

  i know i have been rambling alot (feel free to delete my threads if so), but it appeas i am getting to the point where i see no use in the bible.

  i feel very bad about this right now.

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  Aunt Fancy

  Confusedandalone, I get where you are coming from. My husband and I faded together a year ago and he still believes the Bible but I don't any longer. I feel there could be a creator but not the one from the Bible that caused all of that pain and suffering. I really understand now why many who leave this religion become Athiest or Agnostics. I have always lived my life as honest and loving as I could. I grew up as a Presbyterian and had a lot of Catholic friends so I was very familiar with their religion then in my mid 20's I became a JW. I don't feel worse now that I am not worshiping a "god" in fact I am more at peace without that. I don't know if the JW's ruined it for me but I have no desire to read the bible or go to a church.
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  Fading fast children are starting to ask questions, need help.

  by Crazyguy in

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  ok i have been fading fast, missed a lot of meetings over the past couple of months and the kids think its mostly do to my being busy with work.

  this morning was probably the first sunday that i was home and could go but did not.

  so my 8 year old asked me if i was going and why when i said no.

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  Aunt Fancy

  Being honest is the best way to handle it but you also don't have to give them a lot of info. Hopefully you will be able to keep them from getting baptized and help your wife out.
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  How can I stop hating the JW religion?

  by marriedtoajw in

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  having this spiritual division between my wife and i over the years has been very draining in many ways.

  so much so that i find myself more and more hating everything having to do with the wtbts especially when i just see watchtower literature.

  i've kind of always felt that way but it's getting worst.

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  Aunt Fancy

  Seeing a therapist really does help. We are seeing someone and it has helped tremendously with everything we have been through. It isn't good to be angry all the time and when you feel it is out of hand then it is time to seek help. Ours does evening appointments and teaches at a university during the day so maybe you can find someone who will work with your schedule. If you find a good one they are really orth it. Hang in there!
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  How can I stop hating the JW religion?

  by marriedtoajw in

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  having this spiritual division between my wife and i over the years has been very draining in many ways.

  so much so that i find myself more and more hating everything having to do with the wtbts especially when i just see watchtower literature.

  i've kind of always felt that way but it's getting worst.

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  Aunt Fancy

  I agree with everything LisaRose said, I still struggle with my anger. I am sure seeing their literature laying around probably brings up the negative feelings you have about it. Maybe if you ask her to keep it put away so you aren't constantly reminded of it that will help some. It is really sad how they change once the love bombing stops, it is as if they are a different person all together. Hang in there and I too agree if you can't resolve it then talking to a professional will help.