Posts by songmistress

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What does this mean?

by MYOHNSEPH in

jw
friends

i've noticed that the friends forum on this board gets about twenty-five times the number of posts as forums such as bible research and beliefs, doctrines & practices.

do you think that says something about most of the posters here?

if so, what?

songmistress

What follows is one persons humble opinion.

I think it means we want to play and have fun which is very healing after all the work, work, work of the Borg. Som of us had years of bible study (read Watchtower study) and research, and need time to regroup. On this board we are able to explore topics that were forbidden as part of the collective (Thanks Simon). There is more to life than religion and religious topics.

When I left the JW, all I could find in the way of support were those who wanted to show me the "right way to come to Christ". No thanks, if I find my way back, it will be on my own and only if it is meant to be.

I personally can't wrap my mind around the research and discussions there. Had trouble with it while I was a JW too. All it boils down to is personal opinions.

The bible was written by men to their contemporaries and it was not written as a letter to me. There is historical value to be had. The psalms can give inspiration in the same way music gives inspiration today. I find it exceedingly difficult to open a bible these days. I have so much JW garbage floating around in my brain.

Blessings,

Cheryl

Edited by - songmistress on 3 November 2002 14:49:6

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What is your shoe size?

by gilwarrior in

jw
friends

another fluff topic that has no useful purpose whatsoever.

i have a big foot.

my shoe size is 12 wide.

songmistress

Wow Dutchie, very dainty tootsies there.

I wear a size 9 and comfort in shoes is very important. And like Dede, I prefer not to wear shoes if I can get away with it.

LOL to everyone (including me) who went into the gutter at Lew's comment.

Cheryl (of the barefoot and lovin' it class)

Edited by - songmistress on 3 November 2002 14:30:58

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Do you think its talking down to you?

by WildTurkey in

jw
friends

when talking to someone who never was a jw, and they say to you how could you ever fall for all that?

it does bother me, cause i think it is some what condescending?

how do you feel about these questions?

songmistress

I don't find the question condescending. I think it is fueled by disbelief that someone would actually choose such an existence. I actually enjoy seeing the shocked look on people faces when I tell them I was a JW. And many times I will be welcomed back to the "real world".

I heard someone, it may have been Dr. Joyce Brothers or Dr. Joy Browne, or someone else like that, (hey what can I say, in my fight with depression, my memory has suffered terribly, or I am having a senior moment lol) say that by and large, those who get caught by cultish organizations are intelligent people. So I figure it shows I am intelligent, although why in my intelligence would I have acted so foolishly, I have yet to figure out.

I was 18 years old married, and had one child when I got involved. I was unhappy and lonely and looking for community. I figure it gave me a unique perspective on life. And I was smart enough to get out.

Good question Wild Turkey.

Blessings

Cheryl

Edited by - songmistress on 3 November 2002 14:11:54

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Things said on stage that made you laugh

by LyinEyes in

there was an elder at our hall ,when he would call on someone , he would help the brother with the mic to find the person.

he did this by saying: " sister little in the front"....hehehhe ,, of course being bored to death, this always cracked several us of rowdy back seat sitters up.. here are more examples from our old hall.

sister key , in the rear.

songmistress

OMG Craig, the vision of Don Whiteman dying with laughter. I alway have appreciated his sense of humor.

I remember one talk given by our presiding overseer Ralph Mancia. It was a talk on family. At the time I was pregnant with my 2nd child. My oldest was slumped in the chair looking at his bible stories book. Anyway at one point in the talk, Ralph asked the question, "What will you say when your children ask you 'Where do babies come from?' My son who I would have sworn was not paying attention piped up in a loud voice "From mommies tummy". The KH busted a gut. It was then I learned that out children are paying attention even if they don't seem to be.

In 1978 members of the congregation traveled caravan style to Seattle for the summer convention. Since it was the day before the convention, we decided as a group to stop at the Olympia Brewery to take a tour. This happened to be my 21st birthday and I had just been baptized earlier that year. At the end of the tour we were taken to the tasting room. I decided that since I was legal now I would have a beer. I was carded and it was noticed that it was my birthday, so the lady asked everyone to since Happy Birthday. Of course the room was crawling with Dubs and only a few (non-dubs) started singing. I was mortified. The dubs from our congo were all laughing, but the one I remember so vividly was again Ralph Mancia. He was in a corner, doubled over, holding his belly. And here I am this newly baptized sister asking Jah to open the floor and swallow me up.

Thanks Dede. It is good to remember the lighter moments.

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We are the other people

by songmistress in

jw
friends

this link is to an interesting variation on the genesis account of adam and eve.

enjoy.

http://www.caw.org/articles/otherpeople.html.

songmistress

RHW,

Indeed it does. What I like best about it is the beginning paragraphs about the start of the visit. Oh to be a fly on that wall. LOL

Cheryl

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We are the other people

by songmistress in

jw
friends

this link is to an interesting variation on the genesis account of adam and eve.

enjoy.

http://www.caw.org/articles/otherpeople.html.

songmistress

This link is to an interesting variation on the Genesis account of Adam and Eve. Enjoy

http://www.caw.org/articles/otherpeople.html

Blessings

Cheryl

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Shall we play a game?

by Valis in

jw
friends

shall we play a game?

i was thinking this might be funny and perhaps a bit of mental exercise...try to create the longest sentence you can using only usernames....i'll try first... wild turkey balanced lyineyes' fire dragon betweenworlds waiting elsewhere.. sincerely,.

district overbeer

songmistress

You-Know Valis, Bikerchic's onacruse.

Just my pitiful little attempt here.

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Drugs

by Satanus in

during my watchtower days, from their 'college level education', i had the impression that all street drugs were terribly addictive, as soon as someone did a drug one time, he was hooked.

that drugs reduced people to souless protoplasm.

street drugs are actually classified into two basic groups: .

songmistress

Craig,

you can also add Horny Goat Weed for horny old goats.

Cheryl

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How do ex-JW's actually choose another religion?

by buffy in

jw
friends

ok, here's my question.

how do you go from being a jw to being a whatever (methodist, lutheran, etc.

) i've been invited to go to many churches with friends, but, i have no desire to ever set foot in any church.

songmistress

Craig, Never is a very long time. I seem to remember somebody telling me they would never get involved in a romance again either. LOL

Seriously tho, Buffy, there is no rush and time will tell what you want to do. I made a couple of really bad choices religiously after I left the witnesses. I currently go to the Catholic Church, but I am doing it because for right now it feels right. I do find a measure of peace inside the sanctuary. What I do feel is that religion is not the important thing, but spirituality is. Religion is what you do, spirituality is more about what you are. I truly believe that God is available wherever we may look for him, not in some building somewhere or with this group or that group. I feel that I have been supported by God (whatever he/she) proves to be.

Trust yourself. You will find something when the time is right and if it is the right thing for you to be doing. You have the freedom to go to a church or not, as you wish and no-one will be judging. If they do well, I consider that to be a strike against them.

Blessings

Cheryl

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Songmistress update

by songmistress in

just thought i'd update you all on the latest.

finally was seen by a psychiatrist.

she seems to think i may have a form of bi-polar disorder.

songmistress

Thanks guys, I appreciate your concern. Matt, I am sorry if I scared you. I just recently realized just how desperate I have been. Living has been a major effort.

Sentinal, My boss was really cool about the whole thing. Everything is worked out and there will be no problem.

Dede, yeah I read Patty Duke's book. I found it to be very powerful.

The biggest shock has been my hubby, he is taking this much better than I would expect, and we both know in some ways we are in for a rough couple of months since he is currently on unemployment and I won't be getting paid while I am gone since I have not accrued much in the way of sick and personal leave time. Our folks have offered to help keep us afloat .

thanks again

Blessings

Cheryl