Will we hear this story? BTW did they ever DA you or are they still waiting for you to sign the letter?
Aunt Fancy
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Wesley chapel and tampa florida
by confusedandalone inis there anyone here familiar with these areas?
i need info on a brother before i discuss a very interesting experience i had while in another country..
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Christmas trip to Jamaica: A story, Humanitarian Aid, Deja Vu and final release from Watchtower Chains(with pictures LOL)
by confusedandalone in****for those only interested in the jw part just skip own to part 2.***************.
so i just got back last night from a 16 day trip to jamaica.
our purpose in going was:.
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Aunt Fancy
I always enjoy your posts. Glad you and your family had a wonderful Christmas/vacation. We too traveled for two weeks to spend it with our family and it was just a fantastic time.
I have been to Jamaca on a couple of cruises but I can not understanding spending a lot of money going to a beautiful resort and running around preaching. I was never one to use our vacation to go out in service and visit other KH's. I wanted to get away from everything and rest or go site seeing.
It was nice you were able to help those in need because every little bit helps and if we all would do that it would help many.
The longer I am out the more I realized how disfunctional JW's are. Was your wife not a JW when she lived in Jamaca? You didn't mention her family shunning you while you were there.
I hope you get some peace from your family. It sounds like your Dad will never give up which shows how much he loves you but it is so stressful because you know the religion is a lie.
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Head of the House?
by cofty ini often see comments by ex-jws that would suggest some men still view themselves as "head of the house".
sometimes comments from women appear to support the idea as well.. how many still see things this way or have you completely got over it?.
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Aunt Fancy
My husband and I have been married for 32 years and we always have been equal partners. He has never tried to lord it over me. I am sure it irritated many "brother" to listen to us but there is no way I will let a man push me around or dominate me. My husband was an elder for years and he told me women were definitely treated differently during committee meetings and other ways in the congregation.
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What a great first Christmas!
by dazed but not confused inwhat a great day!.
once the kids were in bed, i set up my daughters new kitchen play set took me a little over 2 hours but was fun.
this morning we came down stairs and the joy on my kids faces and the wow!
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Aunt Fancy
I am so happy for you and I love it when someone young is able to get out so their children can enjoy life! I became one in my late 20's so it ruined it for my son but I am making it up to him and also his family. We had our second one together this year.
Isn't it fantastic to watch their happy faces? there truly is more happiness in giving than receiving!
Merry Christmas to you and your family and a healthy, happy new year!
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Aunt Fancy
Merry Christmas to everyone and I hope you have a wonderful New Year! I am spending my second Christmas with my son and his family after being a JW for 30 years. When I became a Witness Christmas was the hardest thing for me to give up but now I am enjoying every minute of it with my family!
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bad manic episode-went to hospital
by love2Bworldly inhi-- for those of you who struggle with bipolar & depression, just wanted to share my experiences.
i had a major manic episode last month and spent a week in a phsyciatric hospital, what an experience that was!
not fun.
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Aunt Fancy
That sounds sounds like a really good program for you, I am glad that you received the help you needed. I know from reading about bi-polar it is so important to have a support system to help you stay on track Because it is so easy to stop taking your meds when you are feeling well. My understanding is if you can stay on the meds and take care of yourself you can live a very normal life. Knowing what your triggers are will be very helpful.
I hope you can learn how to keep your stress levels down and I wish you much success in staying on course. I hope your new therapist will work out for you. If you find you aren't clicking with them don't hesitate to find another one. They can be such a great tool in your life.
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Important video for JW youth and Parents
by snare&racket ina very important video to watch and consider, please pass it on to jws, especially parents.. .
please watch.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5iq7dxolx9a.
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Aunt Fancy
Very good video by Marc and Cora.
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10 Years out of the JW Organization- What I've Learned ( For what it's Worth)
by flipper in10 years ago i stopped attending jehovah's witness meetings for good.
walked out of the kingdom hall cold turkey never to return based on injustices i observed among others and myself at the hands of elders giving out not god's counsel but personal opinions as counsel .
some of them weren't even giving out wt society counsel- just personal opinions.
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Aunt Fancy
I enjoyed your post Flipper. I can relate to what you said and I too feel more enriched and at peace with myself. We too went cold turkey 17 months ago and although it was very difficult at first it has been very good now. I am not a born in but lost 30 years of my life to it and I was able to draw on my former life to get into the swing of normal life where my husband was a born in of 58 years and it has been more difficult for him. I think born ins have a harder time adjusting because that is all you know.
I am copying this for him to read because he is going through a harder time because his Mom has been very cold to him. I have my familys support but he lost his dad and brother so he only has his mom and two nieces.
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Christmas presents
by Hortensia ini like a lot about christmas, lights, music, smells, food.
i like the idea of lots of presents, too, but i totally don't like the idea enforced by advertising that all of us must spend loads of money buying gifts for everyone we know.
and i think that gifts for adults should be consumable, a bottle of wine, candy, that sort of thing, a token of friendship, a little treat, but nothing grand.. so, i've made about four dozen jars of jam from wild grapes i picked in the fall, and i'm going to make lots of cranberry bread and pumpkin bread.
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Aunt Fancy
Most of mine are bought, wrapped and sent. We are going out of town to be with the kids so I will have to do a little more once we get there. I will also give them money in a card so we can all go shopping the day after. My sisters and I exchange and I give to my nieces and nephew which my youngest sister would like to stop because it adds up. We still give to my parents and I have a cousin I give to. I also give an extra days wages to my cleaning lady, my hairdresser and nail tech.
I gave the kids a lot last year and this year because I lost out on so many years but I know in a year or two we will cut back.
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Be honest. Am I an abusive Father??
by DATA-DOG ini was angry with my kid for questioning me.
i work, i pay the bills, i provide food, clothing and shelter for them.
instead of respect, i get attitude.
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Aunt Fancy
It is obvious that after you said that to your son you must have felt bad about it or you wouldn't have ask for our opinions. I would apologize to him, a child needs to know you are sorry too when you make an error in judgement.
I have apologized to my son many times and even when we came out of the religion when he was 37 I told him I was sorry for teaching him the religion and he forgave me. Our relationship is so much better because I let him know I was wrong. So, go to your son and let him know you love him and you didn't handle his questions correctly but you are imperfect and you will try harder the next time. Also build him up because you tore him down and don't beat yourself up too much because we all make mistakes but it is how we handle it afterwards that is important.