first, thanks to all of you for your experiences, and replies, and for the tremendous amount of hits the site has received [842 as of this morning-in just over 72 hours.
]--- now thats spreading the "truth" (tm) isn't it?
the thread is here : http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.aspx?id=35808&site=3 .
Zev, I don't know how you made it! I could only listen to the first couple of paragraphs and couldn't stomach the rest. I did listen to the letter and the dubby inviting you though. LOL
Jim, your tape was very good. What you went through was atrocious! They didn't listen to a thing you said. They were just there to carry out Crispin's orders and go through the motions. ((Hugs))
Tammy
we had a total of 5 people show up, including myself, bruce baker presented the lamb, and left a press packet on the door, with copys of the new york times articles.
i got some pictures and video, and we had a reporter for the seattle times, and komo tv 4 show up, they both talked with us for almost an hour.
it was great to have a couple of people share they're personal experiences about being molested with the reporters.
Venice wrote:
hahhaa what'd they do with mom??? stuff her in the trunk???
I didn't see her in the pics. Was she there too? I noticed a tavern across the street... just kidding!
Seriously, if I had been there I think I would have had to hit the tavern first for some liquid courage. They all did a marvelous job. I hope many people who see this will have another seed of doubt planted by this.
Tammy
i am fortunate enough to say "no.
" i tried very hard to get people to come to meetings and assemblies...and during it all i was bored out of my mind and had a voice in my heart keep saying "what if what you think is the 'truth' is not really the "truth" and you stand before the throne to be judged?
would these people take your place and die for you because you believed in them and not jah?
No and thank goodness I don't have that on my conscience too! I still feel very badly for all the people I tried to "help" into the truth, or to be a better "publisher", or the elder's kids that I studied with. My sister-in-law's sister was deeply depressed and I picked up on it (later I learned of child abuse in her past). She and her two small babies died under suspicious circumstances and I always felt I should have done more to reach out to her and just listen. I once helped a brother develop a computer program to track publisher hours (back when they first came out and there were no restrictions from the WTBTS about using computers). I also shunned people who were DF and DA and I feel guilty about that. I also contributed lots of time and money to the WTBTS which they have used to other's detriment, I'm sure.
Forgiving myself is one of the hardest things to do, but I keep working on it.
Tammy
we had a total of 5 people show up, including myself, bruce baker presented the lamb, and left a press packet on the door, with copys of the new york times articles.
i got some pictures and video, and we had a reporter for the seattle times, and komo tv 4 show up, they both talked with us for almost an hour.
it was great to have a couple of people share they're personal experiences about being molested with the reporters.
Venice, do I detect a hint of pride in this statement?
Bruce Baker is my Dad Grits.
Well, you aren't a JW any more, so go ahead and BE PROUD! He did a great job, didn't he? (And yes, the suit did cause a flashback or two, didn't it?)
Tammy
we had a total of 5 people show up, including myself, bruce baker presented the lamb, and left a press packet on the door, with copys of the new york times articles.
i got some pictures and video, and we had a reporter for the seattle times, and komo tv 4 show up, they both talked with us for almost an hour.
it was great to have a couple of people share they're personal experiences about being molested with the reporters.
Great pics Charles! You are not just a Trauma Hound, you are a News Hound. The one of Bruce is especially nice.
Mulan, well they may have your number now! I admire your courage for standing up for what is right.
Bruce, thanks for doing this in Seattle. I only hope my brother and his wife see this on their local news. I know my brother has always thought the world of you. My sister-in-law does too. They have been through so much. Maybe now they will know that they are not the only victims; there are many many others.
To the unknown victim in that area whose identity was concealed: Thank you so much and I'm so sorry for what you have suffered! I hope this and the support of good friends who want to see justice served will help you heal even more!
Tammy (wondering why we don't have a smiley for joyful crying)
ok, well we had 7people total to support the silent lambs.
it was me,valis, my roommate, country girl, and 3others from oklahoma.. we had 2 reports show.
one was a talk radio station, and another was from a tv station---no camera though.. the reporter from channel 8 is wanting us to do a documentary type thing.
Great job Jesika. Uhh Jesika? (looking around) Jesika? (looking up) Oh, there you are up there with Country Girl still walking on air! Well you should be. You were great!
The part about "I'm going to call an elder!" reminds me of when we were kids and we always threatened each other with the old "I'm tellllling!" LOL! How childish. They just don't "get it" that we don't have to play by their rules anymore. We've grown up.
Congrats!
Tammy
i haven't snooped around on kent's site for a while, but it's always a pleasure when i do.
there are so many treasures over there.. i hadn't seen this one before, but it's one of the funniest songs/animations i've ever seen.
you'll love the ending, too!.
I sent it to my friends! It's heeelarious! Thanks!
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i have not been on the forum in a while-just thought i would say hello to everyone-not that i was ever a prominent poster.
anyway-have a great day all!.
There is a big shortage of nurses too. I'm glad to see you are furthering your education to serve where the need is greater.
Tammy
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ok, this is the wildest it got at an apostafest this summer!.
can you see what venice is holding????
Sorry Joy! I was wrong to judge all of you. I feel sooooo foolish!
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ok, this is the wildest it got at an apostafest this summer!.
can you see what venice is holding????
And it really really works! Not one JW knocked on the door with the magazines during our wild party!
Tammy
