Posts by think41self

hi just wanted to say im new and i'v been a jw all my live im 13. and go to my site at http://pub65.ezboard.com/bryanmerriman it new so please check it out ok?

thanx

think41self

LOL@Flip, better clean those keys!

Welcome Kewlgrl, hope you have a good time here and make some friends. I was a JW all my life too, until 2 years ago. Of course I'm a liiiiiiitle older than 13, but don't tell anyone, ok?

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Pleased to meet you....hope you guess my name

by hybridous in

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hello, message board.. i've been a-lurkin here for a while.

i introduced myself to the old hourglass board right before it went down - didn't have much of a chance to say anything.. but i would like to express how much i appreciate all the contributions you all make to the discussions that go on here.

if you only knew how much your words and stories have been helping me to resolve my issues..... i guess that my hope is that i can, in some small way, relate my experiences and thoughts, and maybe that will also help someone else along the way.. once again, thank you for being here (& there).

think41self

Hello Hybridous and wecome to the board

We're so glad that some of our discussions and experiences have been of benefit to you. We all help each other, sometimes without even realizing it!

Good to hear from you, and looking forward to getting to know you better.

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What is Armageddon?

by VeniceIT in

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that thread about "will you be protected?

" promted me to write this.

we have been doing research on estacolgy (sp?

think41self

Whew! Venice,

Thanks for that! You don't know how many sleepless nights I've spent worrying about Armageddon coming and finding me in an unapproved state!;)

Now that I know it's just a place, and not even in my country, for cryin' out loud, I can rest easy.:)

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FREE ADVICE

by peaceloveharmony in

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hey people .

well, um, ya, so i'm just gonna offer some free, unsolicited adive here...... quick aside: for those of you that don't know me, here's a little background (short and sweet version)....raised a jw, baptized at 15, da'd at 17. .

here is a little plh philosophy:.

think41self

Harmony,

Thanks for the "free advice". Any time someone wants to share positive thoughts with me, I welcome it.

You and I basically share the same philosophy...I guess I never used the duck analogy 'cause then people would make "waddling" jokes! And you people know who you are

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I"m finally gonna do it afterall these years!

by nojw86 in

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i"m finally going to do it , write that dang da letter.

being that we still have family in, i would like some assistance in starting out this task.

i have so much already in mind, but after being on these board and reading about so many of you, i can see the strenght coming from you the beautiful way some of guys can write.

think41self

To Stephenw20;

Aw shucks, thanks.

To NOJW,

Good for you. It is better to be in control than controlled, any day!!

think41self

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I"m finally gonna do it afterall these years!

by nojw86 in

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i"m finally going to do it , write that dang da letter.

being that we still have family in, i would like some assistance in starting out this task.

i have so much already in mind, but after being on these board and reading about so many of you, i can see the strenght coming from you the beautiful way some of guys can write.

think41self

Humble,

You said "Don't make a decision based on the manipulation of this board".

Did you not read NOJW's post? She ASKED for our opinions and suggestions. That, my friend, is not manipulation, that is an honest exchange of thoughts and experiences.

Did you even read any of the responses? Every single person said, here is a suggestion, it is your decision to make, this is only my opinion...etc. I myself said, "write the letter for your own benefit, but hang on to it for a bit to decide if you really want to send it".
We welcome new posters here, and your opinion is as valid as any of ours. However, it is offensive when you claim that we are being manipulative by stating our opinions. If that is true for us, is it not true for you also?

Express yourself freely, but don't judge others for doing so also, please. That is how we all get along and attempt to comfort each other, and stimulate each other to thought.

Just my opinion, think41self

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I"m finally gonna do it afterall these years!

by nojw86 in

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i"m finally going to do it , write that dang da letter.

being that we still have family in, i would like some assistance in starting out this task.

i have so much already in mind, but after being on these board and reading about so many of you, i can see the strenght coming from you the beautiful way some of guys can write.

think41self

((((((((((NOJW))))))))))

My heart goes out to you in your struggle.

I agree with what others have said, whether to send the letter or not is, of course, a personal decision. For myself, I wish I had sent a letter instead of "allowing" them to DF me, but in the end, it doesn't matter, the result is the same. Mommy gave you some good advice: Write the letter anyway, it will be cathartic for you. Then hang onto it a little to decide if you really want to send it. And I agree, if you decide to send it, send copies to the people you care about at the same time.

You are a fighter, and the human spirit always triumphs!!

think41self

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return of the prodigal

by Mommie Dark in

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this morning my oldest son returned home after a month in the county pay-to-stay misdemeanor jail.

he got drunk and shoplifted a beer (and the little nit had money in his pocket when he did it!).

someone in the prosecutor's office decided to give him a break, and instead of a stint in the county pokey he got to go to the 'offender's country club', and, most importantly, he decided to try the alcohol rehab classes they offered.

think41self

Hi MommieD:)

So sorry to hear you are having a run of troubles. We've all been there. I know what you mean about just being happy that your kids are all safe at home. Sometimes we make our own sunshine, with whatever little positive thing we can.

If I may make a little suggestion regarding your son? I have spent many years with close family members struggling with alcohol addiction, so I can perhaps offer a little insight?

To those of us who do not have this disease, it is very hard to understand. The best thing you can do for your son, to show your support of him, is educate yourself on this disease. Go to some websites, or buy some books...just learn about it. Let your son know that you are doing this in an effort to understand his struggle. The fact that he brought it up is a VERY good sign. Of course he doesn't want you to preach to him about it, or what he should do. No one can make an alcoholic not drink, not even a mother who would give up her very own life for one of her children.

If he shows any inclination to pursue further treatment, just let him know that you support him! If it would make it easier for him to go to an AA meeting if you went, offer to go. Now don't get me wrong, I am not advocating that you try to "fix him", or jump in with great enthusiasm and try to manage his recovery. That would be as bad for him as the disease. But the more you know about it, the more you can support him in healthy ways. My sister just had her 4th year anniversary of sobriety...it can be done! But only when they are ready for help.

OK, I'm off the soapbox now, hope this advice helps in some way. You know this already, but let your son know, you will never give up on him! Hope your hubby comes back soon. Take care of yourself.

think41self