Posts by termite 35

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Handling of child abuse 2003 in the UK

by Jim Dee in

news just filtering in .

the society will be announcing to elders only that child abuse in the uk is to be handled differently in 2003 in the uk

it is well in the advanced planning stage that "regional teams of specially trained elders" (as with the hlc, building committees and press ) teams -planned for 2 teams of 4 elders per circuit (total 8) - are being formed to handle and hear any and all child abuse, alleged child abuse and historical child abuse cases.

termite 35

it would also point to the apostates having highlighted an area of weakness in the earthly organisation and this would not fit in to Jehovahs good name being vindicated...

Why don't we advertise it then?

A few fliers (distribution details to be arranged) would let witnesses know that God is'nt working at all in their man- made org.It would'nt take much- just a printer and the above info along with a few well chosen words, minus the name at the bottom

I agree with know2much - ((( sorry to hear of your past))))

they should have decided to hand all abuse cases over to the authorities instead of handling them themselves - that action proves that they have no idea how victims need to be treated - hav'nt they learnt anything?

just the fact that the new groups are to be per circuit makes you feel they know the extent of the problem- are they expecting many more do you think????

Edited to add

actually, with your permission Jim, I'd like to send this info to the police, social services and kidscape-theey may decide to investigate their policies and maybe make a few suggestions

Edited by - termite 35 on 6 December 2002 18:32:45

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Who I Am

by yard dog in

i would like to start out by saying how glad i am to find a forum to discuss issues in my life very few people understand.

i hope to learn a few things and possibly make some new friends along the way.

i'm 34 years old and have been disfellowshipped for 17 years.

termite 35

Hello YardDog- good to have another lost sheep found

Jw's seem to forget that there is a story attached to every 'ex'

Genuine hurt and feelings are assumed missing, but at least you can share them with us and work through them all.

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Our Mother is in a coma :(

by noidea in

karla and i came home for a quick shower and a change of clothes.

we ask that you keep our mother and our family in your prayers.

we posted a few weeks ago that our mother had been diagnosed with pancreas cancer and was given 6-18 months with chemo.

termite 35

(((((((((((((((Golden girl))))))))))))))))))))))

I don't know about the conciousness and coma situation except for my own circumstances, my Grandmother was in a coma and also full of morphine- but when she was very close to going I told her I loved her and she said really clearly that she loved me too ! The nurse told me that the hearing was the last sense to 'go' so to be careful what I discussed with staff around her.So I read to her and spoke to her and she seemed to visibly calm when I did-but she was'nt in pain if that is what you're worried about.

.I'm SO sorry to hear about your hubby ( do I remember right? is he still a jw?) I cannot imagine what life must be like for you.I hope you get lots more time together.Send him my love and don't forget to look after yourself too.I wish I could help you all in some way.

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Our Mother is in a coma :(

by noidea in

karla and i came home for a quick shower and a change of clothes.

we ask that you keep our mother and our family in your prayers.

we posted a few weeks ago that our mother had been diagnosed with pancreas cancer and was given 6-18 months with chemo.

termite 35

I'm thinking of you both, and hope your mother gets through this in a peaceful, calm way with with love all around her .

So, so, sad.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( your family ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

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"Immigants!" ... WTS caught !

by Simon in

remember the simpsons episode where moe says "immigants ...

immigants!"?

well, i can just picture some wts official saying the same thing ... i just heard this on the grapevine:.

termite 35

Joy; 10,000 fine ?!

If we all snuck (snooked?!) into the lorries we could bankrupt them in a few months...

Edited by - termite 35 on 5 December 2002 18:9:26

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"Immigants!" ... WTS caught !

by Simon in

remember the simpsons episode where moe says "immigants ...

immigants!"?

well, i can just picture some wts official saying the same thing ... i just heard this on the grapevine:.

termite 35

'Ha Ha !'

as Ralph Wiggum would say Nice one Simon!

I expect they're the only ones they could find who want to study the bible in England.

Edited by - termite 35 on 5 December 2002 18:4:41

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Another JW murdered by the Watchtower

by john123 in

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hey everyone,.

i just wanted to let you know that we have a disassociated jw who is about to die from ovarian cancer.

the cancer spread because she would not take a blood transfusion during an operation that attempted to contain the cancer while she was a jw.

termite 35

Dear john123; I forgot to put in the post that Ovacome now have an email based helpline too.
It's [email protected]
The phonelines and email are manned by women who are either in treatment or having survived it.They know so much medically, but also know what it's like to have to live with this day after day and may be a help to your friend who may find it easier to deal with some hopes and fears with people who have been through the treatment too.

my thoughts are with her and her children.

What a lovely idea to start a fund for her children Utopian Raindrops- i'll gladly contribure

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Amazing, Little Toe and others ?

by Simon in

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i'm sure there are a few others we haven't heard from in a while (unless i've just missed the posts .

hope you guys are ok!

termite 35

Happy Birthday, LittleToe- hope everything's going well for you and your wife

Hi Matty; email in post tonight , I PROMISE !

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WT Pedophile Scandals Out Of Oregon and Denmark

by onthego in

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reporter:.

termite 35

do not know why because they definitely noticed the wrong behaviour - but I guess that is a part of being a Jehovah's Witness that you remain silent.

Chilling .

I hope the cold hearted bastards that witnessed this paedophiles disgusting behaviour will speak up for her in court - history, unfortunately, tells me that they'll probably be busy building up the 'character' of the accused.

It would be good if they could read this transcript before the hearing-it may sway conciences that could lead to a conviction for the poor victim.

Mary; bags i'm on rusty, blunt, saw duty with you.

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Another JW murdered by the Watchtower

by john123 in

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hey everyone,.

i just wanted to let you know that we have a disassociated jw who is about to die from ovarian cancer.

the cancer spread because she would not take a blood transfusion during an operation that attempted to contain the cancer while she was a jw.

termite 35

Hi john123; I'm really sorry to hear of your friend who is so ill.

I do some work for an ovarian cancer charity, as my mother and 3 friends died from the disease

.Unfortunately for OC sufferers the disease has very low survival rates -95% die within 3-5 years.If it is detected early 95% can be survivors- by early I mean when there are no symptoms and the problem was detected very early, usually during surgery for something else.

If your friend needs help or support she can get in touch with Ovacome who have a phone support system- if you want more info- just ask.i'll go and look up her story now; and by the way-miracles DO happen; many stories we have in the literature for the charity have included survivors' stories .The blood transfusion episode is unlikely to have affected anything.

Best wishes to your friend