Simon, we really can't say whose doing is the most effective. The fact that you BOTH took part in raising your kids TOGETHER outside of the "organization" , and the result of that fact is obvious. You and your wife were great parents. ALL children can see that parents sometimes do not agree with each other. But that is WHY those kids grow up to KNOW that they can go on, knowing that not everyone will agree with them. It's a free world outside of of a cult! I am pretty sure you and Angharad sees the same. It takes more than one weight to balance a scale. It took me years to learn even that. Even through a divorce. Thankful that we both came around as husband and wife and both now get along and see the mistakes we made form THE BEGINNING.
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Years REALLY DO FLY BY!
by somebody ini just realized that i was 39 years old when i joined this discussion board.
i remember the morning conversations that always brought me laughter, and i think there were only a but about 9 or 10 regulars back then!
i will now turn 57 years old in a few months.
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Years REALLY DO FLY BY!
by somebody ini just realized that i was 39 years old when i joined this discussion board.
i remember the morning conversations that always brought me laughter, and i think there were only a but about 9 or 10 regulars back then!
i will now turn 57 years old in a few months.
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Thank you all! More years have passed. I remember Simon and Angarad had two toddlers. They are both grown young men now and are doing great. Both productive and caring young men. I remember all of you also. Punkofnice, GREAT video and song, MacHislopp and HappyDad, and ALL of you, I miss.. The young children I had back then are now 38 and 40 years old now. One is a pharmacist and one is a doctor. They both CARE about their own fellow humans. The love they have for others is REAL, not forced. I am so happy that they don't spend their time standing by a cart holding WT literature and not being paid a dime to support their family, thinking and believing that doing that will earn them points to making it into the " New World". Looking back at my posts and replies though, I myself realize just how young I was just by reading my own words from 21 years ago! Love to you all! And I thank you ALL!
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Hi again
by Lee Marsh init is nice to see some familiar faces here.
for those who don't know who i am my last id was lady lee.
thought i would drop by and say hello; see how people are doing.
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I still pop in once in awhile too. Good to see you Lady Lee! Sorry to hear about your cancer. I wish for you, strengh in your battle! Keep up the fight!
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Another Gem Of a Book
by ZindagiNaMilegiDobaara incurrently reading recovery from abusive groups by wendy ford.
a truly worth reading book.
so many things resonates with jdumbs and what i have heard people go through!
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Zing, it sounds like a great book and one I am going to read. Thank you!
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To: Lurking Elders or Former Elders
by somebody inif the watch tower society prints information such as this, claiming that they a legal instrument used by jws, .
watchtower 98 3/15 18 .
living up to christian dedication in freedom .
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My, how things have changed over the years. Thanks to all the victims and other who have come forward with THE TRUTH about what goes on INSIDE the org.!
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Hi, all...I'm a faithful JW who is sick of lies about us
by James Donalds ini was baptized 30 years ago and have been in the faith for over 35 years.. our organization isn't perfect.
but i'm sick to death of seeing stereotypes about us.
we are not mindless automatons.
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James Donald. I ask that if you are not an elder or an MS, that you ask if you can read and copy for your own reference and study, the "Shepherd the Flock" elders manual, or whatever it is called now. If you are granted that request, let us all know please. If you are turned down, let us know what the reason is. As JWs have claimed over and over that the manual is not secret and only contains Bible teachings.
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by jc1985 inhello all, many years i have been lurking on this site.
gradually i’ve learned the real truth, gone from serving as a servant and at bethel to inactive for almost a year, barely ever wasting time going to meetings.
my family is large and very active and so is my wife’s so leaving altogether is difficult.. though it seems now that everything is about to change.
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jc 1985, do you and your wife have children together?
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Years REALLY DO FLY BY!
by somebody ini just realized that i was 39 years old when i joined this discussion board.
i remember the morning conversations that always brought me laughter, and i think there were only a but about 9 or 10 regulars back then!
i will now turn 57 years old in a few months.
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I just realized that I was 39 years old when I joined this discussion board. I remember the morning conversations that always brought me laughter, and I think there were only a but about 9 or 10 regulars back then! I will now turn 57 years old in a few months. Which makes me think about Simon and Angarads children, who were toddlers! So if I can figure out how, I may have to change my picture. ( Not that I want to) lol. Simon put this picture of me on here YEARS ago because I didn't even know how to then!
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The wife told me I think too much...
by James Mixon inplease tell me how not to think too much and get a good night sleep.
when i was a jw i didn't think too much because i knew everything, but now my mind works overtime.
how in the hell can i shut it down and stop the anxiety???
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James Mixon, My heart goes out to you. In my humble opinion, I would try and do what Jayk suggested. That being, "read before bed, draw, go for a walk. Those are the basic for anyone. " I would walk first and then either watch TV or read a book. Making sure the book was NOT about JWs in any way lol. It's been over 30 years since I exited the cult and I STILL do those things. Because I can't stop reading sites that JWs post on denying EVERYTHING that is true about them, to unsuspecting ones. I cannot stand them trying to rake in families and nice people!
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Hey everyone
by coffee_black inpopping in to say hi.... been away from the forum for a long time.... had some serious health issues starting at the beginning of this year.
on the mend now, and getting back into the swing of things.... great to be alive!.
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Happy to hear you're on the mend coffee_black!